Online Estimation of MSM Population size in college students base on capture-recapture method in Fuzhou
Objective To find out the size and characteristics of MSM population among college students in Fuzhou,and to provide basis for targeted AIDS propaganda and intervention.Methods Using the capture-recapture method,a questionnaire survey was conducted online through simple random sampling and snowball sampling.Results It is estimated that there are about 8 506(4 865-12 146)MSM students in colleges and universities in Fuzhou,accounting for 4.33%(2.48%~6.18%)of male students in school.There were statistical differences(P<0.05)between capture and recapture in education background,sexual orientation,rule in sexual behavior,type of looking for sexual partner and number of sexual partner in lastest 6 months.Conclusions The MSM population of college students in Fuzhou is large,and it is necessary to strengthen the prevention and treatment of AIDS in this population.
College studentsMSMEstimation of population sizeCapture-recapture method