Intimate partner violence (IPV) is known to increase HIV risk among heterosexual women, but less about IPV and men who have sex with (MSM), almost no data from non-Western countries. This study examined the prevalence of links between risks MSM in Shanghai, China.A cross-sectional sample 404 money boys (male workers) other were recruited via respondent-driven sampling.Overall, 51% reported emotional, physical, or sexual abuse a male partner. Money more overall than did MSM, likely report...

This study used cross-sectional survey data (N = 305) to explore the relationship between alcohol marketing on social networking sites (SNS) and binge drinking among young Singaporeans. The prototype willingness model (PWM), a dual-process framework, was applied how health-risk behaviors are shaped by both reasoned action reaction pathways. Results indicated significant association exposure SNS descriptive norms (perceived prevalence of drinking). Additionally, active engagement with - such...

This study evaluates the prevalence of three forms intimate partner violence (IPV) (i.e., experience physical, psychological/symbolic, and sexual battering) among a national sample Asian/Pacific Islander (A/PI) men who have sex with (MSM) in United States identifies their characteristics. The also reports differences substance use behavior between MSM without previous history IPV. Our was recruited through venue-based sampling from seven metropolitan cities as part Men Asia Testing for HIV...

The primary objective was to examine prevalence and correlates of social support depressive symptoms among male sex workers (known as 'money boys' (MBs)) general men who have with (MSM) in Shanghai. Social Provision Scale (SPS), which consists 24 items, scored out 4 for provision, used evaluate the functions relationships. score each item ranges from 1 4, a higher indicating more provision. overall mean SPS 68.1 (s.d.=6.53) MBs 69.3 (s.d.=6.99) MSM. Depression measured 12-item version Center...

Guangzhou is China's third most populous city, and the region's burgeoning manufacturing economy has attracted many young African businessmen entrepreneurs to city. The aims of this study were examine strategies that migrants in have adopted response health-care barriers, explore their perceptions how address needs. Twenty-five semi-structured interviews two focus groups conducted among residing Guangzhou, China. Facing multiple barriers care, a number suboptimal unsustainable approaches...

Mass media in China play a significant role the dissemination of HIV/AIDS knowledge to general public. Previous studies have described how Chinese mass portray general, but no study has yet examine changes patterns reporting over time. This aims describe and newspaper coverage from 2000 2010. A systematic search Core Newspapers Database was conducted identify HIV/AIDS-focused news articles; we found 3648 articles. Results show that rates newspapers remained low, with only about three...

AbstractBackground: This study explores patterns of drug use and related correlates among a sample men who have sex with (MSM) sell to other (aka “money boys”) in China. Objectives: Data were collected from MSM money boys (MBs) Shanghai, China using Community Popular Opinion Leader (CPOL) research design self-administered cross-sectional survey to: (1) describe (2) examine relationships between sexual behaviors general MBs. Methods: The consisted 402 (203 MBs) live Descriptive statistics...

Social capital is a collective characteristic of communities that determines the health and well-being populations. There ample evidence supporting link between social health; however, less known about relationship communication behaviors. Our study aimed to investigate relationships in Singaporean adults aged 21 years above. Cross-sectional data (N = 1,012) were collected from Singapore Population Health Studies (SPHS) Online Panel. Three main outcome variables assessing behaviors past 12...

Background In 2020, the Singapore government rolled out TraceTogether program, a digital system to facilitate contact tracing efforts in response COVID-19 pandemic. This is available as smartphone app and Bluetooth-enabled token help identify close contacts. As of February 1, 2021, more than 80% population has either downloaded mobile or received Singapore. Despite high adoption rate (ie, device), it crucial understand role social normative perceptions uptake usage by public, given...

Pole dancing is a physically demanding sport which combines acrobatics and aerial stunts could potentially lead to be severely debilitating injuries. However, there paucity of medical research data on the injuries that can sustained. The objective this study aimed determine prevalence pole injuries, severity sustained from activity, help safety protocols. results will also aid physiotherapists in prescribing exercises when treating dancers.Cross sectional was collected an online web-based...

Introduction: Women have been reluctant to adopt longer than annual intervals for cervical cancer screening, despite guidelines recommending screening every 3 5 years. Our study assessed patient knowledge and beliefs about human papillomavirus (HPV) after exposure an educational intervention, whether there was a change in time regarding among all participants underserved population. Method: The conducted 15 clinics associated with 6 Federally Qualified Health Centers Illinois, USA. Cervical...

Little is known about sexually transmitted infection (STI) testing among Chinese men who have sex with (MSM). This study describes the prevalence of STI testing, associated factors and validity self-reporting MSM. Findings indicated a high STIs low rates MSM in Shanghai. Monthly income was significantly (odds ratio: 0.37, 95% confidence interval (CI): 0.18 to 0.76). Depression for general 1.09, CI: 1.01 1.17). Syphilis self-reported status had highest (k = 0.33, χ2 3.76, –0.003 0.65)....

This pilot study examines the feasibility and willingness for three types of e-technologies HIV prevention research among a sample men who have sex with (MSM) in Chengdu, China. A total 605 self-identified MSM (200 seropositive, 405 HIV-) were recruited through community-based HIV/AIDS service organization completed cross-sectional survey. The majority used cell phones voice text (99 95%), 53% email, 83% Tencent QQ (an instant messaging technology); 54% indicated they would participate...

Public health research and interventions often assume that men who have sex with (MSM) use the Internet in China similar characteristics to those Western countries, though little empirical evidence. This study aimed describe examine sociodemographic basic sexual behavioral of an online sample MSM Guangdong, China. In 2010, a total 1100 were recruited from lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT)-oriented website asked about their behavior characteristics. The majority participants (77.9%)...

Background: Current cervical cancer screening guidelines include the option of lengthening interval to 5 years for average-risk women aged 30–65 when screened with Pap and human papillomavirus (HPV) test (co-test). Because many providers are reluctant extend intervals, we launched an educational intervention promote recommended practices. The study objective was assess changes in provider attitudes beliefs extending intervals among low-income women. Methods: conducted 15 clinics Federally...

Among providers who serve low-income and uninsured women, resistance to extending the cervical cancer screening interval following normal Pap co-test results has been documented. Our objective was examine provider characteristics beliefs associated with guideline-consistent recommendations.We collected cross-sectional survey data between 2009 2010 from 82 primary care in six Federally Qualified Health Centers Illinois, USA. The relationships characteristics, beliefs, recommendations (1 year...

Abstract Background Social capital is a collective attribute of communities that determines health and well-being populations. The resources in high social community have been reported to result better outcomes. While evidence supports the links between various outcomes, it not clear about underlying mechanisms connecting multiple dimensions health. Methods Using two-wave data from nationally representative cohort study Australian adults ( N = 16,637), this examined effects two (i.e.,...

Little is known about the information providers share with patients when ordering a co-test, or combined human papillomavirus (HPV) and Papanicolaou (Pap) test, for cervical cancer screening. We assessed provider perceptions of such communication practices female aged 30–60 years. analyzed data from 98 in 15 Federally Qualified Health Center clinics across Illinois (2009–2010). About 70% reported that they would usually always communicate HPV test to their patients, explain detects sexually...

Author(s): Nehl, EJ; Talley, CL; Yu, F; Nakayama, KK; Lin, L; Wong, FY; Ong, PM; Takahashi, LM; Ross, MW | Abstract: Little is known about the dating preferences of Asian American gay men. To conceptualize among these men, impact domains model (IDM) was used to investigate if nativity and/or acculturation might explain preferences. Previous studies have pointed out problematic nature a racist cultural stereotype that men prefer white partners (Choi, Yep, Kumekawa, 1998; Han, 2008). The...

Between 2016 and 2018, tobacco control legislation has undergone several amendments to further restrict use in Singapore. This study explored the attitudes toward these policy changes perceived effectiveness of legislations from perspectives young male adults Twenty-nine semi-structured telephone interviews were conducted among who have completed their National Service 2017/18 self-reported as a smoker at pre-enlistment screening. Young on Singapore policies including taxation, smoke-free...