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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Liyuan Qing, Yunna Wang, Tong Yang, Xinrui Chen, Meng Zhang, Qingqing Bu, Bo Tan, Dan Deng
Summary: This study found that young students in Chongqing, China lack knowledge about HIV/AIDS, and an increasing number of students are showing an open attitude towards premarital sex and engaging in risky sexual behaviors. Therefore, it is urgent to enhance and widely disseminate comprehensive HIV/AIDS and sexual health education.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Tongtong Liu, Xi Wang, Aixin Li, Jiangzhu Ye, Duo Shan, Guang Zhang, An Liu
Summary: The study found that college students in China have low awareness and acceptance of nPEP services, mainly due to their limited knowledge on nPEP. Further education and promotion of nPEP knowledge, as well as HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment knowledge, are necessary to improve service acceptance among college students. More attention should be paid to factors associated with acceptance of nPEP services.
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Jejaw Berihun Worede, Alemayehu Gonie Mekonnen, Seblewongiel Aynalem, Nakachew Sewnet Amare
Summary: This study examined risky sexual behavior among people living with HIV/AIDS in Ethiopia, finding a high proportion of participants engaged in risky sexual activities in the 3 months prior to the study. Factors such as living in rural areas and poor perception of HIV risks were positively correlated with risky sexual behavior.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
David A. Cort, Kathryn Reynolds, Debadatta Chakraborty
Summary: Despite advances in the fight against HIV, concerns about new infections and risky sexual behavior among teenagers and young adults in sub-Saharan Africa remain. This study fills gaps in current literature by examining the relationship between HIV stigma beliefs, mass media exposure, and unprotected sex in a sample of unmarried individuals aged 15-24 in 30 countries. The findings suggest that stigma beliefs can have counterintuitive effects on sexual behavior, and mass media exposure can be both protective and harmful for this population.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Shan Li, Tianyu Tan, Dongwu Xiang, Chongyang Bai, Li Zhou, Guohui Wu
Summary: This study explores the sexual needs and behaviors of elderly men living with HIV/AIDS in Chongqing, China. The findings indicate that their sexual needs and behaviors remain at a high level. Factors associated with higher sexual needs and behaviors include being married or cohabiting, aged 50-59 years, and being employed. On the other hand, individuals with awareness of AIDS-related knowledge and longer duration of antiretroviral therapy are less likely to engage in sexual behavior. Continuous dissemination of sexual health education and promotion of condom use are necessary.
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Hui Liu, Jian Li, Mengjie Han, Lei Zhang, Jie Yang, Jingyan Li, Yujing Liu, Qiyu Zhu
Summary: Male homosexual behavior is the dominant mode of HIV infection among students in China. This study aimed to identify factors associated with HIV risk behaviors among male students who have sex with men (student MSM) aged 15 to 19 in China. The study used online sampling and the standard respondent-driven sampling (RDS) method, with recruitment support from community-based organizations (CBOs) in Tianjin and Guangzhou. Multiple logistic regression models were used to identify factors associated with multiple HIV risk behaviors. The findings highlighted the importance of addressing social support in HIV prevention among student MSM.
INQUIRY-THE JOURNAL OF HEALTH CARE ORGANIZATION PROVISION AND FINANCING
(2023)
Article
Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence
Sehar Un Nisa, Azhar Mahmood, Farhan Sabir Ujager, Mehwish Malik
Summary: Since the beginning of the AIDS epidemic, the HIV virus has infected millions of people, and the count is on the rise with every passing day. This epidemic has affected not only the children and adults but also infants born to HIV positive mothers. Unfortunately, there is no cure for HIV/AIDS; however, early and accurate prediction methods are required for early treatment and would be helpful to decrease the spread of the disease.
EGYPTIAN INFORMATICS JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Allison K. Groves, Linda M. Niccolai, Danya E. Keene, Alana Rosenberg, Penelope Schlesinger, Kim M. Blankenship
Summary: The study revealed a significant association between landlord-related forced moves and HIV sexual risk, indicating that such moves may increase sexual vulnerability.
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Emerson Silveira de Brito, Daniela Riva Knauth, Evelin Maria Brand, Karen da Silva Calvo, Alvaro Vigo, Flavia Bulegon Pilecco, Frederico Viana Machado, Marsam Alves de Teixeira, Franciele Moletta de Almeida, Bruna Hentges, Danielle Lodi Silva, Luciana Barcellos Teixeira
Summary: The study identified factors associated with HIV and vulnerability contexts for women in Porto Alegre, Brazil. Lower income, poorer education, lack of condom use during first sexual intercourse, higher occurrence of HIV among the black population, transactional sex, and sexually transmitted infections were more frequent among women with HIV compared to those without HIV. High percentage of non-use of condoms during first sexual intercourse highlights vulnerability at the beginning of sexual lives, suggesting the need for more effective prevention strategies by nurses.
ARCHIVES OF SEXUAL BEHAVIOR
(2021)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Margaret Heslin, Amelia Jewell, Sara Croxford, Cuong Chau, Shubulade Smith, Rudiger Pittrof, Elana Covshoff, Ann Sullivan, Valerie Delpech, Alison Brown, Helena P. King, Mina Kakaiya, Lucy Campbell, Elizabeth Hughes, Robert Stewart
Summary: A retrospective cohort study in the UK found that the prevalence of HIV in people who have used secondary mental health services was 2.47%, which is approximately 2.5 times higher than the general population in the same geographical area. Further research is needed to investigate risk factors and disparities in HIV outcomes between those with and without mental health service contact.
Article
Economics
Manuela Angelucci, Daniel Bennett
Summary: Asymmetric information in the marriage market, particularly regarding sexual safety, can affect the timing of marriage and pregnancy. Frequent HIV testing can help safe individuals signal and screen for potential partners, leading to quicker marriages and pregnancies for safe and attractive respondents.
REVIEW OF ECONOMIC STUDIES
(2021)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Veerle Huyst, Jeroen Dewinter, Ilse Noens, Tom Platteau, Achilleas Tsoumanis
Summary: This study aims to determine the prevalence of autistic traits among individuals living with HIV or using PrEP in Belgium and to describe specific facilitators and barriers for sexual safer behavior. The results of this research can contribute to improving health support for autistic individuals in HIV clinics.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Silvia Nozza, Angelo Roberto Raccagni, Riccardo Lolatto, Daniele Ceccarelli, Laura Galli, Francesca Alberton, Elena Bruzzesi, Diana Canetti, Martina Strano, Marco Ripa, Costanza Bertoni, Antonella Castagna
Summary: This study describes the characteristics of a cohort of men who have sex with men (MSM) receiving pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for HIV prevention. The study found an unbalanced access to PrEP among key populations, with high-risk behaviors and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) frequently observed.
Article
Infectious Diseases
Aisan Karimi, Reza Ghanei Gheshlagh, Abdorrahim Afkhamzadeh, Obeidollah Faraji, Khaled Rahmani
Summary: The study in Kurdistan province found a low HIV prevalence but a high rate of risky behaviors among truck and bus drivers, including drug use and high-risk sexual behaviors outside of marriage. Therefore, it is necessary to implement measures to guide drivers towards self-care and prevention of risky behaviors.
BMC INFECTIOUS DISEASES
(2021)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Patrick O'Byrne, Amanda Vandyk, Lauren Orser, Marlene Haines
Summary: This study reported the results of a nurse-led pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) delivery service, showing that 69% of eligible participants attended their initial PrEP-RN visit, with 66% being retained in care and the other half lost to follow-up. There were no significant differences in the uptake, acceptance, engagement, and attrition factors of participants who accessed PrEP-RN based on various demographic and health-related characteristics. The findings suggest that nurse-led PrEP is an appropriate strategy for PrEP delivery.
Article
Sociology
Andrew Francis-Tan, Felicia F. Tian
Summary: Religiosity in China is on the rise, but individual religious beliefs and behaviors show a high degree of diversity. The study suggests that religious outcomes are influenced by sociodemographic, political, and health factors, with household income and experiences of unfair treatment from the government playing significant roles.
JOURNAL FOR THE SCIENTIFIC STUDY OF RELIGION
(2022)
Article
Demography
Andrew Francis-Tan, Zheng Mu
Summary: This study investigates patterns of ethnic identification among children of inter-ethnic parents in China. The results show that a child's minority identification is strongly influenced by the father's ethnicity, as well as factors such as gender, birth year, family demographics, and education policy.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Andrew Francis-Tan, Xueqing Wang
Summary: Little is publicly known about the conditions surrounding the emergence of COVID in China. Using two nationally representative datasets, this study analyzes the incidence of lung and other diseases before 2019 and finds higher rates in Hubei province. The findings suggest the possibility of an influenza outbreak and increased susceptibility contributing to the later spread of COVID.
Article
Sociology
Andrew Francis-Tan, Aliya Saperstein
Summary: This study investigates the consequences of having a gender discordant name on education and employment. People with discordant names may experience stigma due to conflicting gender signals associated with their names. Using a large dataset from Brazil, the study finds that both men and women with gender discordant names have significantly lower educational attainment. Gender discordant names are also negatively associated with earnings, but this effect is only significant for individuals with the most discordant names after controlling for education. The findings are supported by crowd-sourced gender perceptions of names, suggesting that stereotypes and others' judgments play a role in the observed disparities.
SOCIAL SCIENCE RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Sociology
Andrew Francis-Tan
Summary: Religion is allowed but regulated in China. This study examines the relationship between religious regulation and outcomes using longitudinal data. The level of regulation is measured using state actions against Christians and Christian perceptions of unfair treatment. The findings show that as regulation increases, individuals are less likely to identify with a religion and consider it important. However, the impact of regulation differs for individuals with religious identification in different waves.
JOURNAL FOR THE SCIENTIFIC STUDY OF RELIGION
(2023)
Article
Ethnic Studies
Jacqueline M. Chen, Andrew Francis-Tan
Summary: The study investigated colorism in an Asian context, revealing East Asia as the region with the highest levels of skin color bias globally. Experiments showed that female participants exhibited bias against dark- and medium-skinned job applicants relative to light-skinned applicants, and participants from lower socioeconomic status families displayed higher levels of bias.
RACE AND SOCIAL PROBLEMS
(2022)
Article
Development Studies
Sonia Akter, Andrew Francis-Tan
Summary: The study explores the statistical relationship between husbands' and wives' empowerment using panel data from Bangladesh. It finds that the interaction between spouses' empowerment varies across different domains, revealing areas of partnership and competition in their empowerment dynamics. Consistent correlates of empowerment are identified for both husbands and wives, with variables like income, employment, and household wealth playing significant roles.
JOURNAL OF DEVELOPMENT STUDIES
(2021)
Article
Demography
Andrew Francis-Tan, Zheng Mu
POPULATION RESEARCH AND POLICY REVIEW
(2019)
Article
Economics
Andrew Francis-Tan, Maria Tannuri-Pianto
JOURNAL OF DEVELOPMENT ECONOMICS
(2018)
Article
Economics
Andrew Francis-Tan, Cheryl Tan, Ruhan Zhang
ECONOMICS OF EDUCATION REVIEW
(2018)
Article
Sociology
Andrew Francis-Tan
SOCIAL SCIENCE RESEARCH
(2016)
Article
Ethnic Studies
Andrew Francis-Tan, Maria Tannuri-Pianto
ETHNIC AND RACIAL STUDIES
(2015)
Article
Economics
Andrew Francis-Tan, Hugo M. Mialon
Article
Area Studies
Andrew M. Francis, Maria Tannuri-Pianto
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND CULTURAL CHANGE
(2013)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Andrew M. Francis
ARCHIVES OF SEXUAL BEHAVIOR
(2013)
Article
Economics
Joan Costa-Font, Sarah Fleche, Ricardo Pagan
Summary: This study uses longitudinal data from Germany and finds that a one-hour increase in weekly sleep is associated with a rise in employment and an increase in weekly earnings. The effect on earnings comes from productivity improvements due to a decrease in working hours with longer sleep duration. The study also identifies improved mental well-being as a key mechanism driving these effects.
JOURNAL OF HEALTH ECONOMICS
(2024)
Article
Economics
Jonas Cuzulan Hirani, Miriam Wust
Summary: The use of reminders in public vaccination programs can effectively increase childhood vaccination coverage, especially when sent close to the recommended vaccination age. Both digital and postal reminders have equal impact on vaccination rates. Prospective reminders can improve timely vaccinations in later childhood and help achieve high coverage for new vaccines in complex vaccination programs. Reminders prompt additional preventive care for the focal children, but have no spillover effects on other health behaviors or relatives.
JOURNAL OF HEALTH ECONOMICS
(2024)
