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Migration, behaviour change and HIV/STD risks in China.

X Yang1, V J Derlega, H Luo

  • 1Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA 23529, USA. xyang@odu.edu

AIDS Care
|March 17, 2007
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Temporary migration in China is linked to higher HIV/STD risk behaviors, though not necessarily higher infection rates. Lax social control after migration significantly increases these risks for temporary migrants.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Sociology
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Temporary migration is a growing phenomenon globally.
  • Understanding migration's impact on health behaviors is crucial for targeted interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the relationship between temporary migration and the risk of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) in China.
  • To identify mechanisms through which migration influences HIV/STD risk behaviors.

Main Methods:

  • Logistic regression analysis was employed.
  • Examined three mediating factors: lax social control, social isolation, and migrant selectivity.
  • Compared HIV/STD prevalence and risk behaviors between temporary migrants and non-migrants.

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Main Results:

  • Temporary migrants exhibited significantly higher prevalence of HIV-risk sexual and drug-using behaviors.
  • No significant differences in HIV/STD prevalence were observed between migrants and non-migrants.
  • Post-migration lax social control emerged as the most significant factor mediating migration and HIV risk behaviors.

Conclusions:

  • Temporary migrants face elevated risks for HIV/STDs due to behavioral changes.
  • Lax social control post-migration is a key risk factor requiring attention.
  • Prevention strategies must address the social environment and support systems for migrants.