Table 1.
Self-reported socio-demographic characteristics and sexual behaviors of study participants (N = 23)
| n (%) | Mean (SD) | Median (IQR) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | -- | 24 (3.9) | -- |
| Income | -- | 5,600,000 VND (6,055,275) | -- |
| Income from sex work | -- | 6,870,000 VND (7,719,834) | -- |
| Gender | |||
| Male | 22 (95.7) | -- | -- |
| Other gender identity | 1 (4.3) | -- | -- |
| Sexual orientation identity | |||
| Heterosexual/straight | 7 (30.4) | -- | -- |
| Homosexual/gay | 7 (30.4) | -- | -- |
| Bisexual | 7 (30.4) | -- | -- |
| Other sexual orientation identity | 2 (8.7) | -- | -- |
| Education | |||
| Middle school (grade 6–8) | 7 (30.4) | -- | -- |
| Secondary (grade 9–12) | 14 (60.9) | -- | -- |
| Undergraduate/Four-year college | 2 (8.7) | -- | -- |
| Marital status | |||
| Unmarried | 21 (91.3) | -- | -- |
| Legally married | 2 (8.7) | -- | -- |
| Employment | |||
| Full-time (30+ hours per week) | 21 (91.3) | -- | -- |
| Part-time (<30 hours per week) | 2 (8.7) | -- | -- |
| Sex work disclosure | |||
| Homosexual/gay friends | 7 (30.4) | -- | -- |
| Heterosexual/straight friends | 4 (17.4) | -- | -- |
| Family members | 4 (17.4) | -- | -- |
| Female partner | 2 (8.7) | -- | -- |
| Male partner | 6 (26.1) | ||
| Have not disclosed to anyone | 3 (13.0) | -- | -- |
| Sexual risk behaviors | |||
| # of male non-paying sex partners | -- | 156.5 (406.3) | 60.0 (70.0) |
| Unprotected anal sex with male non-paying sex partner | 11 (47.8) | -- | -- |
| # of male clients | -- | 158.5 (405.6) | 60.0 (70.0) |
| Unprotected anal sex with male non-paying sex partner | 9 (39.1) | -- | -- |
| # of female non-transactional sex partners | -- | 5.8 (8.3) | 3.0 (5.0) |
| Unprotected vaginal/anal sex with female non-paying partner | 7 (30.4) | -- | -- |
VND = Vietnamese Dong (21,099 VND is equal to $1 USD)