Knowledge and perceptions of date rape among female undergraduates of a Nigerian university.
This paper focuses on knowledge and perceptions of Date Rape (DR) among female undergraduates of the University of Ibadan. The cross-sectional survey was conducted among 651 female undergraduates selected using a four-stage random sampling technique. A semi-structured questionnaire which included a 6-point knowledge scale and a 21-points perceptions scale was used to collect data. Knowledge scores of 0- 2, 3- 4 and 5- 6 were rated as poor, fair and good respectively. Perception scores of 0-10 and 11-21 were categorized as supportive and non-supportive perception of DR respectively. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and Chi-square at p < 0.05. Mean knowledge score was 2.3 +/- 2.1 and 50.0% participants had poor knowledge of DR. Knowledge of DR increased significantly by level of study. Participants' had a mean perception score of 9.1 +/- 2.8 and 66.9% had perceptions supportive of DR. Campus-based educational programme have potentials for addressing the phenomenon.
Department of Health Promotion & Education, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Nigeria. foshiname@yahoo.com
Frederick O
FO
Oshiname
Akintayo O
AO
Ogunwale
Ademola J
AJ
Ajuwon
D000293:Adolescent; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D005260:Female; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D007398:Interpersonal Relations; D009549:Nigeria; D011902:Rape / Q000523:psychology; D013334:Students; D055815:Young Adult