Background With the decreasing HIV epidemiology in Cameroon (5.5% in 2004 to 4.3% in
2011), HIV/AIDS remains a major public health concern, affecting mostly the sexually active
population, among which the young University students represent an important target. Since
sexual intercourses represent about 90% of HIV transmission, understanding the sexual
behaviors of youth could relevantly optimize the design of HIV prevention strategies, through
updated and adapted communication strategies for healthy sexual behavioral changes.

* Faculty of Science, University of Dschang, Dschang, Cameroon;** Chantal Biya
International Reference Centre (CIRCB) for research on HIV/AIDS prevention and
management, Yaounde, Cameroon;*** University of Rome “La Sapienza”, Rome, Italy;^
University of Rome “Tor Vergata”, Rome, Italy;^^ University of Tuscia, Viterbo, Italy.