Progress in research of health risk factors among women who have sex with women

Women who have sex with women(WSW)include lesbian,bisexual,part of heterosexual and circumstances homosexuality.Compared with heterosexual,some foreign studies have revealed that WSW had elevated rates of sexually transmitted diseases(STD),mental health disease and lower health status.However,there are a few of researches on sexual behaviors and health status among Chinese WSW.Many domestic and foreign researches were widely retrieved and behavioral characteristics,prevalence of STD,mental health status and risk factors among WSW were reviewed.And this review aims to provide references for health education and behavior intervention among WSW.