Sexual Behavior of Chinese Male University Students Who Have Sex with Men
Author Information
Author(s): Cong Liming, Ono-Kihara Masako, Xu Guozhang, Ma Qiaoqin, Pan Xiaohong, Zhang Dandan, Homma Takayuki, Kihara Masahiro
Primary Institution: Center for Disease Control and Prevention of Zhejiang Province
Hypothesis
What are the sexual behaviors and risks of Chinese male university students who have sex with other men compared to non-MSM students?
Conclusion
MSM students are at greater risk for STD/HIV infection compared to non-MSM students, highlighting the need for targeted health programs.
Supporting Evidence
- 68 (3.7%) of sexually active male students reported having had sex with men.
- MSM students were 3–6.5 times more likely to have casual or commercial sex partners.
- MSM students were three times less likely to have protected sex compared to non-MSM students.
- 15% of MSM students reported having had a sexually transmitted disease.
Takeaway
Some male students in China have sex with other men, and they are more likely to have risky sexual behaviors than those who only have female partners.
Methodology
A cross-sectional survey was conducted among sexually active male students at two universities in Zhejiang Province, China.
Potential Biases
Self-reported data may introduce bias, and there was a significant amount of missing data.
Limitations
The study was limited to two universities in one city, which may not represent all MSM university students in China.
Participant Demographics
The study included male university students, with 3.7% identifying as MSM.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.041
Confidence Interval
95% CI: 0.97–3.29
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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