The Potential of Comprehensive Sex Education in China: Findings from Suburban Shanghai

Wang, Bo; Hertog, Sara; Meier, Ann; Lou, Chaohua; Gao, Ersheng

doi:10.1363/3106305

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“…Therefore, the abortion rates have increased due to the increase in the number of women who are experiencing accidental pregnancies [5,6] .…”

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Contraception and Induced Abortions for Women of Reproductive Age Married in Recent Years in Rural Areas of Shandong, China

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Gynecol Obstet Invest

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Background: In 2001, the Chinese Government published the Population and Family Planning Law which gave citizens the right to know the facts about, and to choose, methods of birth control. Since then, the percentage use of different contraceptive methods has changed. More and more women have been using male condoms for birth control, which has resulted in an increasing prevalence of induced abortions of unintended pregnancies in recent years. Objective: To investigate the relationship between choice of contraception methods and rates of induced abortion in the rural areas of Shandong. Materials and Methods: A questionnaire-based survey on contraceptive methods and abortions in women of reproductive age who married between January 1, 2002, and August 31, 2005, was carried out in 8 sampling communities of rural areas in Shandong Province.Results: 7,159 of 8,520 women of childbearing age took part in the survey, which gave a response rate of 84.0%. The accumulative abortion rate was 2.39% for intrauterine device (IUD) use and 5.46% for male condom use during the period of survey. A longer duration of marriage and a longer time of male condom use increased the rate of induced abortions, while longer periods of IUD use decreased the rate of induced abortions. Conclusion: The results indicated that an integrated program for family planning, especially one that better educates condom users, must be initiated in the rural areas of Shandong Province, China.

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“…Therefore, the abortion rates have increased due to the increase in the number of women who are experiencing accidental pregnancies [5,6] .…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Contraception and Induced Abortions for Women of Reproductive Age Married in Recent Years in Rural Areas of Shandong, China

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“…Even though attitudes about sexual relationships and sex outside marriage have become more relaxed in the country, there remains a general reluctance to openly discuss sex, especially with youth, who consequently tend to be ill-informed about their sexual and reproductive health. [5][6][7] With the increase in the percentage of youth engaging in premarital sex, the issue of risky sexual behavior among China's adolescent and young adult population is a growing concern.…”

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“…20 Sex education programs have been offered in schools since 1985, but these have generally not addressed the reduction of high-risk behaviors among youth. 6,21 Indeed, the curriculum focuses on basic facts about reproduction, and discussion of contraception tends to be excluded out of concern that it could be seen as promoting sexual activity among youth.…”

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The Timing of Sexual Debut Among Chinese Youth

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“…The proliferation of more liberal attitudes toward sexual behaviour among Chinese people has been noted since the 1980s due to the economic reforms that led to greater mobility, urbanisation, and the influence of mass media and Western culture (Wang, Hertog, Meier, Lou, & Gao, 2005). For many Asian immigrants from countries such as China, Taiwan and Hong Kong, these seeming 'attitudes' in Western countries tend to contradict their cultural traditions.…”

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A survey of knowledge, attitudes and behaviours regarding sexual wellbeing among Chinese women living in New Zealand – a pilot study

Yeung

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2016

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The aims of the study were to assess sexual wellbeing knowledge and attitudes among Chinese women living in New Zealand and to investigate the factors that prevented them from seeking support from sexual wellbeing services. Seventy-nine Chinese women from Hong Kong, China and Taiwan were recruited through community and personal networks to complete a self-report survey, which included questions on socio-demographics, self-rated adjustment, knowledge of sexual wellbeing, importance of understanding sexual wellbeing, cultural influences, structural influences, and willingness to seek information and assistance. The findings in this study suggested that younger Chinese women lacked sexual wellbeing knowledge and were less likely to seek support when compared to their older age group counterparts. Three out of the eight variables assessed were found to make a significant contribution in the willingness of Chinese women seeking support from sexual wellbeing services. These were knowledge of sexual wellbeing, self-perceived importance of gaining an understanding of sexual wellbeing issues and cultural influences. Our results suggest that despite the length of residency and self-rated adjustment in New Zealand, traditional Chinese values and beliefs continue to influence the perceptions of Chinese women regarding their sexual wellbeing. Interventions to improve sexual and reproductive wellbeing in this population, particularly younger Chinese women, should be tailored to the specific enabling and reinforcing factors that include cultural views, communications between Chinese women and health and social services providers, and access to healthcare information.

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The Potential of Comprehensive Sex Education in China: Findings from Suburban Shanghai

Cited by 54 publications

References 11 publications

Contraception and Induced Abortions for Women of Reproductive Age Married in Recent Years in Rural Areas of Shandong, China

Contraception and Induced Abortions for Women of Reproductive Age Married in Recent Years in Rural Areas of Shandong, China

The Timing of Sexual Debut Among Chinese Youth

A survey of knowledge, attitudes and behaviours regarding sexual wellbeing among Chinese women living in New Zealand – a pilot study

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