Comparison of Sexual Knowledge, Attitude, and Behavior between Female Chinese College Students from Urban Areas and Rural Areas: A Hidden Challenge for HIVAIDS Control in China
Joint Authors
Liao, Yong
Chen, Min
Liu, Jia
Fang, Wenjie
Hong, Nan
Ye, Xiaofei
Li, Jianjun
Tang, Qinglong
Pan, Weihua
Liao, Wanqing
Source
Issue
Vol. 2016, Issue 2016 (31 Dec. 2016), pp.1-10, 10 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2016-12-22
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
10
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Currently, research in sexual behavior and awareness in female Chinese college students (FCCSs) is limited, particularly regarding the difference and the influencing factors between students from rural areas and urban areas.
To fill the gap in available data, a cross-sectional study using anonymous questionnaires was conducted among 3193 female students from six universities located in Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangzhou, China, from February to June, 2013.
Of the 2669 respondents, 20.6% and 20.9% of the students from urban and rural areas, respectively, reported being sexually experienced.
The proportion of students who received safe-sex education prior to entering university from rural areas (22.4%, 134/598) was lower ( P < 0.000 1 ) than the proportion from urban areas (41.8%, 865/2071).
Sexual behavior has become increasingly common among FCCSs, including high-risk sexual behavior such as unprotected commercial sex.
However, knowledge concerning human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)/acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) transmission and the risks is insufficient, particularly for those from rural areas, which is a challenge for HIV/AIDS control in China.
The Chinese government should establish more specific HIV/AIDS prevention policies for Chinese young women, strengthen sex education, and continue to perform relevant research.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Chen, Min& Liao, Yong& Liu, Jia& Fang, Wenjie& Hong, Nan& Ye, Xiaofei…[et al.]. 2016. Comparison of Sexual Knowledge, Attitude, and Behavior between Female Chinese College Students from Urban Areas and Rural Areas: A Hidden Challenge for HIVAIDS Control in China. BioMed Research International،Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1098992
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Chen, Min…[et al.]. Comparison of Sexual Knowledge, Attitude, and Behavior between Female Chinese College Students from Urban Areas and Rural Areas: A Hidden Challenge for HIVAIDS Control in China. BioMed Research International No. 2016 (2016), pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1098992
American Medical Association (AMA)
Chen, Min& Liao, Yong& Liu, Jia& Fang, Wenjie& Hong, Nan& Ye, Xiaofei…[et al.]. Comparison of Sexual Knowledge, Attitude, and Behavior between Female Chinese College Students from Urban Areas and Rural Areas: A Hidden Challenge for HIVAIDS Control in China. BioMed Research International. 2016. Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1098992
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1098992