Sexual Behavior and Awareness of Chinese University Students
Author Information
Author(s): Ma Qiaoqin, Ono-Kihara Masako, Cong Liming, Xu Guozhang, Zamani Saman, Ravari Shahrzad Mortazavi, Kihara Masahiro
Primary Institution: Center for Disease Control and Prevention of Zhejiang Province
Hypothesis
What are the sexual behaviors and awareness of Chinese university students regarding the risk of sexually transmitted diseases and HIV infection?
Conclusion
Chinese university students exhibit poorly protected sexual behaviors and are becoming sexually active earlier and more riskily.
Supporting Evidence
- 17.6% of males and 8.6% of females reported being sexually active.
- 35% of sexually active students reported never or rarely using condoms.
- About 10% of sexually active female students experienced pregnancy or induced abortion.
Takeaway
Many college students in China are having sex without protection, which can lead to diseases. They are also starting to have sex at a younger age.
Methodology
A self-administered questionnaire survey was conducted among undergraduate students in two universities, with data analyzed using bivariate and multivariate statistical methods.
Potential Biases
Potential under-reporting of sensitive sexual behavior data may introduce bias.
Limitations
The cross-sectional design limits cause-and-effect conclusions, and results may not be generalizable to all Chinese youth.
Participant Demographics
Participants were undergraduate students from two universities in Ningbo, China, with a mean age of 20.3 years, and a roughly equal distribution of genders.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.001
Confidence Interval
95% CI
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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