Sex knowledge, attitudes, and high-risk sexual behaviors among unmarried youth in Hong Kong

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Authors

Paul Yip · University of Hong Kong

Huiping Zhang · Renmin University of China

TH Lam · University of Hong Kong

Kwok Fai Lam · University of Hong Kong

Antoinette M. Lee · University of Hong Kong

John S. Y. Chan · Family Planning Association of Hong Kong

Susan Fan ·

Abstract

Premarital sex is becoming more prevalent among unmarried youth in Hong Kong, and a small proportion of young adults are engaging in high-risk sexual behaviors. Sex education and HIV prevention programs should equip them with adequate knowledge on contraception and condom use. Intervention programs can start with their attitudes toward sex.

Topics & Keywords

Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health Gender, Labor, and Family Dynamics Gender Roles and Identity Studies

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: BMC Public Health

Volume 13, Issue 1, pp. 691-691

DOI: 10.1186/1471-2458-13-691

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