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Sexual Practices and Psychosocial Correlates of Current Condom Use Among Chinese Gay Men in Hong Kong

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This study examined sexual practices, condom use, and psychosocial correlates of condom use in a convenience sample of 187 Chinese gay men in Hong Kong. Among those who were sexually active and answered the item on condom use (n = 164), 22% never used condoms, 39% were inconsistent condom users, and 39% used condoms every time they engaged in sexual activities in the past 6 months. Compared to inconsistent and noncondom users, consistent condom users had more positive feelings toward condom use, perceived greater vulnerability to STD/AIDS infections, showed greater self-acceptance and disclosure of their homosexual sexual orientation, were more involved with local gay communities, endorsed more favorable attitudes toward coming out, and had a lower level of perceived discrimination because of their homosexual sexual orientation. The two groups did not differ significantly on perceived partner reaction to condom use. Results of a logistic regression analysis showed that positive feelings toward condom use were the most salient correlate of consistent condom use.

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Wong, Cy., Tang, C.Sk. Sexual Practices and Psychosocial Correlates of Current Condom Use Among Chinese Gay Men in Hong Kong. Arch Sex Behav 33, 159–167 (2004). https://doi.org/10.1023/B:ASEB.0000014330.67201.1b

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