Vulnerability to HIV infection and related health risk behaviors of the out of school adolescents migrated with their parents to Beijing.
- Author:
Ying-Hua MA
1
;
Su-Qin DING
;
Chao WANG
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH: Adolescent; Adult; Age Distribution; China; Cross-Sectional Studies; Data Collection; Female; HIV Infections; epidemiology; prevention & control; Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; Humans; Male; Risk-Taking; Surveys and Questionnaires
- From: Biomedical and Environmental Sciences 2008;21(5):404-410
- CountryChina
- Language:English
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Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo explore the vulnerability to HIV infection and related risk behaviors of the out-of-school adolescents who migrated with their parents from rural areas to cities.
METHODSFrom September to October 2005, 260 out-of-school adolescents aged 14-20 years were interviewed through a questionnaire.
RESULTSOut-of-school adolescents lacked HIV/AIDS knowledge and related life skills, and their psychosocial competency was relatively low. The interviewed adolescents were open in their sexuality, showing a low rate of condom use. Their attitudes towards people living with HIV/AIDS and HIV/AIDS prevention competency were positively correlated with family well-being, harmonious relations between their parents, a stable job, knowledge, life skill, and psychosocial competency for emotion control and empathy.
CONCLUSIONOut-of-school adolescents are highly vulnerable to HIV/AIDS infection and transmission. Practical and feasible health and life skill education and psychosocial competency are the keys to effective HIV/AIDS prevention among out-of-school adolescent migrants.
