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ArticlePloS one2017

"When I first saw a condom, I was frightened": A qualitative study of sexual behavior, love and life of young cross-border migrants in urban Chiang Mai, Thailand.

Arunrat Tangmunkongvorakul, Patou Masika Musumari, Kriengkrai Srithanaviboonchai, Veruree Manoyos, Teeranee Techasrivichien, S Pilar Suguimoto, Masako Ono-Kihara, Masahiro Kihara, Suwat Chariyalertsak

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Arunrat TangmunkongvorakulResearch Institute for Health Sciences, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand.
Patou Masika MusumariDepartment of Global Health and Socio-epidemiology, Kyoto University School of Public Health, Kyoto, Japan.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-8203-4532
Kriengkrai SrithanaviboonchaiResearch Institute for Health Sciences, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand.
Veruree ManoyosResearch Institute for Health Sciences, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand.
Teeranee TechasrivichienDepartment of Global Health and Socio-epidemiology, Kyoto University School of Public Health, Kyoto, Japan.
S Pilar SuguimotoDepartment of Global Health and Socio-epidemiology, Kyoto University School of Public Health, Kyoto, Japan.
Masako Ono-KiharaDepartment of Global Health and Socio-epidemiology, Kyoto University School of Public Health, Kyoto, Japan.
Masahiro KiharaDepartment of Global Health and Socio-epidemiology, Kyoto University School of Public Health, Kyoto, Japan.
Suwat ChariyalertsakResearch Institute for Health Sciences, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand.
Kyoto University · JPChiang Mai University · TH

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundMany young migrant workers move across the border to Chiang Mai, a major city in Northern Thailand, in search of work opportunities. This study describes their sexual behavior, lifestyles, relationships and experiences with youth-friendly sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services.

methodsThis is the qualitative arm of a mixed methods study using focus group discussions (FGDs) among young MWs aged 15-24 years in urban Chiang Mai. We conducted 6 FGDs with 84 participants (43 males, 41 females) organized in groups of 10-15 people, including 3 groups of males, 2 groups of females, and 1 group of both males and females.

resultsWe found that the lack of parental control, pressure to assimilate into Thai society, access to social media and modern communication technologies, and limited knowledge and access to sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services interplayed to shape lifestyle and sexual behaviors, including low condom use among young migrants.

conclusionThe present study helped discern the vulnerability of young migrants to adverse SRH outcomes. This particular group of youth needs urgent intervention to improve their knowledge on SRH and access to a youth-friendly clinic to help them personalize risk of HIV and other adverse SRH outcomes.

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CondomsQualitative ResearchAdolescentAdultFemaleFocus GroupsHumansMaleReproductive Health ServicesRural PopulationSexual BehaviorThailandTransients and MigrantsUrban PopulationYoung Adult

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