Department of Health Studies & Gerontology, BMH, University of Waterloo, 200 University Ave. W, Waterloo, ON, Canada N2L 3G1.
J Immigr Minor Health. 2010 Feb;12(1):68-73. doi: 10.1007/s10903-009-9232-0. Epub 2009 Feb 18.
Interracial relationships in Canada have increased over the years. However, little research has focused on comparing STI/HIV risk and condom use between those in intra- and interracial relationships, specifically among Middle Eastern-Canadians.
A web-based survey was administered to Middle Eastern-Canadians. Logistic regression analysis was used to assess factors associated with consistent condom use. Analyses were stratified by partner's race (Middle Eastern or non-Middle Eastern).
The analysis sub-sample consisted of 92 participants. Factors associated with consistent condom use varied between the stratified groups. Among those with Middle Eastern partners, attitude towards marriage and the family and control in the relationship were associated with condom use. Among participants with non-Middle Eastern partners, acculturation and HIV knowledge were found to be associated with condom use.
Factors associated with condom use varied between Middle Eastern-Canadians in intra- and interracial relationships. These differences illustrate the need for tailored interventions aimed at increasing condom use among this racial group.
近年来，加拿大的跨种族关系有所增加。然而，很少有研究关注比较跨种族和种族内关系中的性传播感染/艾滋病风险和 condom 使用情况，特别是在中东裔加拿大人中。
对中东裔加拿大人进行了一项基于网络的调查。使用逻辑回归分析来评估与 condom 使用一致相关的因素。按伴侣的种族（中东裔或非中东裔）进行分层分析。
分析的子样本包括 92 名参与者。在分层组之间，与 condom 使用一致相关的因素有所不同。在与中东裔伴侣的参与者中，对婚姻和家庭的态度以及关系中的控制与 condom 使用相关。在与非中东裔伴侣的参与者中，发现文化适应和艾滋病病毒知识与 condom 使用相关。
在跨种族和种族内关系中，与 condom 使用一致相关的因素在中东裔加拿大人中有所不同。这些差异表明需要针对这个种族群体制定有针对性的干预措施，以增加 condom 使用。
