Pilot of non-invasive (oral fluid) testing for HIV within a community setting.

abstract：UNLABELLED:Background As efforts continue to increase rates of HIV testing and condom use among at-risk communities in England, organisations have sought use social media for health promotion interventions. As part of a wider evaluation of It Starts With Me (ISWM), a sexual health promotion intervention in England targ...

journal_title：Sexual health

authors： Witzel TC,Guise A,Nutland W,Bourne A

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Nucleic acid detection tests (NADT) have considerable benefits for the detection of Neisseria gonorrhoeae (GC), including high sensitivity across a range of specimen types and use under widely differing settings and conditions. However, sexual health practitioners and others who use data generated by NADT for GC shoul...

journal_title：Sexual health

authors： Whiley DM,Garland SM,Harnett G,Lum G,Smith DW,Tabrizi SN,Sloots TP,Tapsall JW

更新日期：2008-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To describe trends in HIV diagnoses among men who have sex with men (MSM) in New Zealand 1996-2008, and to identify characteristics associated with HIV diagnoses in the resurgent phase. METHODS:Data collected through routine surveillance of HIV infection, where the mode of transmission included homosexual c...

journal_title：Sexual health

authors： Saxton PJ,Dickson NP,McAllister SM,Sharples K,Hughes AJ

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:An understanding of vaccine acceptance and uptake is imperative for successful vaccination of populations that will be primary targets for vaccination after a vaccine against HIV is developed and ready for dissemination. Experiences with vaccination against vaccine-preventable hepatitis (VPH) among men who h...

journal_title：Sexual health

authors： Rhodes SD,Yee LJ

更新日期：2007-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The study examined risk factors for having ever contracted sexually transmissible infections (STI) among a high-risk sample in midwestern USA. METHODS:A cross sectional survey was conducted among 428 homeless youth aged 16-19 years. Assessed correlates included child maltreatment, street exposure, sexual hi...

journal_title：Sexual health

authors： Tyler KA,Whitbeck LB,Chen X,Johnson K

更新日期：2007-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Research indicates that the incidence of hepatitis C (HCV) among HIV-positive men who have sex with men (MSM) is increasing. Although injecting drug use remains the predominant means of transmission of HCV in the developed world, there is evidence of sexual transmission of HCV among MSM. Stigma associated wi...

journal_title：Sexual health

authors： Brener L,Ellard J,Murphy D,Callander D

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The National Sexually Transmissible Infections Strategy 2005-2008 emphasised the importance of control of chlamydia and recognised contact tracing as an important health tool for this. This paper reports on a recent audit of contact tracing conducted at the Gold Coast Sexual Health Clinic. ...

journal_title：Sexual health

authors： Edmiston N,Chuah J,McLaws ML

更新日期：2006-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:porA pseudogene-negative Neisseria gonorrhoeae isolates produce false-negative results when examined by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) with porA pseudogene targets. In the present study, 533 representative gonococcal isolates received in 2011 via the Gonococcal Resistance to Antimicrobials Surveillance Program were e...

journal_title：Sexual health

authors： Toby M,Saunders P,Cole M,Grigorjev V,Alexander S,Ison C

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background:One of the possible negative consequences of sexting is the non-consensual sharing of received-intimate content. This study aimed to determine the characteristics and motives of youths who shared received-intimate images without consent. Methods: Data were obtained from a self-administrated Swiss survey on ...

journal_title：Sexual health

authors： Barrense-Dias Y,Akre C,Auderset D,Leeners B,Morselli D,Surís JC

更新日期：2020-06-29 00:00:00

abstract：:Sufficient evidence has accumulated to warrant the expansion of condom use research in several additional directions. Possible risk compensation pertaining to human papillomavirus vaccination and vaginal microbicides is one example. A second area of needed research involves the question of when couples can be advised ...

journal_title：Sexual health

authors： Crosby R,Warner L

更新日期：2008-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A vaccine program is underway to protect women against human papillomavirus (HPV) and thus cervical cancer. Previous studies have reported very low levels of HPV knowledge and there has been concern that preventative vaccines might not be readily accepted, given that HPV is transmitted sexually and the optim...

journal_title：Sexual health

authors： Pitts MK,Dyson SJ,Rosenthal DA,Garland SM

更新日期：2007-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:Background The aim of this pilot study was to assess the feasibility, acceptability and effectiveness of Positive Outlook, an online self-management program for gay men living with HIV in Australia. METHODS:Two pilot studies were conducted, a small feasibility study (Pilot 1) followed by a pilot randomised ...

journal_title：Sexual health

authors： Millard T,McDonald K,Girdler S,Slavin S,Elliot J

更新日期：2015-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate a 2-week pilot ethnic media campaign that was implemented in 14 languages to promote awareness of HIV/AIDS and HIV testing among selected non-English speaking populations in Australia in November/December 2000. METHODS:The main outcome measure was clinic attendances for the purpose of HIV testing...

journal_title：Sexual health

authors： McMahon T,Fairley CK,Donovan B,Wan L,Quin J

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:China has seen a proliferation of entertainment centres that are frequented by business people. Employees at these centres often are young, female rural-to-urban migrants who may be vulnerable to sexual violence and exploitation. METHODS:Data for this study were collected using a self-administered survey am...

journal_title：Sexual health

authors： Kelvin EA,Sun X,Mantell JE,Zhou J,Mao J,Peng Y

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:Objective To compare condom use motives and behaviours in the context of penile-vaginal intercourse (PVI) with new versus established sexual partners, using daily event-level data among a clinic-recruited sample. METHODS:Participants (ages 15-65 years old) were recruited from five sexually transmissible inf...

journal_title：Sexual health

authors： Crosby RA,Milhausen RR,Graham CA,Yarber WL,Sanders SA,Charnigo R,Shrier LA

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in Neisseria gonorrhoeae is a serious public health problem, compromising the management and control of gonorrhoea globally. Resistance in N. gonorrhoeae to ceftriaxone, the last option for first-line empirical monotherapy of gonorrhoea, has been reported from many countries globally, an...

journal_title：Sexual health

authors： Unemo M,Lahra MM,Cole M,Galarza P,Ndowa F,Martin I,Dillon JR,Ramon-Pardo P,Bolan G,Wi T

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Neisseria gonorrhoeae and Chlamydia trachomatis are important sexually transmissible pathogens. The aim of the present study was to determine their prevalence in symptomatic and asymptomatic people. METHODS:Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and standard methods were tested for 413 specimens. RESULTS:The regi...

journal_title：Sexual health

authors： Ouzounova-Raykova VV,El Tibi M,Mitov IG

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To describe the frequency of the 3-month test for re-infection among sexual health service patients in Australia. METHODS:We assessed the re-testing rates at 30-120 days after chlamydia infection in men who have sex with men (MSM), heterosexual males and females attending sexual health services across Austra...

journal_title：Sexual health

authors： Guy R,Wand H,Franklin N,Fairley CK,Chen MY,O'Connor CC,Marshall L,Grulich AE,Kaldor JM,Hellard M,Donovan B,ACCESS Collaboration.

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Australia still does not have a national sexual health strategy. Sexually transmissible infections such as chlamydia continue to plague the community, and the incidence of HIV is increasing. But a cohesive sexual health strategy cannot merely be disease-focussed, it must include the broader social and cultural aspects...

journal_title：Sexual health

authors： Chan DJ,Bradford DL

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Safer sex is important and comprises of a series of five condom-related behaviours: accessing, carrying, negotiating, using and disposing. This study explored potential gender and age differences in these condom-related behaviours. Data suggests gender differences exist for accessing, carrying and disposing behaviours...

journal_title：Sexual health

authors： Hancock J

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In Australia, Health Department policies differ on the recommended method of providing HIV results. Traditionally, all results have been provided in person. Our aim was to trial provision of HIV-negative test results by telephone to low-risk clients attending sexual health services and to assess clients' pre...

journal_title：Sexual health

authors： Conway DP,Healey LM,Rauwendaal E,Templeton DJ,Davies SC

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The identification of factors associated with delayed diagnosis of HIV infection in Victoria, Australia was the aim of the present study. METHODS:Demographic and epidemiological characteristics of cases notified to the Victorian HIV surveillance database between 1 January 1994 and 31 December 2006 were anal...

journal_title：Sexual health

authors： Lemoh C,Guy R,Yohannes K,Lewis J,Street A,Biggs B,Hellard M

更新日期：2009-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Women have been regularly underestimated in their ability to care for and wear cervical barrier devices such as diaphragms appropriately. METHODS:Data from two non-randomised, non-blinded, non-significant risk acceptability studies of a novel cervical barrier device, the SILCS diaphragm, conducted in the Do...

journal_title：Sexual health

authors： Coffey PS,Kilbourne-Brook M

更新日期：2010-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The New South Wales Government's NSW HIV Strategy 2012-2015: A New Era represented a punctuated shift of policy direction, and was remarkable for its ground-breaking declaration that HIV transmission could be virtually ended by 2020. This significant policy shift occurred after a long period of stability and only incr...

journal_title：Sexual health

authors： O'Donnell D,Perche D

更新日期：2016-04-21 00:00:00

abstract：:Increasing the frequency of HIV testing is crucial for effective HIV prevention and care. The aim of the present study was to determine whether there has been a change in HIV testing among men who have sex with men (MSM) at the South Australia Specialist Sexual Health (SASSH) clinic over the past two decades. METHODS...

journal_title：Sexual health

authors： Li B,Bi P,Ward A,Bell C,Fairley CK

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Through its ability to address and remove fear and misunderstanding and the resulting sexual reluctance and related problems, pre-marital sexual education and counselling can contribute to sexual satisfaction. METHODS:This quasi-experimental research conducted in a pre-test-post-test control group design ai...

journal_title：Sexual health

authors： Vural BK,Temel AB

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background Partner notification (PN) in Australia has been studied and improved in recent decades. International researchers have highlighted the use of electronic communication technologies to assist PN (Internet partner notification or IPN). Using the Australian experience as an example, the aim of this study is to ...

journal_title：Sexual health

authors： Iturrieta-Guaita NG,Temple-Smith MJ,Tomnay J

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:Background Ample evidence shows that partner sexual communication is related to condom use. Although communication about safer sex may often occur when sexual arousal is high, no studies have examined arousability, one's propensity for sexual arousal and partner sexual communication. The purpose of this stud...

journal_title：Sexual health

authors： Swartzendurber A,Murray SH,Sales JM,Milhausen RR,Sanders SA,Graham CA,DiClemente RJ,Wingood GM

更新日期：2015-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To describe how men narrate the process of bodily change as a trigger to presentation for a suspected sexually transmissible infection. METHODS:The study was qualitative with 18 men presenting at a specialist sexual health centre in an urban setting. RESULTS:All men gave narratives that included accounts o...

journal_title：Sexual health

authors： Pitts MK,Smith AM,Mischewski A,Fairley C

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The present study describes complex drug and sexual risk in a group of male sex workers (n = 79) who were recruited in the context of a larger study of young heroin users in Hanoi, Vietnam (n = 1270). Male sex workers were significantly more likely than male non-sex workers to be migrants (P < 0.001) and to have unsta...

journal_title：Sexual health

authors： Clatts MC,Giang le M,Goldsamt LA,Yi H

更新日期：2007-12-01 00:00:00