Sexual behaviors, HIV/AIDS knowledge awareness, and novel synthetic drug use among young students in Guangdong Province
10.16835/j.cnki.1000-9817.2026240
- VernacularTitle:广东省青年学生性行为和艾滋病知识知晓及新型毒品使用情况
- Author:
LIU Youzhao, LI Jianrong, PAN Siyuan, FU Xiaobing, YAO Zhilu, WANG Guoren, YANG Fang, XU Huifang, HE Simin, ZENG Jing, LI Yan
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Author Information
1. Sexual behavior；Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome；Knowledge；Substance related disorders；Regression analysis；Students
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Sexual behavior；Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome；Knowledge；Substance related disorders；Regression analysis；Students
- From:
Chinese Journal of School Health
2026;47(8):1102-1105
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective:To assess the status of sexual behaviors, HIV/AIDS knowledge awareness, and novel synthetic drug use among school attending young students in Guangdong Province, so as to provide evidence base for formulating targeted intervention strategies.
Methods:From September to December 2024, a convenience sampling method was employed to conduct an anonymous online survey among 41 119 students from 20 higher education institutions and vocational colleges in Guangdong Province. Chi square test was utilized for rate comparisons and univariate analysis, and a multivariate Logistic regression model was applied to analyze factors associated with novel synthetic drug use.
Results:The self reported rate of sexual behavior was 5.2%. Among sexually active students, the rates of unprotected sexual intercourse, having temporary sexual partners, and having commercial sexual partners were 32.4%, 34.5%, and 26.3%, respectively. The awareness rate of HIV related knowledge was 75.7%. The overall use rate of novel psychoactive substances(NPS) was 1.0%, and among sexually active students it was 6.5%. Multivariate Logistic regression analysis showed that students with sexual experience ( OR =4.15) and those with HIV testing history ( OR =9.38) had higher risks of NPS use; among sexually active students, those with unprotected sexual intercourse ( OR =6.83) and those with commercial sexual partners ( OR = 4.68 ) had higher risks of NPS use (all P <0.05).
Conclusions:The HIV/AIDS knowledge level among surveyed students needs further improvement, and high risk sexual behaviors are cross linked with novel synthetic drug use. It is recommended to carry out integrated health education for all students and implement comprehensive targeted interventions for sexually active students.
