Impact of Internet and Social Media Platform use on Youths' Risky Sexual Behavior in Addis Ababa University Undergraduate Students, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2023: A Qualitative Study

Abstract

Any sexual activity that raises one's risk of contracting a sexually transmitted infection (STI), such as HIV, or of having an unintended pregnancy is considered risky. Health and social consequences can result from exposure to sexual content. A significant wellspring of this openness is the social media (SM) platforms, which are broadly utilized by youths. The internet has multiplied how young person’s access information on any subject matter including sexual contents. Objectives: To explore the influence of internet platform use on youths' risky sexual behavior in Addis Ababa university students, Addis Ababa Ethiopia, 2023.