Rédaction Africa Links 24 with Gideon Nicholas Day
Published on 2024-02-01 05:28:59
According to a recent survey, there is a notable trend among men as their academic level increases, with an increasing likelihood of having multiple sexual partners. The survey was conducted by the Ghana Statistical Service as part of the 2022 Ghana Demographic and Health Survey report. The findings of the survey provide insights into the relationship between educational attainment and sexual behavior.
The survey found that for men lacking formal education, 14.5% reported having more than two sexual partners and 18.6% engaged in sexual relations with someone other than their wife or cohabiting partner. Even among men whose education concluded at the primary level, the figures rose, with 14.9% having more than two partners and 29.9% engaging in extramarital or non-cohabiting relationships.
Secondary school graduates saw a further uptick, with 15.1% reporting having more than two partners and 36.1% participating in relationships outside of their marriage or cohabitation. The trend reached its zenith among men with higher education (tertiary level), as 15.4% reported having more than two partners and a staggering 41.8% engaged in sexual activities with someone other than their spouse or cohabiting partner.
Surprisingly, the trend was reversed for women. The survey data suggests that women tend to have fewer sexual partners as their educational attainment increases. Among uneducated women, only 1.0% reported having more than two partners, and 6.9% engaged in relationships outside of marriage or cohabitation. Even among those with only basic (primary level) education, the percentage of women with more than two partners increased to 2.8%, and 21.5% were involved in extramarital or non-cohabiting relationships.
For secondary school graduates, the trend continued, with 2.4% having more than two partners and 27.3% participating in relationships outside of their marriage or cohabitation. Finally, women with tertiary level education displayed the lowest percentages, with only 1.5% having more than two partners, and 25.2% engaging in sexual activities with someone other than their spouse or cohabiting partner.
These findings challenge conventional expectations, suggesting that education may play a complex role in shaping individuals’ sexual behaviors and relationships. It is evident that there are differences in the sexual behaviors of men and women based on their level of education, highlighting the need for further research and analysis in this area. The relationship between education and sexual behavior is multifaceted and warrants continued investigation to better understand the underlying factors contributing to these trends.
Overall, the survey’s findings offer valuable insights into the intersection of education and sexual behavior and shed light on the complex dynamics at play in this area. The data underscores the importance of considering educational attainment when examining sexual behavior and relationships, and it provides a foundation for future research and exploration into this topic. By understanding the relationship between education and sexual behavior, policymakers and researchers can develop targeted interventions and initiatives to address and support individuals’ diverse needs in the realm of sexual health and relationships.
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