Level and determinants of knowledge, attitude, and practice of risky sexual behavior among adolescents in Harar, Ethiopia.

There is a significant number of risky sexual behaviors, such as having a different sexual partner and having unprotected sex with a non-regular partner. Being female, in urban residence, not having pocket money, and attending parties have significant associations with having good knowledge about risky sex. Harari Regional Educational and Health Bureau should provide repeated tailored information that can specifically address the attitude of the adolescents toward risky sexual behavior using different media, teachers, and school clubs in respect of sexual and reproductive health. The existing adolescent reproductive health program should be strengthened and evaluated to improve the sexual behavior of adolescents.