HIV prevalence and associated factors among foreign brides from Burma in Yunnan Province, China.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Many Burmese women have migrated to Yunnan Province and married local residents over the past few decades; however, limited information is available on their HIV prevalence and ability to cope with HIV. This study aims to assess the prevalence of HIV and knowledge related to AIDS, as well as to discover possible risk factors of HIV infection among foreign brides from Burma in Yunnan Province.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was taken of all Burmese cross-border wives residing in Tengchong County using standardized questionnaires. HIV and syphilis testing was conducted at the same time.

Results

Among 600 Burmese brides, the HIV prevalence was 2.17%. Those aged 21-30, those with higher education levels and those who had resided in China less than one year had

SUBMITTER: Xu Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4275213 | biostudies-literature | 2014

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature