Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Research
Volume 38, Issue 4, 2012, Pages 632-638

Study on sexual and reproductive health behaviors of unmarried female migrants in China (Article)

He D.* , Zhou Y. , Ji N. , Wu S. , Wang Z. , Decat P. , Moyer E. , Minkauskiene M. , Pang C. , Cheng Y.
  • a Graduate School of Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China, National Research Institute for Family Planning, 12 Da Hui Si Hai Dian District, Beijing 100081, China
  • b Graduate School of Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China, National Research Institute for Family Planning, 12 Da Hui Si Hai Dian District, Beijing 100081, China
  • c Graduate School of Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China, National Research Institute for Family Planning, 12 Da Hui Si Hai Dian District, Beijing 100081, China
  • d Donghua Research Institute of Reproductive Health, Chengdu, China
  • e School of Public Health, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
  • f Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, International Centre for Reproductive Health (ICRH), Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
  • g Amsterdam School for Social Science Research, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
  • h Kaunas University of Medicine, Kaunas, Lithuania
  • i Graduate School of Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China, National Research Institute for Family Planning, 12 Da Hui Si Hai Dian District, Beijing 100081, China
  • j Graduate School of Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China, National Research Institute for Family Planning, 12 Da Hui Si Hai Dian District, Beijing 100081, China

Abstract

Aim: The purpose of this study was to broadly assess the level of knowledge, attitude and behaviors related to sexual and reproductive health (SRH) among unmarried female migrants in China. Material and Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted and a self-administered questionnaire was designed for collecting information on SRH including 15 items for knowledge, 8 items for attitude and some items for contraception and abortion related behaviors. Results: A total of 1690 unmarried female migrants were interviewed. Most of the respondents had less knowledge of SRH. Only one-third of respondents was aware of emergency contraceptives and could freely talk about SRH with their friends. Over one-third of respondents were not willing to come into contact with someone with AIDS or STDs. In this study, 10.4% participants had an unwanted pregnancy and 95% of them had an abortion. Multivariate analysis showed that having a boyfriend, duration of employment in city, knowledge on SRH and freely discussing SRH with peer were associated with having premarital sex among these unmarried female migrants. Conclusion: This study revealed that the unmarried female migrant was one of the most vulnerable groups concerning SRH. In some policy reforms, appropriate and cost-effective SRH services should be provided for these migrants. © 2012 2012 Japan Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

Author Keywords

China Condom use Knowledge Attitude migrant Unplanned pregnancy

Index Keywords

China educational status immigrant sexual behavior human Health Behavior sexually transmitted disease Cross-Sectional Studies Young Adult cross-sectional study Humans female Contraception questionnaire sexual health Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice Article unwanted pregnancy employment status adult major clinical study sexual intercourse Reproductive Health abortion Transients and Migrants cost-benefit analysis acquired immune deficiency syndrome attitude to health
Link
https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84860869875&doi=10.1111%2fj.1447-0756.2011.01753.x&partnerID=40&md5=a74ac31b2b5b0ed806b2e233481edb23
DOI: 10.1111/j.1447-0756.2011.01753.x
ISSN: 13418076
Cited by: 16
Original Language: English