Exploring the long-term sequelae of childhood sexual abuse on risky sexual behavior among Chinese transgender women.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Childhood sexual abuse (CSA) is a hidden but serious public health issue that can lead to a series of behavioral consequences and health problems in adulthood. It has been well documented that transgender women (TGW) have a high prevalence of CSA victimization. Moreover, risky sexual behaviors are also widespread among TGW; nevertheless, research investigating the associations between CSA victimization and risky sexual behaviors in TGW represents a gap in the literature.

Methods

Our research was carried out mainly in Shenyang of China from November 2018 to January 2019. Sociodemographic characteristics, as well as information on participants' HIV awareness and sexual behaviors, were collected through face-to-face interviews. The impact of CSA was examined throug

SUBMITTER: Chen Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10140497 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature