Bureaucratic Justice

Laidler, Karen Joe; Petersen, Carole J.; Emerton, Robyn

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“…In Hong Kong, it is against the law to operate commercial sex trade. While commercial sex workers (CSW) are present, they do not function openly in distinct physical locations [18]. CSW in Hong Kong are apparently quite mobile in their locations of seeking partners and sexual activities.…”

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The spatial context of clinic-reported sexually transmitted infection in Hong Kong

Lee

Cheung

2010

BMC Infect Dis

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BackgroundThe incidence and prevalence of sexually transmitted infection (STI) in China has been on the rise in the past decade. Delineation of epidemiologic pattern is often hampered by its uneven distribution. Spatial distribution is often a neglected aspect of STI research, the description of which may enhance epidemiologic surveillance and inform service development.MethodsOver a one month-period, all first time attendees of 6 public STI clinics in Hong Kong were interviewed before clinical consultation using a standard questionnaire to assess their demographic, clinical and behavioural characteristics. A GIS (geographic information system)-based approach was adopted with mapping performed. The cases attending the clinics in different locations were profiled. A comparison was made between neighbourhood cases (patients living near a clinic) and distant cases (those farther off), by calculating the odds ratio for demographic, behavioural and geographic characteristics.ResultsOf the 1142 STI patients evaluated, the residence locations of 1029 (90.1%) could be geocoded, of which 95.6% were ethnic Chinese and 63.4% male. Geographically only about a quarter lived in the same district as the clinic. STI patients aged 55 or above were more likely to be living in the vicinity of the clinic, located in the same or adjacent tertiary planning unit (a small geographic unit below district level). A majority of patients came from locations a few kilometers from the clinic, the distance of which varies between clinics. Overall, more syphilis cases were reported in patients residing in the same or adjacent tertiary planning unit, while distant cases tended to give a higher risk of inconsistent condom use. There were otherwise no significant clinical and epidemiologic differences between neighbourhood and distant STI cases.ConclusionsThere was no specific relationship between STI and the residence location of patients as regards their clinical and epidemiologic characteristics in the territory of Hong Kong. Older STI patients were however more inclined to attend the nearby STI clinics. Most patients have travelled a variable distance to access the STI service. The relationship between STI clinic cases and distance could be a complex issue intertwined between psychosocial characteristics and STI service coverage.

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The spatial context of clinic-reported sexually transmitted infection in Hong Kong

Lee

Cheung

2010

BMC Infect Dis

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H ong K ong, Corrections in

Hui

2017

The Encyclopedia of Corrections

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This entry discusses the historical and latest trends in the development of correctional services and penal population in Hong Kong. It first describes the five main custodial regimes for young and adult offenders: detention centers, rehabilitation centers, training centers, drug addiction treatment centers, and prison. Emphasis is placed on the use of supervision schemes and rehabilitation as approaches to help offenders become law‐abiding citizens. The effectiveness of the correctional services will also be discussed.

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From the Heartland to Hong Kong: The Case for Global Abolition

Tran

2022

Reorienting Hong Kong’s Resistance

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Bureaucratic Justice

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The spatial context of clinic-reported sexually transmitted infection in Hong Kong

The spatial context of clinic-reported sexually transmitted infection in Hong Kong

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