Knowledge, attitude, and preventive behaviors related to HIV/Aids and sexually transmitted infections among Myanmar migrants in Chiang Mai province, Thailand

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ID22076090
AutoresKyaw Soe Thant (Chiang Mai University), Aksara Thongprachum (0000-0003-4055-6612, Chiang Mai University, autor de correspondencia), Sineenart Chautrakarn (0000-0002-9580-3484, Chiang Mai University), Pannawich Chantaklang (Nakornping Hospital), Suwat Chariyalertsak (0000-0002-4998-7841, Chiang Mai University)
Año2024
Volumen12
Páginas1478592-1478592
Fecha de publicación2024-11-27
Peer ReviewedSí
Open AccessSí
TipoARTICLE
RevistaFrontiers in Public Health (JOURNAL)
Identificadores de la revistaISSN: 2296-2565 • E-ISSN: 2296-2565
EditorialFrontiers Media SA (PUBLISHER • CH)
DOI10.3389/fpubh.2024.1478592
PMID39664536
OpenAlexW4404775092
IdiomaEN
Citas recibidas2
Referencias citadas20

Introduction Despite progress in controlling HIV/AIDS and STIs, these health challenges persist, with 39.9 million people living with HIV in 2023 and more than 350 million affected by STIs annually. Thailand is a major migrant hub in Southeast Asia. This study investigated the factors influencing preventive behaviors related to HIV/AIDS and STIs among Myanmar migrants in Chiang Mai province, Thailand. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted in 2023 among 424 Myanmar migrants aged 18–45 years. Participants were selected through convenience sampling from a local hospital and community gathering locations in Chiang Mai province. Multiple logistic regression analysis was used to identify factors influencing preventive behaviors. Results The participants’ average age was 29.92 years; 56.8% were married, and 67.5% had completed primary or lower education. The average monthly income was <10,000 THB (47.6%). Most participants had a good knowledge level of HIV (63.2%), while 80% had poor knowledge of STIs. Among the sexually active participants ( n = 274), 91.2% had good preventive behavior. The multivariate analysis indicated that migrants working in non-construction or day labor roles were less likely to practice preventive behaviors (aOR = 0.210, 95% CI: 0.046–0.972, p = 0.046). Additionally, migrants who had lived in Chiang Mai for more than 10 years were less likely to engage in preventive behaviors (aOR = 0.067, 95% CI: 0.010–0.465, p = 0.006). There was a statistically significant association between preventive behaviors and a positive attitude, with an aOR of 4.575 (95% CI: 1.226–17.073, p = 0.024). Conclusion Low STI knowledge and negative attitudes toward condom use were found in this study. Culturally relevant and sensitive interventions and effective sexual health education are needed

Chiang mai · Developing country · Economic growth · Environmental health · Sexual behavior · Socioeconomics · Sociology · Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health · HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions · Medicine · Sex work and related issues · Virology