Study on effect of AIDS/STD education on self-rated health among floating population

  Objective   To find out the self-rated health status of floating population, and to analyse the effect of STD/AIDS education on self-rated health among floating population.

  Methods   The self-rated health measurement scale (SRHMS)was administered to 3 groups(floating population, control and local group).Then the floating population group was received STD/AIDS education.After 1 week of that, the SRHMS was administered again.

  Results   There were no significant differences on total score and mental score of health between floating population and local.The physical score of floating population was higher the that of local(P=0.01), whereas the social score of health was lower than that of local(P=0.000).After HIV/A1DS education, the physical score, mental score, social score and total score of floating population improved significantly(P < 0.01).The results of the multiple linear regression analysis showed that physical health and mental health had an important effect on social health.

  Conclusion   We should pay attention to the social health of floating populations, and the HIV/AIDS education is an feasible and effective way to improve their health status.