Gender and class differences in young people's sexuality and HIV/AIDS risk-taking behaviours in Thailand.
This study examines gender and class differences in young people's beliefs about sexuality and HIV/AIDS risk-taking behaviours in Thailand. Sixty young people aged 15-19, divided equally by gender and socioeconomic background, participated in focus groups and in-depth interviews. Four topics were ex...
| Publicado en: | Culture, Health & Sexuality Vol. 6; no. 3; pp. 189 - 204 |
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Taylor & Francis Ltd
May/Jun2004
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