Do callers to the NSW Sexual Health Infoline attend the services they are referred to?

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: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：: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：: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: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：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：:The introduction of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) has irrevocably changed the nature of the HIV epidemic in developed countries. Although the use of HAART does not completely restore health in HIV-infected individuals, it has dramatically reduced morbidity and mortality. Increases in life expectancy res...

journal_title：Sexual health

authors： Cordery DV,Cooper DA

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The resurgence of syphilis in men who have sex with men (MSM) has proved remarkably resilient in the face of innovative control and prevention interventions. Understanding the determinants of the current outbreaks has been restricted by the available data. Qualitative work is needed to understand individual ...

journal_title：Sexual health

authors： Lambert NL,Imrie J,Fisher MJ,Phillips A,Watson R,Dean G

更新日期：2006-09-01 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：: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：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：: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：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：: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:The present study sought to determine the level of undiagnosed HIV infection within a community setting of men who have sex with men (MSM) and identify any associated sexual risk behaviours. METHODS:A total of 427 MSM were recruited in sex-on-premises venues (SOPV) and gay bars within the inner city of Bris...

journal_title：Sexual health

authors： Birrell F,Staunton S,Debattista J,Roudenko N,Rutkin W,Davis C

更新日期：2010-03-01 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：: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：:Background Mathematical models have demonstrated that the majority of gonococcal transmission is from oropharynx to oropharynx (i.e. kissing) among men who have sex with men (MSM). The aim of this study is to investigate the association between the number of partners within specific time periods and gonorrhoea and chl...

journal_title：Sexual health

authors： Priest D,Read TRH,Chen MY,Bradshaw CS,Fairley CK,Chow EPF

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Rates of sexually transmissible infections (STIs) in remote central Australian Aboriginal communities have been persistently high for over two decades, yet risk factors for STIs in these communities are not well understood. This qualitative study explored behavioural and contextual risk factors for STIs in young Abori...

journal_title：Sexual health

authors： Watson C,Smith K,Latif A,Armstrong W,Ward J,Guy R,Senior K

更新日期：2020-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The increased life expectancy of HIV-infected individuals due to improved treatment has revealed an unexpected increase in non-AIDS comorbidities that are typically associated with older age including cardiovascular disease, dementia and frailty. The majority of these diseases arise as the result of dysregulated syste...

journal_title：Sexual health

authors： Hearps AC,Angelovich TA,Jaworowski A,Mills J,Landay AL,Crowe SM

更新日期：2011-12-01 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：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: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：UNLABELLED:Background In HIV-positive people, sexually transmissible infections (STIs) probably increase the infectiousness of HIV. METHODS:In 2010, we established a cohort of individuals (n=554) from clinics in the Australian HIV Observational Database (AHOD). We calculated retrospective rates for four STIs for 2005-...

journal_title：Sexual health

authors： Mulhall BP,Wright S,Allen D,Brown K,Dickson B,Grotowski M,Jackson E,Petoumenos K,Read P,Read T,Russell D,Smith DJ,Templeton DJ,Fairley CK,Law MG

更新日期：2014-09-01 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: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：: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:Barrier methods for HIV and sexually transmissible infection (STI) prevention among women who have sex with women (WSW) are available, although their effectiveness has not been systematically investigated. These methods are infrequently used by WSW. As part of a larger study on STI risk perceptions and safer...

journal_title：Sexual health

authors： Muzny CA,Harbison HS,Pembleton ES,Hook EW,Austin EL

更新日期：2013-05-01 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：:A 44-year-old man with well-controlled HIV presented with low-grade fever, pharyngitis, frontal headache, abdominal and shin pain, and abnormal liver function tests 8 weeks after switching from zidovudine to abacavir (while continuing nevirapine and lamivudine). An abacavir reaction was the working diagnosis and thus ...

journal_title：Sexual health

authors： Trevillyan JM,Yap KS,Hoy J

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00