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

Zhonghua Liu Xing Bing Xue Za Zhi. 2011 Nov;32(11):1158-61.
[Article in Chinese]

Abstract

Objective: To investigate the influencing factors on behavior related to HIV testing among female commercial sex workers under Structural Equation Model (SEM).

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.

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.

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.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Condoms / statistics & numerical data*
  • Female
  • HIV Infections / prevention & control*
  • Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice*
  • Humans
  • Safe Sex
  • Sex Workers*
  • Sexual Behavior / statistics & numerical data
  • Surveys and Questionnaires
  • Young Adult