Sexual Behaviors Among Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Other Sexual and Gender Diverse Medical Students: A National Study of Thai Medical Schools
Issued Date
2023-01-01
Resource Type
ISSN
19317611
eISSN
1931762X
Scopus ID
2-s2.0-85161434280
Journal Title
International Journal of Sexual Health
Rights Holder(s)
SCOPUS
Bibliographic Citation
International Journal of Sexual Health (2023)
Suggested Citation
Wainipitapong S., Oon-arom A., Wiwattarangkul T., Vadhanavikkit P., Wiwattanaworaset P., Srifuengfung M., Chiddaycha M. Sexual Behaviors Among Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Other Sexual and Gender Diverse Medical Students: A National Study of Thai Medical Schools. International Journal of Sexual Health (2023). doi:10.1080/19317611.2023.2214801 Retrieved from: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/20.500.14594/85139
Title
Sexual Behaviors Among Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Other Sexual and Gender Diverse Medical Students: A National Study of Thai Medical Schools
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Abstract
Objective: This study aims to investigate sexual behaviors among gender diverse (LGBT and other sexual/gender minorities) and nongender-diverse medical students. Methods: In 2021 academic year, medical students from five Thai medical schools completed questionnaires identifying demographic data, psychosexual factors, sexual experiences, and risks. Results: Among 1,322 students, 32.1% were gender-diverse students who had lower age at first sexual intercourse and more experiences in solitary and partnered sexual activity. Conclusions: Use of hookup applications was more frequent among gay and bisexual males. Risky sexual behaviors were significantly higher among bisexual females. Gender-diverse medical students showed higher involvement in sexual activities. Future studies should be addressing sexual health in Thai medical education.