Sexual behaviors and associated factors among first-year undergraduates at overseas Chinese-oriented universities in China.

ABSTRACT:

Background

This study aims to analyze the status of sexual behavior and its influencing factors among first-year undergraduate students in Chinese overseas Chinese schools, providing scientific evidence for university sexual health education and public health interventions. It also explores sexual behavior patterns and prevention strategies in a multicultural context.

Methods

A cluster sampling method was employed to conduct a questionnaire survey among the 2024 cohort of freshmen at Huaqiao University (n = 4,892) in October 2024. The questionnaire covered basic sociodemographic characteristics, knowledge about HIV and Monkeypox prevention, and sexual behavior. Chi-square tests and binary logistic regression models were used to analyze differences in sexual behavior a

SUBMITTER: Chen Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12411459 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature