European Journal of Contraception and Reproductive Health Care
Volume 17, Issue 3, 2012, Pages 219-228

Correlates of consistent condom use among young migrant men who have sex with men (MSM) in Beijing, China (Article)

Liu Y. , Li X. , Zhang L.* , Li S. , Jiang S. , Stanton B.
  • a Chaoyang District Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, Beijing, China
  • b Carman and Ann Adams Department of Pediatrics, Hutzel Building, Wayne State University, 4707 St Antoine St., Detroit, MI 48201-2196, United States
  • c Carman and Ann Adams Department of Pediatrics, Hutzel Building, Wayne State University, 4707 St Antoine St., Detroit, MI 48201-2196, United States
  • d Chaoyang District Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, Beijing, China
  • e Chaoyang District Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, Beijing, China
  • f Carman and Ann Adams Department of Pediatrics, Hutzel Building, Wayne State University, 4707 St Antoine St., Detroit, MI 48201-2196, United States

Abstract

Objectives The prevalence of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), including HIV, among men who have sex with men (MSM) has risen in China, mainly due to unprotected sexual intercourse. Migrant MSM might be more vulnerable to the risk of STIs/HIV because of their low socioeconomic status. This study aims at exploring the correlates of consistent condom use among young migrant MSM (aged 18-29 years) in Beijing. Methods Multivariate logistic regression analysis. Results The mean age of the sample was 23.7 years. Rural-to-urban migrant MSM accounted for 46% of the sample, and urban-to-urban migrant MSM for 54%. Of 307 migrant MSM, 178 (54%) reported having used a condom every time in the last three sexual episodes with both stable and casual sexual partners. Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that MSM who had a low monthly income, had often experienced alcohol intoxication, did not use a condom at first sex, and had fewer lifetime male sexual partners were less likely to use condoms consistently. Conclusions Consistent condom use among young migrant MSM was relatively low and was associated with socioeconomic status and alcohol use. Future STIs/HIV prevention programmes should strengthen empowerment, access to condoms, and reduction of alcohol consumption within this socio-economically marginalised group. © 2012 The European Society of Contraception and Reproductive Health.

Author Keywords

Consistent condom use China STIs/HIV prevention Migrants MSM

Index Keywords

urban population urban area China rural area educational status immigrant depression Life Style sexual behavior Human immunodeficiency virus infection lowest income group alcohol consumption multivariate logistic regression analysis correlation analysis Safe Sex human Sexual Partners condom rural population priority journal Logistic Models men's health Unsafe Sex sexually transmitted disease Homosexuality, Male Young Adult male homosexual social status health program Humans smoking Adolescent male Emigrants and Immigrants prostitution Article major clinical study adult alcohol intoxication empowerment suicidal ideation
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DOI: 10.3109/13625187.2012.662544
ISSN: 13625187
Cited by: 15
Original Language: English