Investigation on the cognition of sexual health knowledge in China
Author(s): LIU Defeng, JIANG Hui, HONG Kai, ZHAO Liangming, TANG Wenhao, MAO Jiaming, LIN Haocheng, ZHANG Hongliang, YANG Yuzhuo, GU Yanting
Pages: 143-146
Year: 2017 Issue: 7
Journal: The Chinese Journal of Human Sexuality
Keyword: Sexual health cognition; Health education; Investigation;
Abstract: Objectives:To investigate the cognition and understanding of sexual health and sexual knowledge in China through online questionnaire.Methods:Cognition of sex health knowledge was surveyed online from July 1,2015 to October 25,2015 among Chinese people.Results:(1) A total of 3060 valid questionnaires were collected.(2) In the part of sexual health knowledge,83.5％ of respondents understood smoking and drinking could affect sexual function,and 88.8％ of people agreed that erectile dysfunction could be the manifestations of other disease,which should be consulted with a doctor.But when people's sex life became disharmony or difficulty,up to 65.6％ of people chose to search for treatment online,and even 11.3％ of people said they did not know what to do.(3) 65.7％ of people felt that the number of professional medical institutions or departments was less than needed,and 12.5％ of them had been cheated.Conclusion:Sexual health awareness is not optimistic in China,so it is necessary to promote sexual health education.
Pages: 143-146
Year: 2017 Issue: 7
Journal: The Chinese Journal of Human Sexuality
Keyword: Sexual health cognition; Health education; Investigation;
Abstract: Objectives:To investigate the cognition and understanding of sexual health and sexual knowledge in China through online questionnaire.Methods:Cognition of sex health knowledge was surveyed online from July 1,2015 to October 25,2015 among Chinese people.Results:(1) A total of 3060 valid questionnaires were collected.(2) In the part of sexual health knowledge,83.5％ of respondents understood smoking and drinking could affect sexual function,and 88.8％ of people agreed that erectile dysfunction could be the manifestations of other disease,which should be consulted with a doctor.But when people's sex life became disharmony or difficulty,up to 65.6％ of people chose to search for treatment online,and even 11.3％ of people said they did not know what to do.(3) 65.7％ of people felt that the number of professional medical institutions or departments was less than needed,and 12.5％ of them had been cheated.Conclusion:Sexual health awareness is not optimistic in China,so it is necessary to promote sexual health education.
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