Associations between oral sex practices and frequent mouthwash use in men who have sex with men: implications for gonorrhoea prevention.

abstract：:To answer a key question ('Are Australian sexual health clinics attracting priority populations?'), we used data from 44 Australian sexual health clinics between 2004 and 2011. We assessed the proportion of patients that were from priority populations (deemed to be at risk of sexually transmissible infections) and com...

journal_title：Sexual health

authors： Ali H,Donovan B,Fairley CK,Ryder N,McNulty A,Chen MY,Marshall L,O'Connor CC,Dickson B,Grulich AE,Hellard ME,Kaldor JM,Guy RJ,ACCESS Collaboration.

更新日期：2013-11-01 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：: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：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：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: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：BACKGROUND:The use of self-collected specimens to test for sexually transmissible infections (STI) has reduced the opportunity for physical examination. Physical examination has been found to be of limited value in asymptomatic heterosexual women and men; however, prior studies have excluded higher risk populations. We...

journal_title：Sexual health

authors： Yong Ma J,Ryder N,Wray L,McNulty A

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We investigated whether men who have sex with men (MSM) would use mouthwash daily to prevent pharyngeal gonorrhoea. Ten MSM attending the Melbourne Sexual Health Centre were asked to use a Listerine® alcohol-containing mouthwash daily for 14 days in August 2015. Mouthwash was used at least once daily for 133 of 140 pe...

journal_title：Sexual health

authors： Cornelisse VJ,Fairley CK,Walker S,Young T,Lee D,Chen MY,Bradshaw CS,Chow EPF

更新日期：2016-10-01 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：: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：: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：:This paper describes a possible multifaceted approach to human papillomavirus (HPV) related surveillance in Australia following implementation of a national HPV vaccination program. We describe eight main components: monitoring of vaccine coverage, vaccine safety, type-specific HPV infection surveillance, cervical cyt...

journal_title：Sexual health

authors： Brotherton JM,Kaldor JM,Garland SM

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background The rapid plasma reagin (RPR) assay is commonly used as a surrogate marker of infectious syphilis, but is non-specific, slow to change and variable in its rate of decline post treatment. METHODS:Within an urban sexual health service testing predominantly men who have sex with men, a file review of RPR chan...

journal_title：Sexual health

authors： Harjanto R,Smith DE,Barratt H,Kelly M,Chan D,Furner V,Smith M,Ronnachit A,Post J,Rawlinson W

更新日期：2020-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This multi-method study explores the perceived health status and health behaviours of sexual minority (i.e. self-identifying with a sexual identity label other than heterosexual) females (i.e. those assigned female at birth who may or may not identify as women) in Mumbai, India, a population whose health has...

journal_title：Sexual health

authors： Bowling J,Dodge B,Banik S,Bartelt E,Rawat S,Guerra-Reyes L,Hensel D,Herbenick D,Anand V

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:Background In this study, a previous study on the utilisation and cost of sexually transmissible infection (STI) tests was augmented by focusing on outpatient place of service for the most utilised tests. METHODS:Claims for eight STI tests [chlamydia, gonorrhoea, hepatitis B virus (HBV), HIV, human papillom...

journal_title：Sexual health

authors： Owusu-Edusei K,Patel CG,Gift TL

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study aimed to examine trends in chlamydia and gonorrhoea testing and positivity in Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal women of reproductive age. METHODS:A cohort of 318002 women, born between 1974 and 1995, residing in Western Australia (WA) was determined from birth registrations and the 2014 electoral ro...

journal_title：Sexual health

authors： Reekie J,Donovan B,Guy R,Hocking JS,Kaldor JM,Mak DB,Pearson S,Preen D,Wand H,Ward J,Liu B,Chlamydia and Reproductive Health Outcome Investigators.

更新日期：2017-11-01 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: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 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:Following a small pilot study in 2003, a study was set up to determine the prevalence of genital Chlamydia trachomatis infection in young women presenting to Family Planning NSW centres across New South Wales and to evaluate the characteristics of those infected. METHODS:A cross-sectional survey of 621 cons...

journal_title：Sexual health

authors： Bateson DJ,Weisberg E,Lota H

更新日期：2006-03-01 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 Syphilis is resurgent among gay and bisexual men (GBM) despite effective treatment and widely available diagnostic serology. The polymerase chain reaction assay for Treponema pallidum (TP-PCR) is available, but little is known about the clinical features and outcomes for patients testing positive ...

journal_title：Sexual health

authors： Read PJ,Guy R,Jeoffreys N,Baker D,Shields M,Donovan B

更新日期：2015-11-01 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：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: 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 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：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：:A cross-sectional survey was conducted to identify the attitudes and behaviours of health care workers (HCWs) in health care settings (HCS) in Fiji involving 369 participants. Self-rated knowledge of HIV and sexually transmissible infections (STIs) varied depending on whether the HCS was divisional or sub-divisional, ...

journal_title：Sexual health

authors： Lui PS,Sarangapany J,Begley K,Musson R,Ram S,Kishore K

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:Objectives Increased testing frequency is a key strategy in syphilis control, but achieving regular testing is difficult. The objective of this study is to describe a sexually transmissible infection (STI) testing outreach program (the Testing Tent) at a gay community event. METHODS:Gay men attending the te...

journal_title：Sexual health

authors： Read PJ,Knight V,Bourne C,Guy R,Donovan B,Allan W,McNulty AM

更新日期：2013-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Visceral leishmaniasis and HIV co-infection presents diagnostic, monitoring and treatment challenges. This is a report of a co-infected patient who developed multiple complications and treatment side-effects, including renal and liver failure, pancytopenia with recurrent sepsis, along with anal cancer, depression and ...

journal_title：Sexual health

authors： Kelly ML,Pinto AN,Suan D,Marriott D,Cooper DA,Pett SL

更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00