STD prevalence, risky sexual behaviors, and sex with women in a national sample of Chinese men who have sex with men

Chao Wei, T.E. Guadamuz, R. Stall and F.Y. Wong

American Journal of Public Health, 2009, vol. 99, issue 11, 1978-1981

Abstract: We describe the behavioral characteristics and sexually transmitted disease (STD) prevalence of Chinese men who have sex with men (MSM) (n=41) from a national probability sample of men (n=1861). Most MSM were partnered with females (97%) and had a low rate of consistent condom use (7%). More MSM than heterosexual men selfreported a prior STD and risky sexual behaviors. MSM may act as a bridge for HIV transmission to female partners. Targeted interventionsmay help prevent a generalized HIV epidemic in China.

Date: 2009
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