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. 2023 Jun 1;35(3):352-362.
doi: 10.1080/19317611.2023.2214801. eCollection 2023.

Sexual Behaviors Among Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Other Sexual and Gender Diverse Medical Students: A National Study of Thai Medical Schools

Sorawit Wainipitapong  1   2 , Awirut Oon-Arom  3 , Teeravut Wiwattarangkul  1 , Papan Vadhanavikkit  4 , Pakawat Wiwattanaworaset  5 , Maytinee Srifuengfung  6 , Mayteewat Chiddaycha  1
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Sexual Behaviors Among Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Other Sexual and Gender Diverse Medical Students: A National Study of Thai Medical Schools

Sorawit Wainipitapong et al. Int J Sex Health. .

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.

Keywords: LGBT; gender diversity; medical education; medical student; sex; sexual activity.

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