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HIV/AIDS Behavioral Medcine
Sexual risk behavior varies between Chinese and non-Chinese populations in Hong Kong
January 17th, 2006
Sexual risk behavior varies between Chinese and non-Chinese populations in Hong Kong. "Information on sexual networking between different ethnic groups, in particular between Chinese and non-Chinese, is scarce. This study compared patterns of sexual behavior and determinants of unsafe sexual behaviors amongst the Chinese and non-Chinese residents of Hong Kong," scientists in People's Republic of China report. According to A.S. Abdullah and colleagues at the University Hong Kong, "Of the 2,060 respondents (2060/4157; 50% response rate), 73% identified themselves as being ethnic Chinese. Overall, having a nonregular partner was more common amongst the...
Source: TB & Outbreaks Week (2006-01-17)
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