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Sexuality in the Media: Emerging Issues in Africa
Condom Use
Table 27: Frequency of Newspaper Reports on Condom Use
Themes
Reported
The Sun The Vanguard The Guardian The Punch The Comet
No. Of
Times
%
No. Of
Times
%
Newspapers
No. Of
Times
No. Of
No. Of
% %
%
Times
Times
Condom Use 1 1% - - - - 1 2% 2 4%
Condom use was reported mostly in connection with the prevention of
pregnancies, STDs and HIV/AIDS. The Comet (3.2.04: 29) explored the
knowledge, access and use of condoms and advocated for more awareness and
accessibility. People's views about condoms were explored and it was reported
that 9 billion condoms are used up yearly (Punch, 25.6.04: 12-13). It was
however not clear whether this was the figure for Nigeria or worldwide figures.
Nevertheless, many still see condoms as reducing sexual enjoyment. The risks
of HIV/AIDS without condoms was explored (Sun, 13.1.04: 29).
Sexual Oppression Of Women
Table 28: Frequency of Newspaper Reports on Infidelity
Themes
Reported
The Sun The Vanguard The Guardian The Punch The Comet
No. Of
Times
%
No. Of
Times
Newspapers
No. Of
Times
Sexual oppression
of women 3 4%
%
No. Of
No. Of
% %
%
Times
Times
- -
2 4%
Sexual oppression of women in the Nigerian society was discussed. Hence The
Guardian (11.1.04: 10-11; 1.2.04: A10-A11) saw the need for women
empowerment and promotion of sexual rights.
Pornography
Table 29: Frequency of Newspaper Reports on Pornography
Themes
Reported
Pornography
The Sun The Vanguard The Guardian The Punch The Comet
No. Of
%
Times
- -
No. Of
Times
%
1 1%
Newspapers
No. Of
Times
%
No. Of
Times
%
No. Of
Times
%
- - - - - -
Pornography as a theme was covered just once by The Vanguard during the
period of study. The article expressed fears about the effects of easy access to
pornographic materials in Nigeria. There was a call to criminalise the open sale
of such materials as they are morally offensive (Vanguard, 5.4.04: View Point).
“Soft Sell” Magazines
This part of the report is concerned with the so-called “Soft Sell” magazines.
The two magazines researched were Essence and Celebrity magazines which
are published weekly. Twelve copies of each publication representing three
months of the year were researched.
Statistical Layout
Question 1: How many articles on S/SH/SR were published between April
and June 2004.
Table 30: No of articles on issues of S/SH/SR
Magazines No of issues
Celebrity Magazine
Excellence
Print Media Coverage Of Sexuality Issues in Nigeria
12
No of articles
on S/SH/SR
39
12 27