Human papillomavirus vaccination in men who have sex with men - what will be required by 2020 for the same dramatic changes seen in heterosexuals.

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：:Background The aims of this research were to determine personal differences depending on the reason for regretting or not first vaginal intercourse and its effects on sexual behaviour later on among young adults, and to assess the association between reasons for engaging in first vaginal intercourse and regretting it....

journal_title：Sexual health

authors： Suris JC,Akre C,Jacot-Descombes C,Leeners B,Morselli D,Barrense-Dias Y

更新日期：2020-06-01 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

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：: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：:This Special Issue of Sexual Health aims to collate the latest evidence base focussed on understanding the current epidemic and transmission of gonorrhoea, choice of treatment, molecular epidemiology application, concerns about antimicrobial resistance and alternative prevention and control for gonorrhoea. ...

journal_title：Sexual health

authors： Ong JJ,Wi T,Hughes G,Williamson DA,Mayaud P,Chow EPF

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There are few population-based data on the disease burden of cervical cancer from developing countries, especially South Pacific islands. This study aimed to determine the incidence and mortality associated with cervical cancer and the coverage of Papanicolaou (Pap) cervical cytology in 20- to 69-year-old wo...

journal_title：Sexual health

authors： Law I,Fong JJ,Buadromo EM,Samuela J,Patel MS,Garland SM,Mulholland EK,Russell FM

更新日期：2013-05-01 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：: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：:Background Delay discounting has been found to be associated with numerous health-related outcomes, including risky sexual behaviour. To date, it is unclear whether delay discounting measured in different domains is associated within individuals. The goal of this study was to assess the concordance of monetary and sex...

journal_title：Sexual health

authors： Jones J,Guest JL,Sullivan PS,Kramer MR,Jenness SM,Sales JM

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background Strategic communications are critical for successful market introduction of oral pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP). This paper focuses on the OPTIONS Consortium's approach to developing the PrEP Communications Accelerator, a digital tool that provides communication strategies and tools for generating demand f...

journal_title：Sexual health

authors： Schwartz K,Ferrigno B,Vining S,Gomez A,Briedenhann E,Gardiner E,Jeckonia P,Torjesen K

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:Background Cervical cancer is preventable through screening, and HIV treatment guidelines recommend that all HIV-infected women receive cervical cancer twice during the year after HIV diagnosis and annually thereafter. Different immunohistochemical markers have been studied to highlight cervical intraepithel...

journal_title：Sexual health

authors： Del Gobbo A,Bonoldi E,Cribiù FM,Franceschetti I,Matinato C,Fiori S,Gianelli U,Bosari S

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Some investigators have proposed screening homosexual men for anal cancer and its probable precursor, high grade anal intraepithelial neoplasia (AIN). Using widely accepted criteria for the introduction of screening programmes, this paper reviews the current evidence for screening for this condition in this high risk ...

journal_title：Sexual health

authors： Anderson JS,Vajdic C,Grulich AE

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background Geosocial-networking smartphone applications (apps) have been used increasingly by men who have sex with men (MSM) to meet new sexual partners. The purpose of this study was to examine associations between contexts of app use (e.g. using apps when drinking) and condomless anal intercourse among a sample of ...

journal_title：Sexual health

authors： Goedel WC,Duncan DT

更新日期：2016-11-01 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: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：:In New South Wales (NSW), Australia, innovative community-based testing models have been implemented to increase HIV testing among populations at risk. The characteristics of patients newly diagnosed with HIV at a community-based testing site and at a traditional clinical service in Sydney, NSW, were compared. Compare...

journal_title：Sexual health

authors： Houghton R,McIver R,Lockwood T,Johnson K,Foster R

更新日期：2020-08-01 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:This study examined the prevalence, correlates and consequences of abnormal Pap smears in a population-based survey of sexuality and health in the Australian community. METHODS:Cross-sectional telephone survey of 908 women aged 18-59 years randomly selected from the Commonwealth electoral roll. RESULTS:Mos...

journal_title：Sexual health

authors： Posner TN,Boyle FM,Purdie DM,Dunne MP,Najman JM

更新日期：2006-12-01 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:The NSW Sexual Health Infoline (SHIL) is a free and confidential sexual health information and referral line. The ability of Australian sexual health helplines to facilitate successful referrals has not been studied. In the present study, we sought to determine whether callers were successful in accessing th...

journal_title：Sexual health

authors： Ewing M,Read P,Knight V,Morgan S,Hanlon M,McDonald A,McIver R,Wright S,McNulty A

更新日期：2013-12-01 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 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:Most women who live in sub-Saharan countries have heard of HIV/AIDS, but there is still widespread misunderstanding about how HIV is spread, the consequences of infection, and how to protect against infection. The aim of the present study was to investigate knowledge about HIV and attitudes towards condom us...

journal_title：Sexual health

authors： Drummond PD,Mizan A,Wright B

更新日期：2008-09-01 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

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 The 7.5-kb chlamydial cryptic plasmid remains a widely used sequence target for Chlamydia trachomatis nucleic acid amplification tests, but sequence variation in this plasmid, particularly a previously reported 377-bp deletion, can cause false-negative results. Here we report the presence in Australia of a ...

journal_title：Sexual health

authors： Sweeney EL,Bletchly C,Gupta R,Whiley DM

更新日期：2019-08-01 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：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：BACKGROUND:Rates of HIV in New South Wales (NSW) have been stable, but have increased significantly in other Australian states. The reasons for this are unknown and may be associated with differences in the management of sexually transmissible infections (STI) and HIV in different states in Australia. Our aim was to de...

journal_title：Sexual health

authors： Fairley CK,Fehler G,Lewin SR,Pitts M,Chen MY,Bradshaw CS,Hocking JS

更新日期：2008-06-01 00:00:00