Sexual and reproductive health knowledge, attitudes and behaviours of Chinese international students studying abroad (in Australia, the UK and the US): a scoping review
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Article Title | Sexual and reproductive health knowledge, attitudes and behaviours of Chinese international students studying abroad (in Australia, the UK and the US): a scoping review |
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ERA Journal ID | 13790 |
Article Category | Article |
Authors | Mundie, Arabella (Author), Lazarou, Mattea (Author), Mullens, Amy B. (Author), Gu, Zhihong (Author) and Dean, Judith A. (Author) |
Journal Title | Sexual Health |
Journal Citation | 18 (4), pp. 294-302 |
Number of Pages | 9 |
Year | 2021 |
Publisher | CSIRO Publishing |
Place of Publication | Australia |
ISSN | 1448-5028 |
1449-8987 | |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1071/SH21044 |
Web Address (URL) | https://www.publish.csiro.au/sh/SH21044 |
Abstract | International students within Australia are disproportionately affected by adverse sexual and reproductive health (SRH) outcomes. Chinese international students represent the majority of international students in Australia, and a large proportion of students in other high-income countries such as the United States and the United Kingdom, making them an important priority group. However, the SRH issues of this priority group have received little attention from international researchers. This review provides an overview of global studies surrounding the SRH knowledge, attitudes and behaviours of Chinese international students studying abroad. Ten articles were deemed relevant and findings from both the qualitative and quantitative data synthesis were categorised into six codes: (1) knowledge; (2) sources of information; (3) attitudes; (4) behaviours; (5) barriers; and (6) recommendations. The findings provide valuable understanding to inform the development of targeted, culturally sensitive and inclusive health promotion initiatives and policies. It is recommended that further research is conducted in this field to reduce evident health disparities. |
Keywords | Australia; culture; health promotion; health services; higher education; overseas student; sexual and reproductive health and wellbeing; university student |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 420603. Health promotion |
Byline Affiliations | University of Queensland |
School of Psychology and Counselling | |
Ethnic Communities Council of Queensland, Australia | |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/q7177/sexual-and-reproductive-health-knowledge-attitudes-and-behaviours-of-chinese-international-students-studying-abroad-in-australia-the-uk-and-the-us-a-scoping-review
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