The National Asian Women's Health Organization (NAWHO) surveyed 802 Asian-American men between the ages of 18 and 65 regarding their reproductive health attitudes and practices.

Findings include:

• 87% of Asian-American men are sexually active.

• 89% of Asian-American men have never seen a health care provider for information about family planning or sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).

• Over 83% of Asian-American men feel they are not at risk for HIV.

• 80% of Asian-American men feel they are not at risk for any STD.

• 79% of Asian-American men support public funding for reproductive health services.

The findings suggest that, while Asian-American men are sexually active, an alarming number think that they are not at risk for STDs and have never seen a reproductive health care provider. This behavior places them, their partners, and their families at greater risk. NAWHO recommends that public health policies and programs need to target Asian-American men, and educate them on STD and HIV awareness.

For more information:

NAWHO
250 Montgomery Street, Suite 1500
San Francisco, CA 94104
Phone: 415/989-9747
Fax: 415/989.9758
Web site: http://www.nawho.org