Re-testing for chlamydia at sexual health services in Australia, 2004-08.

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：:Chemsex is the colloquial term used for a specific pattern of drug use that is increasingly common among men who have sex with men (MSM) globally. The recreational substances employed are used specifically in a sexualized context. The reasons for chemsex among MSM are complex. The Anova Health Institute (Anova) provid...

journal_title：Sexual health

authors： Hugo JM,Rebe KB,Tsouroulis E,Manion A,de Swart G,Struthers H,McIntyre JA

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Accurate estimates of HPV vaccination coverage are critical for determining the proportion of the target female population that is not protected by the vaccine, as well as for monitoring the performance of vaccine delivery programs. The implementation of an HPV vaccination register, either as part of an existing immun...

journal_title：Sexual health

authors： Gertig DM,Brotherton JM,Saville M

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background Common causes of temporal lobe hyper intensities are central nervous system infections like herpes simplex encephalitis, Lyme disease, limbic encephalitis and vascular pathology like Cerebral Autosomal Dominant Arteriopathy with Subcortical infarcts and Leukoencephalopathy. METHODS:Personal assessment, lab...

journal_title：Sexual health

authors： Tiwana H,Ahmed A

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:It has been known for some years that the ulcerative and inflammatory STIs lead to an increased risk of HIV transmission. In particular, there is a two- to four-fold increased risk of HIV-1 acquisition associated with prevalent herpes simplex virus type 2. The challenges are discussed herein. ...

journal_title：Sexual health

authors： Russell DB

更新日期：2006-05-01 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：UNLABELLED:Background Pregnancy is a special period in the life of women characterised by physical, hormonal and psychological changes that, in conjugation with social and cultural influences, could affect women's sexuality as well as couples' sexual relationships. This cross-sectional study aimed to evaluate female se...

journal_title：Sexual health

authors： Hanafy S,Srour NE,Mostafa T

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To determine in which circumstances Victorian general practitioners (GPs) offer chlamydia testing to patients, the attitudes of GPs in relation to contact tracing, how often GPs use a pre-printed partner letter and patient brochure and what proportion of GPs have immediate internet access in their consulting...

journal_title：Sexual health

authors： Tomnay JE,Gebert RL,Fairley CK

更新日期：2006-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background Forced migration is associated with sexual vulnerability. However, little is known about the sexual health literacy and needs of refugee-background youth post resettlement. METHODS:Conducted in partnership with the Queensland Sudanese community, this study used a cross-sectional survey to explore the sexua...

journal_title：Sexual health

authors： Dean J,Mitchell M,Stewart D,Debattista J

更新日期：2017-06-01 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：UNLABELLED:Background It is important to have current reliable estimates of the prevalence, correlates and consequences of sexual coercion among a representative sample of Australian adults and to identify changes over time in prevalence and consequences. METHODS:Computer-assisted telephone interviews were completed b...

journal_title：Sexual health

authors： de Visser RO,Badcock PB,Rissel C,Richters J,Smith AM,Grulich AE,Simpson JM

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Chlamydia (Chlamydia trachomatis) is the commonest bacterial sexually transmissible infection worldwide and contributes to significant morbidity in females. We examined potential barriers and facilitating factors for screening in young Victorian women, using the social networking site, Facebook to recruit pa...

journal_title：Sexual health

authors： Ahmed N,Jayasinghe Y,Wark JD,Fenner Y,Moore EE,Tabrizi SN,Fletcher A,Garland SM

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background Men who have sex with men (MSM) have distinctive substance use (SU), which is more often linked to a sexual context than it is for their heterosexual peers. Screening of MSM's SU, its sexual contexts and the associated risks, is of clinical and public health concern. This paper aims to describe the prelimin...

journal_title：Sexual health

authors： Goyette M,Flores-Aranda J,Bertrand K,Pronovost F,Aubut V,Ortiz R,Saint-Jacques M

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Twenty-four hour access to condoms for young people living in rural Victoria is problematic for many reasons, including the fact that condom vending machines are often located in venues and places they cannot access. METHOD:We partnered with three rural councils to install condom vending machines in locatio...

journal_title：Sexual health

authors： Tomnay JE,Hatch B

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background Young adults, aged 18-30 years, comprise the largest proportion of sexually transmissible infection (STI) notifications in Australia compared with other age groups. Understanding the influence of partner and friendship networks on their STI testing practices may enhance health promotion efforts to increase ...

journal_title：Sexual health

authors： Hendry NA,Brown G,Dowsett GW,Carman M

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background A substantial increase in gonorrhoea notifications in New South Wales has been observed in recent years. METHODS:We assessed yield of testing and characteristics of those diagnosed with gonorrhoea from January 2008 to December 2013 at RPA Sexual Health in the inner-west of Sydney. Yield was defined as the ...

journal_title：Sexual health

authors： Rajagopal P,Goddard SL,Templeton DJ

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background Anal cancer disproportionately affects people with HIV infection, especially gay and bisexual men (GBM). The awareness and understanding of human papillomavirus (HPV) and anal cancer in a community-based sample of people living with HIV and GBM was explored to inform future evidence-based public health inte...

journal_title：Sexual health

authors： Feeney L,Poynten M,Jin FJ,Cooper C,Templeton DJ,O Dwyer MR,Grulich A,Hillman RJ

更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Several studies have examined condom use during 'holiday' sex but have not considered condom errors in this context. This study aims to identify factors associated with late application of condoms during participants' most recent vaginal intercourse at home and away from home (holidays or short breaks). MET...

journal_title：Sexual health

authors： Cousins G,Layte R,Ingham R,McGee H

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To describe prisoners' sexual experiences and sexual practices while in the community, sexual identities, and sexual health (e.g. self-reported exposure to sexually transmissible infections (STIs) and female reproductive outcomes) using data from the Sexual Health and Attitudes of Australian Prisoners (SHAAP)...

journal_title：Sexual health

authors： Butler T,Malacova E,Richters J,Yap L,Grant L,Richards A,Smith AM,Donovan B

更新日期：2013-03-01 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：UNLABELLED:Background Physician-adolescent sexuality discussions are a recommended element in health maintenance visits, but such discussions - if they occur at all - probably vary by adolescents' characteristics and situations, and physicians' personal beliefs and training. However, little is known about the form and ...

journal_title：Sexual health

authors： Alexander SC,Christ SL,Fortenberry JD,Pollak KI,Østbye T,Bravender T,Shields CG

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Exposure to blood during sexual intercourse is potentially important and yet understudied in HIV transmission. METHODS:The study included 415 men and 127 women receiving diagnostic and treatment services at a sexually transmitted infections (STI) clinic in Cape Town, South Africa, who completed anonymous se...

journal_title：Sexual health

authors： Kalichman SC,Simbayi LC

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sexuality and power are at the root of most sexual and reproductive health problems in Thailand, including reproductive tract infections, fertility and population control, unwanted pregnancy and abortion, unsafe abortion, unsafe motherhood and violence against women, as well as issues emerging from the mobile and migr...

journal_title：Sexual health

authors： Chandeying V

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background: The transmission of sexual images and messages via mobile phone or other electronic media (sexting) has been associated with a variety of mostly negative social and behavioural consequences. Research on sexting has focussed on youth, with limited data across demographics and with little known about the sha...

journal_title：Sexual health

authors： Garcia JR,Gesselman AN,Siliman SA,Perry BL,Coe K,Fisher HE

更新日期：2016-07-29 00:00:00

abstract：:Background Understanding people's sexual motivations has long been of public health and health promotion interest. We used daily diaries to examine how adult men's and women's event-specific affective sexual motivations were linked to the types and combinations of sexual behaviours chosen in a given sexual event. MET...

journal_title：Sexual health

authors： Hensel DJ,He F,Harezlak J,Fortenberry JD

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This paper addresses the issue of whether men who have sex with men (MSM) will share the spectacular reductions in human papillomavirus (HPV) infection and its associated neoplasia that we are currently witnessing in heterosexuals. The reproductive rate for HPV infection in heterosexuals is not well established, but 7...

journal_title：Sexual health

authors： Fairley CK,Zou H,Zhang L,Chow EPF

更新日期：2017-02-01 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：:Background Patient-delivered partner therapy (PDPT) is a method for an index patient to give treatment for genital chlamydia to their sexual partner(s) directly. In Australia, PDPT is considered suitable for heterosexual partners of men and women, but is not uniformly endorsed. We explored the policy environment for P...

journal_title：Sexual health

authors： Goller JL,Coombe J,Bourne C,Bateson D,Temple-Smith M,Tomnay J,Vaisey A,Chen MY,O Donnell H,Groos A,Sanci L,Hocking J

更新日期：2020-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:Background Chlamydia is the most commonly diagnosed bacterial sexually transmissible infection (STI) and is asymptomatic in ~80% of women. If untreated, potential consequences include pelvic inflammatory disease, ectopic pregnancy and infertility. METHODS:In 2014, a retrospective audit was undertaken at a r...

journal_title：Sexual health

authors： Tomnay JE,Coelli L,Hocking JS

更新日期：2016-04-01 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