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Document 1834
DOCN M94A1834
TI Heterosexual behavior related to the risk of HIV infection among
Japanese men in Bangkok, Thailand.
DT 9412
AU Cash RA; Harvard Institute for International Development, Cambridge, MA;
02115.
SO Int Conf AIDS. 1994 Aug 7-12;10(1):440 (abstract no. PD0367). Unique
Identifier : AIDSLINE ICA10/94370741
AB OBJECTIVE: To determine the attitude and behavior of Japanese men (a
group with a history of high condom use) related to the use of evening
entertainment, especially commercial sex workers (CSWs) in Bangkok,
Thailand. METHODS: In depth interviews and focus group discussions were
held with Japanese, 55 male tourists. 50 businessmen, 20 housewives, and
5 tour guides from Japanese travel agencies. Many of the interviews were
facilitated by the concerned Japanese Chamber of Commerce in Bangkok.
RESULTS: Japanese tourists and businessmen made extensive use of CSW's
(71%) though 76% saw this as risky behavior. Condom use was used by at
least 95% of respondents but only 51% used condoms everytime, (reasons
are discussed). Businessmen felt the risk could be reduced if companies
gave greater AIDS education to their employees, sent families together
if overseas posting was for a long period, and discouraged sex-service
as part of guest entertainment. Housewives were more knowledgeable about
AIDS, than their husbands. They also criticized the companies policies
with regards to encouraging sex entertainment. DISCUSSION AND
CONCLUSIONS: There are many practices of Japanese businesses that
encourage risk behavior, especially the use of CSW's. Wives often do not
wish for the family to have to travel to Thailand because of concerns
for their marriage life, children education and the stigma attached to
their lives when returned to Japan. AIDS educational programs should be
conducted in Japan through businesses, especially, tourist agencies, and
government that emphasize 1) Responsible sexual behavior of men; 2) the
importance of condom use for all sexual encounters outside a monogamous
relationship; and 3) the human rights and dignities of the cultures
where they are guests. Companies must change policy so families can
travel together and good schools to be provided in the country.
DE Condoms Female Human HIV Infections/ETHNOLOGY/*TRANSMISSION
Japan/ETHNOLOGY Male Prostitution Risk Factors *Sex Behavior
Thailand MEETING ABSTRACT
SOURCE: National Library of Medicine. NOTICE: This material may be
protected by Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.Code).