Publications by authors named "Yu-gang Bao"
Article Synopsis
- - This study aimed to investigate the factors influencing the sexual orientation of gay individuals by comparing them with non-homosexual males recruited from various locations in Changsha city.
- - A total of 350 gay participants and 332 non-homosexual participants completed questionnaires, revealing significant differences in childhood experiences, family dynamics, and personality traits between the two groups.
- - Results indicated higher rates of specific traits among the gay group, such as having a tender father and an impervious mother, being physically inactive, and experiencing sexual abuse in childhood, suggesting these factors may contribute to the development of their sexual orientation.
[Characteristics and the estimated size of men who have sex with men in different venues of one city].
Zhonghua Liu Xing Bing Xue Za Zhi
July 2011
Objective: To study the features, safe sex behavior and the size of men who have sex with men (MSM) population in actual and virtual venues in one city.
Methods: We carried out a cross-sectional study in actual and virtual venues, using the Estimated Size of Population from a Single Sample (LMS method) to estimate the size of MSM population.
Results: Most MSM in actual venues were 24 - 43 year olds and had received high school education, whereas in virtual venues, the majority of this population were younger than 29 years old and had higher education, including some college students.
[Analysis of HIV/syphilis/HCV infection among drug users in 15 cities, China].
Zhonghua Yu Fang Yi Xue Za Zhi
November 2010
Objective: To study the HIV infection rate and relevant behavioural characteristics among drug users (DUs) in the 15 cities of China-Gates HIV/AIDS Program.
Methods: By literature review from the public security sector and expert consultations, the size of drug using population was estimated, questionnaire was used to survey relevant behavioural characteristics of DUs, and blood specimens were collected for HIV, syphilis and HCV testing.
Results: In 2007, the number of registered DUs in the 15 cities was 176 004, while the estimated number was 477 989.
[HIV infection and KAP status among men who have sex with men in 14 Chinese cities].
Zhonghua Yu Fang Yi Xue Za Zhi
November 2009
Objective: To explore the current status of HIV infection and HIV-related knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) among men who have sex with men (MSM) in 14 cities in China.
Methods: A cluster sampling method was administrated and 14 large or medium cities were selected. The respondent-driven sampling (RDS) was also used to conduct a questionnaire survey in 6101 MSM.