Sexual behavior of young male college students living in the government dormitory in Vientiane, Laos

Name: Phommachanh Phyakeo

MeSH: Sexuality -- in adolescenec -- Laos

MeSH: Sexual Behavior -- in adolescence

Abstract: Sexually transmitted infections (STIs), including HIV/AIDS, have emerged as a worldwide threat in the medical, socio-cultural, and psychosocial spheres. In the context of the increased mobility of people inside Laos, people’s vulnerability to being exposed to HIV infection and the transmission of HIV/AIDS is an important issue. An in-depth exploration of sexual behavior of young male college students living in the government dormitory in Vientiane City was undertaken. To gain an understanding of their actual sexual behavior with regard to STIs and HIV/AIDS prevention and the influential factors, this qualitative research was conducted by using in-depth interviews with 18 young male college students living in the dormitory. Data was collected from July 2005 to the end of October 2005. Data were transcribed, coded, grouped, and interpreted based on the conceptual framework and environment around the research site. The results reveal a variety of sexual patterns ranging from no risk to high-risk behaviors. The majority of informants reported having had their first sexual intercourse with their girlfriends when they were studying in the high school. Some engaged in sexual intercourse as early as age 14, and the first sexual intercourse was typically unprotected. Using condoms during sexual intercourse appeared to be the preventive measure of choice for sex with sex workers but not so common in the case of girlfriends. All of the informants practiced multiple sexual partnerships and they accepted premarital sex. Being far away from the family and bored let them have friends and sexual intercourse as a source of relaxation. Finally, the sexual behavior of young male students was seen to be affected by social influences. Peers and partners were found to influence informants’ behavior via direct action while parents appeared to affect their behaviors by shaping their thinking. Direct communication with more attractive and clearer presentations was shown to have a strong influence on young males’ idea which encouraged them to practice safe sex. Recommendations are made for policy makers concerned with organizations working with these young male students issues for providing appropriate sex education and creating new values of gender roles for control and protection of the sexual life of the target group.

Mahidol University

Address: NAKHON PATHOM

Email: liwww@mahidol.ac.th

Name: Oratai Rauyajin

Role: Thesis Advisors

Created: 2006

Modified: 2020-04-22

Issued: 2010-06-02

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ISBN: 9740471501

CallNumber: TH P574s 2006

eng

Spatial: Laos

DegreeName: Master of Arts

Level: Master's Degree

Descipline: Health Social Science

Grantor: Mahidol University

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