Sexually transmitted infections and associated risk factors among sexual minority women in China
Journal article
Wang, Xiaofang, Ouyang, Zhaohui, Liu, Enwu and Han, Mengjie. (2023). Sexually transmitted infections and associated risk factors among sexual minority women in China. Scientific Reports. 13(1). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-48745-7
Authors | Wang, Xiaofang, Ouyang, Zhaohui, Liu, Enwu and Han, Mengjie |
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Abstract | There is a potential for transmission of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) within sexual minority women (SMW) in China. However, research specifically focused on STIs among SMW in China is severely limited. This study aims to evaluate the prevalence of STIs and identify associated risk factors among SMW in Beijing, China. This study comprised a baseline assessment followed by a follow-up evaluation. Consistent questionnaire interviews and STI tests were administered during both stages. Participants were recruited online in Beijing between 2020 and 2021 and factors associated with STIs were analyzed using logistic and Cox regression models. The baseline included 219 SMW, and 58.9% (129/219) of these individuals participated in the follow-up. During the baseline assessment, 4.1% (9/219) tested positive for chlamydia infection, while 5.0% (11/219) were HSV-2 seropositive. At the follow-up, the incidence of HSV-2 was 3.7 cases per 100 person-years. Notably, engaging in sexual activity with men and having an increased number of sexual partners were both identified as factors associated with a higher risk of STIs. The findings suggest that SMW in Beijing may face a significant risk of contracting STIs. As a preventive measure, there should be a concerted effort to promote STI testing within the SMW community. |
Keywords | sexually tranmitted infection; sexual minority; women; risk factors; chlamydia; HSV-2 seropositive; China |
Year | 01 Jan 2023 |
Journal | Scientific Reports |
Journal citation | 13 (1) |
Publisher | Springer Nature |
ISSN | 2045-2322 |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-48745-7 |
Web address (URL) | https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-023-48745-7 |
Open access | Published as ‘gold’ (paid) open access |
Research or scholarly | Research |
Page range | 1-10 |
Publisher's version | License File Access Level Open |
Output status | Published |
Publication dates | |
Online | 07 Oct 2023 |
Publication process dates | |
Accepted | 29 Nov 2023 |
Deposited | 25 Aug 2023 |
Additional information | © The Author(s) 2023 |
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Place of publication | United Kingdom |
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