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[Influencing factors on behavior related to HIV testing among female commercial sex workers based on the Structural Equation Model].

Authors :
Yao H
Tian KC
Zhong XN
Wang QL
Liang H
Zou YF
Luo JK
Peng HB
Huang AL
Source :
Zhonghua liu xing bing xue za zhi = Zhonghua liuxingbingxue zazhi [Zhonghua Liu Xing Bing Xue Za Zhi] 2011 Nov; Vol. 32 (11), pp. 1158-61.
Publication Year :
2011

Abstract

Objective: To investigate the influencing factors on behavior related to HIV testing among female commercial sex workers under Structural Equation Model (SEM).<br />Methods: In Chongqing, Sichuan, Guangxi, Xinjiang provinces, 1613 female commercial sex workers were participated in a questionnaire survey. Factors on behaviors related to HIV testing among female commercial sex workers were analyzed based on SEM.<br />Results: Influencing factors on behaviors related to HIV testing among female commercial sex workers would include social status, knowledge on AIDS, risk through self-evaluation, condom use, frequency of sexual services etc. GFI, AGFI, RMR were 0.9952, 0.9898 and 0.0115 respectively.<br />Conclusion: Social status, knowledge on AIDS, risk through self-evaluation, condom use and frequency of sexual services were affecting the behaviors related to HIV testing among female commercial sex workers.

Details

Language :
Chinese
ISSN :
0254-6450
Volume :
32
Issue :
11
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Zhonghua liu xing bing xue za zhi = Zhonghua liuxingbingxue zazhi
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
22336556