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In China today, there is often strong social stigma regarding STIs/STDs. In a 2008 study of Shanghai migrant women, over 50% agreed that people who acquired HIV through drugs or sex deserved it. Yet only 3.7% had ever been tested for HIV.<ref>[http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3022510/ STIGMA AGAINST HIV-INFECTED PERSONS AMONG MIGRANT WOMEN LIVING IN SHANGHAI, CHINA]</ref> In 2016, another study concluded that "people who contracted HIV from 'blameless' routes (e.g., with stable partners) may have less stigmatized experience compared to people who contracted HIV from 'blamable' routes (e.g., injecting drug use, sex with sex workers).<ref>[http://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0151078 Stigma against People Living with HIV/AIDS in China: Does the Route of Infection Matter?]</ref>
In China today, there is often strong social stigma regarding STIs/STDs. In a 2008 study of Shanghai migrant women, over 50% agreed that people who acquired HIV through drugs or sex deserved it. Yet only 3.7% had ever been tested for HIV.<ref>[http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3022510/ STIGMA AGAINST HIV-INFECTED PERSONS AMONG MIGRANT WOMEN LIVING IN SHANGHAI, CHINA]</ref> In 2016, another study concluded that "people who contracted HIV from 'blameless' routes (e.g., with stable partners) may have less stigmatized experience compared to people who contracted HIV from 'blamable' routes (e.g., injecting drug use, sex with sex workers).<ref>[http://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0151078 Stigma against People Living with HIV/AIDS in China: Does the Route of Infection Matter?]</ref>


===What to Get & Where to Get It===
===Helpful Terminology===


Chinese words for STDs/STIs:<ref>[http://www.healthandsafetyinshanghai.com/shanghai-std.html Shanghai STD Guide]</ref>
Chinese words for STDs/STIs:<ref>[http://www.healthandsafetyinshanghai.com/shanghai-std.html Shanghai STD Guide]</ref>
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Hepatitis B: Yǐxíng gānyán 乙型肝炎
Hepatitis B: Yǐxíng gānyán 乙型肝炎


====Testing Facilities====
===Testing Facilities===
 
Note: You'll typically pay a fee for a bundle of STD tests at public Chinese clinics. But you'll be charged an extra fee if you also want an HPV test.


* [http://www.shskin.com Shanghai Skin Disease & STD Clinic (上海市皮肤病性病医院)]: This clinic is in a Chinese public hospital so prices are lower. Tests for chlamydia, hepatitis B, HIV, syphilis. Read an account [http://www.smartshanghai.com/articles/wellbeing/burning-questions-how-to-get-an-std-test here ], [http://www.shanghaiexpat.com/phpbbforum/std-testing-t108053.html here] and [http://madshanghai.com/getting-and-std-check-in-shanghai/ here] about getting tested at the clinic. Tests range from 400-500rmb with an 18rmb registration fee. Address: 196 Wuyi Lu, near Anxi Lu, 武夷路196号, 近安西路 PHONE: 6183 3107 AREA: METRO: 20 mins walk from Jiangsu Rd. Hours: Monday-Saturday, Morning Hours, Registration: 7:30-11am, Treatment Hours: 8am-Midday. Afternoon Hours: Registration: 12:30-4:15pm, Treatment Hours: 1:30-5pm.
* [http://www.shskin.com Shanghai Skin Disease & STD Clinic (上海市皮肤病性病医院)]: This clinic is in a Chinese public hospital so prices are lower. Tests for chlamydia, hepatitis B, HIV, syphilis. Read an account [http://www.smartshanghai.com/articles/wellbeing/burning-questions-how-to-get-an-std-test here ], [http://www.shanghaiexpat.com/phpbbforum/std-testing-t108053.html here] and [http://madshanghai.com/getting-and-std-check-in-shanghai/ here] about getting tested at the clinic. Tests range from 400-500rmb with an 18rmb registration fee. Address: 196 Wuyi Lu, near Anxi Lu, 武夷路196号, 近安西路 PHONE: 6183 3107 AREA: METRO: 20 mins walk from Jiangsu Rd. Hours: Monday-Saturday, Morning Hours, Registration: 7:30-11am, Treatment Hours: 8am-Midday. Afternoon Hours: Registration: 12:30-4:15pm, Treatment Hours: 1:30-5pm.
* Huashan Hospital (华山医院): This is another public hospital where you can be tested at a cheaper rate. Tests for chlamydia, hepatitis B, herpes, gonorrhea, syphilis, HIV. Costs are about 452.50RMB, includes a registration fee of 15.50RMB (2012). Note that there are some English-speaking doctors on staff but you'll get  your test results in Chinese. Click [http://www.timeoutshanghai.com/features/Health__Wellness/8044/Shanghai-sexual-health-guide-part-two.html here] for personal testimonial.
* Huashan Hospital (华山医院): This is another public hospital where you can be tested at a cheaper rate. Tests for chlamydia, hepatitis B, herpes, gonorrhea, syphilis, HIV. Costs are about 452.50RMB, includes a registration fee of 15.50RMB (2012). Note that there are some English-speaking doctors on staff but you'll get  your test results in Chinese. Click [http://www.timeoutshanghai.com/features/Health__Wellness/8044/Shanghai-sexual-health-guide-part-two.html here] for personal testimonial.
* Shanghai People's Number One Hospital: Tests for chlamydia, hepatitis B, gonorrhea, syphilis, HIV. Costs 285.50RMB, includes a registration fee of 15.50RMB.  Click [http://www.timeoutshanghai.com/features/Health__Wellness/8044/Shanghai-sexual-health-guide-part-two.html here] for personal testimonial.
* Shanghai People's Number One Hospital: Tests for chlamydia, hepatitis B, gonorrhea, syphilis, HIV. Costs 285.50RMB, includes a registration fee of 15.50RMB.  Click [http://www.timeoutshanghai.com/features/Health__Wellness/8044/Shanghai-sexual-health-guide-part-two.html here] for personal testimonial.
* [http://www.sinoaid.cn/shanghai-stds-testing.html  Sino-Aid]: "is where you can have sexual health check ups, included HIV and STD (Sexually Transmitted Diseases) testing. In our STDs Testing Center you should be seen anonymously if you want to be. Our STDs Center is located in both Pudong and Puxi area of Shanghai. You may need to make an appointment with us @ 021 - 5108 2260 or send your requires to info@sinoaid.cn."
* [http://www.sinoaid.cn/shanghai-stds-testing.html  Sino-Aid]: This clinic "is where you can have sexual health check ups, included HIV and STD (Sexually Transmitted Diseases) testing. In our STDs Testing Center you should be seen anonymously if you want to be. Our STDs Center is located in both Pudong and Puxi area of Shanghai. You may need to make an appointment with us @ 021 - 5108 2260 or send your requires to info@sinoaid.cn."
* [http://www.worldpathclinic.com WorldPath]: 1,000RMB/ consultation; 800RMB/smear test; 1,200RMB/ HPV test. Address: 399 Nanquan Bei Lu, near Century Avenue, Pudong (2020 7888). Open 9am- 8pm Mon-Fri; 9am-5.30pm Sat- Sun.  
* [http://www.worldpathclinic.com WorldPath]: 1,000RMB/ consultation; 800RMB/smear test; 1,200RMB/ HPV test. Address: 399 Nanquan Bei Lu, near Century Avenue, Pudong (2020 7888). Open 9am- 8pm Mon-Fri; 9am-5.30pm Sat- Sun.  
* [http://www.parkwayhealth.cn/ Parkway Health]: Tests for syphilis, gonorrhea, HIV and HPV. RMB1,300/consultation, RMB226/syphilis, RMB300/gonorrhea, RMB286/HIV, RMB1,060/HPV. Staff speak English, Spanish and French, depending on location.
* [http://www.parkwayhealth.cn/ Parkway Health]: Tests for syphilis, gonorrhea, HIV and HPV. RMB1,300/consultation, RMB226/syphilis, RMB300/gonorrhea, RMB286/HIV, RMB1,060/HPV. Staff speak English, Spanish and French, depending on location.
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* [http://en.renai.cn/news/122.html  Ren'ai Hospital VIP ward]: "Renai hospital is a member hospital of Bo Ai medical group... the largest privately-owned Chinese healthcare group with 26 medical facilities across Chinese mainland... Renai hospital is the first private hospital, established in Shanghai in 2001. Renai pioneered the introduction of personalized care to healthcare service sector... The Renai International Medical Center, offers direct billing services with international and local insurance companies for policy holders. It is located in the bustling city center, Xu Jia Hui area, where there is convenient transportation from every corner of Shanghai." Appointment Center : (8621)54893781 Appointment Center : 64688888-801/810, 24hr ER Hotline : 15021633821, Address: No.127, Caoxi Rd. Xuhui District. Shanghai 200235 P.R.C
* [http://en.renai.cn/news/122.html  Ren'ai Hospital VIP ward]: "Renai hospital is a member hospital of Bo Ai medical group... the largest privately-owned Chinese healthcare group with 26 medical facilities across Chinese mainland... Renai hospital is the first private hospital, established in Shanghai in 2001. Renai pioneered the introduction of personalized care to healthcare service sector... The Renai International Medical Center, offers direct billing services with international and local insurance companies for policy holders. It is located in the bustling city center, Xu Jia Hui area, where there is convenient transportation from every corner of Shanghai." Appointment Center : (8621)54893781 Appointment Center : 64688888-801/810, 24hr ER Hotline : 15021633821, Address: No.127, Caoxi Rd. Xuhui District. Shanghai 200235 P.R.C
* [http://www.www.sithc.com Shanghai International Travel Healthcare Center]: This is for foreigners. Address: 15 Jinbang Lu, Changning district. Contact: 021-6268-6171 (main line); 021-6268-8851 (physical examination for foreigners); 021-6268-5072 (vaccination for foreigners); fax: 021-6268-3088. Hours: No specific hours; make an appointment first., Fees: 640 yuan; 470 yuan (students). Additional fees, such as delivery fees, may apply.
* [http://www.www.sithc.com Shanghai International Travel Healthcare Center]: This is for foreigners. Address: 15 Jinbang Lu, Changning district. Contact: 021-6268-6171 (main line); 021-6268-8851 (physical examination for foreigners); 021-6268-5072 (vaccination for foreigners); fax: 021-6268-3088. Hours: No specific hours; make an appointment first., Fees: 640 yuan; 470 yuan (students). Additional fees, such as delivery fees, may apply.
* Shanghai Association for STD/HIV/AIDS Prevention & Control: This association is included in the AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) directory. They may be able to refer you to a provider that works for you and may even test themselves (we're not sure). Address: No. 1477, Beijing West Road, Jingan District, Shanghai, Shanghai, China. Phone: (+86) 13701741904.


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===Costs===
===Costs===


If you choose to go to a public clinic, prices will be cheaper. However, anonymity is not guaranteed. Overall, expect to pay anywhere from 300-1000 RMB for the consultation and between 100-800RMB per test.
* You'll typically pay a fee for a bundle of STD tests at public Chinese clinics. But you'll be charged an extra fee if you also want an HPV test.
* If you choose to go to a public clinic, prices will be cheaper. However, anonymity is not guaranteed. Overall, expect to pay anywhere from 300-1000 RMB for the consultation and between 100-800RMB per test.


==Medications & Vaccines==
==Medications & Vaccines==

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