Premarital sexual activities among students in a university in Beijing, China
Zhang, L.; Gao, X.; Dong, Z.; Tan, Y.; Wu, Z.
Sexually Transmitted Diseases 29(4): 212-215
2002
ISSN/ISBN: 0148-5717 PMID: 11912462 DOI: 10.1097/00007435-200204000-00005Document Number: 242224
Background: Sexually transmitted diseases are becoming a serious public health problem in China. College students are recognized as one of the age groups most affected. Goal: The goal was to investigate premarital sexual activities and condom use among college students in Beijing in order to collect the information necessary for research on interventions. Study Design: A cross-sectional survey was conducted in June 1999 among students at a university in Beijing. A self-administered, anonymous, structured questionnaire was used. Results: Among those interviewed, 41% reported premarital sexual activities: 28% had kissed partners of the opposite sex, 19% had masturbated, and 12% had engaged in sexual intercourse. Among those who had sexual intercourse, 69% had used condoms. Conclusion: Today, more students are engaging in premarital sexual intercourse. Thus, it is necessary to reinforce reproductive health education among college students and provide convenient and optional services that are easily accessed.