Sexual and reproductive health knowledge, attitudes and behaviours of Chinese international students studying abroad (in Australia, the UK and the US): a scoping review.
Sex Health
; 18(4): 294-302, 2021 09.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1434217
ABSTRACT
International students within Australia are disproportionately affected by adverse sexual and reproductive health (SRH) outcomes. Chinese international students represent the majority of international students in Australia, and a large proportion of students in other high-income countries such as the United States and the United Kingdom, making them an important priority group. However, the SRH issues of this priority group have received little attention from international researchers. This review provides an overview of global studies surrounding the SRH knowledge, attitudes and behaviours of Chinese international students studying abroad. Ten articles were deemed relevant and findings from both the qualitative and quantitative data synthesis were categorised into six codes (1) knowledge; (2) sources of information; (3) attitudes; (4) behaviours; (5) barriers; and (6) recommendations. The findings provide valuable understanding to inform the development of targeted, culturally sensitive and inclusive health promotion initiatives and policies. It is recommended that further research is conducted in this field to reduce evident health disparities.
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Collection:
International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Reproductive Health
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Sexual Health
Type of study:
Qualitative research
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Reviews
Limits:
Humans
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
English
Journal:
Sex Health
Journal subject:
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Year:
2021
Document Type:
Article
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