To determine factors in an initiation of a same-sex relationship in rural China
Using ethnographic decision model
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 19438729 |
|---|---|
| Authors | William Chi-Wai Wong (0000-0003-2540-4055, Prince of Wales Hospital, corresponding author), W C W Wong (a Chinese University of Hong Kong , Prince of Wales Hospital , Hong Kong), T S K Kong (0000-0003-4108-9921, b The University of Hong Kong , Hong Kong) |
| Year | 2007 |
| Volume | 19 |
| Issue | 7 |
| Pages | 850-857 |
| Publication date | 2007-08-01 |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | AIDS Care (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0954-0121 • E-ISSN: 1360-0451 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/09540120601086808 |
| PMID | 17712687 |
| OpenAlex | W1999178211 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 4 |
| References cited | 15 |
The sexual behaviour and HIV risks among Chinese MSM in rural areas are grossly under-researched. The aims of this study were to explore the process and formation as well as the factors in an initiation of sexual relationship or act in among MSM in this cultural setting. Twenty-four in-depth interviews and observation were conducted in Dali prefecture in two field visits in 2004 and the data were analysed using grounded theory and an ethnographic decision model. We found their sexual relationship can be understood as a negotiation process with self, family and society, some of which (e.g. emotional and physical needs; rationalization in choosing partners) are common in all MSM groups while others (e.g. sex hierarchy or role of family) are geographically and culturally more unique or prominent for rural China. By better understanding of these decision processes, more effective and target-orientated intervention programmes can be implemented fighting against HIV/AIDS in this sexually marginalized sub-group of the population
China · Ethnography · Geography · Grounded theory · Men who have sex with men · Negotiation · Political science · Population · Qualitative research · Social science · Sociology · Syphilis · Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health · Anthropology · Demography · Gender Studies · HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions · Medicine · Psychology · Sex work and related issues · Social Psychology
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| Citations per year | 0.25 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2010 - 2022 (13) |
| Highly cited | No |