HIV-related sexual behaviour among migrants and non-migrants in a rural area of China: Role of rural-to-urban migration

Feb 14, 2006Public health

HIV-related sexual behavior in migrants and non-migrants in rural China: the impact of moving from rural to urban areas

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Abstract

Sixty-six percent of the study subjects had migrated to a city for a temporary job.

  • Migrants had higher rates of premarital sex (62%) and multiple sexual partners (12%) compared to non-migrants (52% and 6%, respectively).
  • Among those with multiple sexual partners, only 9% of migrants and 8% of non-migrants reported consistent condom use with non-spousal partners.
  • Both groups demonstrated a low level of knowledge regarding HIV and AIDS.
  • Very few perceived themselves to be at risk of HIV infection, with only 15% of migrants and 10% of non-migrants acknowledging potential risk.

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