Contextual and behavioural risk factors for sexually transmissible infections in young Aboriginal people in central Australia: a qualitative study.

abstract：:Background Rates of gonorrhoea continue to rise among men who have sex with men (MSM) in Australia and worldwide. Recently, it has been proposed that oropharyngeal gonorrhoea may play a role in its onward transmission and that mouthwash use may be an effective intervention for gonorrhoea prevention and control. The ob...

journal_title：Sexual health

authors： Phillips T,Fairley CK,Walker S,Chow EPF

更新日期：2019-09-01 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:In New South Wales (NSW), publicly funded sexual health services (PFSHSs) target the populations at greatest risk for important sexually transmissible infections (STIs) and so may make a large contribution to the diagnosis of notifiable STIs. We aimed to determine the proportions of STIs diagnosed in PFSHSs ...

journal_title：Sexual health

authors： Bourne C,Allen D,Brown K,Davies SC,McNulty A,Smith DE,O'Connor CC,Couldwell D,Jackson E,Bolton M,Rodgers C,Konecny P,Smith DJ,Parker A

更新日期：2013-05-01 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

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：:Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination is expected to reduce the burden of cervical cancer in most settings; however, it is also expected to interfere with the effectiveness of screening. In the future, maintaining Pap cytology as the primary cervical screening test may become too costly. As the prevalence of cervical...

journal_title：Sexual health

authors： Tota J,Mahmud SM,Ferenczy A,Coutlée F,Franco EL

更新日期：2010-09-01 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：: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：:This report describes a patient with symptomatic Trichomonas vaginalis infection who was unable to tolerate nitroimidazole drugs because of severe hypersensitivity, for which desensitisation was not possible. Use of intravaginal clotrimazole, intravaginal paromomycin, intravaginal furazolidone, povidone-iodine douches...

journal_title：Sexual health

authors： Muzny C,Barnes A,Mena L

更新日期：2012-09-01 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 A 2006 Australian sexual health clinic audit of pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) diagnosis rates found variability between doctors. Doctors were given audit feedback towards increasing diagnosis and reducing variability. The clinic implemented other improvements to increase capacity. This study investigate...

journal_title：Sexual health

authors： Goller JL,Fairley CK,De Livera AM,Chen MY,Bradshaw CS,Chow EPF,Guy R,Hocking JS

更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background Research on substance use among transgender female sex workers in China is scarce. The aims of this study were to examine: (1) the prevalence of alcohol or illicit drug use before commercial sex among this population; and (2) correlates of alcohol and illicit drug use. METHODS:Complete survey data were ana...

journal_title：Sexual health

authors： Wang Q,Chang R,Wang Y,Jiang X,Zhang S,Shen Q,Wang Z,Ma T,Lau JTF,Cai Y

更新日期：2020-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Outreach services providing sexually transmissible infection (STI) testing on-site in brothels were introduced in 2012 by Pacific Clinic Newcastle, Australia. Asian female sex workers (FSW) were more likely than non-culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) FSW to access testing via outreach services than in clinic...

journal_title：Sexual health

authors： Mesure J,Ryder N

更新日期：2020-06-01 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：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

abstract：UNLABELLED:Background Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmissible infection (STI) in the United States (US) and an important cause of several cancers. Vaccines that prevent HPV infections are now recommended for routine use in adolescents but coverage remains suboptimal in the US. Because they ...

journal_title：Sexual health

authors： Niccolai LM,Hansen CE,Credle M,Ryan SA,Shapiro ED

更新日期：2014-07-01 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：BACKGROUND:Although previous research suggests that a majority of Chinese young adults get sexual health information through the Internet, the details of this process and how it translates into subsequent actions are unknown. This study aims to understand the dynamic nature of Chinese young adults' engagement with onli...

journal_title：Sexual health

authors： Zhang J,Nurik C,Jemmott JB

更新日期：2016-06-01 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: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：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：: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：OBJECTIVE:To develop guidelines to facilitate management of HIV infection as a chronic disease within the setting of a sexual health or other HIV outpatient clinic. METHODS:We undertook a literature search to identify published guidelines and expert panel commentaries on screening and managing non-AIDS comorbidities i...

journal_title：Sexual health

authors： Foster R,Morris S,Ryder N,Wray L,McNulty A

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:Background Patient information leaflets (PILs) are widely utilised within publically funded sexual health clinics to deliver sexual health-related information (SHRI); however, their continued value to clients in the era of social media is unclear. This study aimed to evaluate clients' opinions on three newly...

journal_title：Sexual health

authors： Varma R,Chung C,Townsend A,Power M

更新日期：2016-06-01 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：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：:In the era of antiretroviral treatment, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-associated neurocognitive disorder (HAND) is common in HIV-positive (HIV+) patients, with an incidence of 30-50%. The relationship between education level and HAND has been evaluated in some studies, however, the results were inconsistent. The ...

journal_title：Sexual health

authors： Liu B,Li W

更新日期：2020-12-21 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 Most studies evaluating extragenital testing performance for Chlamydia trachomatis (CT) and Neisseria gonorrhoeae (NG) detection by the Xpert® CT/NG show high per cent agreement with comparison assays; however, the precision around positive per cent agreement is low and thus the values that have been report...

journal_title：Sexual health

authors： Bristow CC,Morris SR,Little SJ,Mehta SR,Klausner JD

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background Clinical guidelines recommend annual chlamydia tests for all sexually active people aged 15-29 years. This study measured adherence to these guidelines and compared testing rates to the projected levels required to reduce chlamydia prevalence. METHODS:All chlamydia tests conducted in Tasmania during 2012-1...

journal_title：Sexual health

authors： Stephens N,Coleman D,Shaw K,Sullivan MO,McGregor A,Cooley L,Vally H,Venn A

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00