Epidemiological survey of newly reported young students with HIV/AIDS in Yunnan Province
Objective To understand the characteristics and sexual behaviors among young students with human immunodeficiency virus(HIV)/acquired immune deficiency syndrome(AIDS)(HIV/AIDS)in Yunnan Province.Methods Through questionnaires and qualitative interviews,de-tailed sexual contact history and other information were obtained from young students with HIV/AIDS be-fore diagnosis.The x2test was used to compare the differences between the study subjects in terms of gen-der,sexual behavior and friendship style.Qualitative interview data were analysed using phenomenological research methods.Results A total of 245 young students with HIV/AIDS were investigated.81.7％had homosexual behavior among the boys.The comparison between online and offline dating boys showed that there were significant differences in the age of first homosexual behavior,the number of sex partners and the proportion of condom use(P＜0.05).Among the girls,68.8％was 15-＜19 years old and 65.6％was ethnic minorities.Qualitative interviews showed that all boys were infected by homosexual transmission while all girls were infected by their fixed sexual partners,and their awareness of condom use was weak.Conclusions Among the newly reported HIV/AIDS cases in young students in Yunnan Province,same-sex transmission is the predominant.The proportion of female cases among minors is relatively high.It is recommended that the education sector include sex education in school entrance education or compulsory courses to improve the awareness and ability of young students to protect themselves.
Young studentsHuman immunodeficiency virus/acquired immune deficiency syn-drome patientsEpidemiological survey
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