Nativity Homogeneity in Social Networks and Prostitution Patronage Among Male Migrant Laborers.
AIDS Behav
; 23(5): 1339-1351, 2019 May.
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ABSTRACT
Previous studies have repeatedly found the association between network homogeneity based on native-place and sexual risk behaviors among migrants. However, it remains unclear why such a simple numerical property of network composition can be correlated with a sexual risk behavior. Using a dataset (n = 1591) with detailed information on the sexual behaviors among male migrant laborers in the two Chinese provinces with the highest migrant inflows, we confirmed network homogeneity is significantly associated with prostitution patronage. With structural equation modeling, we further found that half of network homogeneity's impact on prostitution patronage is mediated by three factors peer deviance, family bonds, and hedonistic subcultural beliefs. In addition, network homogeneity's association with hedonistic subcultural beliefs is fully mediated by peer deviance. Although the nativity homogeneity in social networks is still associated with prostitution patronage, more proximate psycho-social factors are found responsible for the network effect. Health policies seeking to integrate migrant laborers, removing the policy barriers against family bonds, and providing alternative sources of social support are highly promising for reducing sexual risk behavior among this population.
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Banco de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Trabajo Sexual
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Conducta Sexual
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Migrantes
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Red Social
Tipo de estudio:
Etiology_studies
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Prognostic_studies
Límite:
Adult
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
AIDS Behav
Asunto de la revista:
CIENCIAS DO COMPORTAMENTO
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SINDROME DA IMUNODEFICIENCIA ADQUIRIDA (AIDS)
Año:
2019
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
China