Individual and network factors associated with HIV self-testing among men who have sex with men in resource-limited settings in China
Xing Yang, Li Jiang, Ting Fang, Jiegang Huang, Sumin Tan, Chunyan Lu, Jiawen Zhu, Haimei Huang, Min Wang, Yun Zhang, Hao Liang, Ping Cen, Chuanyi Ning The HIV self-testing coverage among MSM in resource-limited settings is suboptimal. Social networks could play a direct or indirect role in the HIV self-testing behaviour of MSM. Integrating social networks into testing and prevention services may be viable to control the HIV epidemic in both male–male and male–female interactions in resource-limited settings. (Source: Sexual Health)
Source: Sexual Health - May 2, 2022 Category: Sexual Medicine Authors: Xing Yang Li Jiang Ting Fang Jiegang Huang Sumin Tan Chunyan Lu Jiawen Zhu Haimei Huang Min Wang Yun Zhang Hao Liang Ping Cen Chuanyi Ning Source Type: research
Sexual behaviour during COVID-19: a repeated cross-sectional survey in Victoria, Australia
Jane L. Goller, Helen Bittleston, Fabian Yuh Shiong Kong, Louise Bourchier, Henrietta Williams, Sue Malta, Alaina Vaisey, Andrew Lau, Jane S. Hocking, Jacqueline Coombe COVID-19 restrictions effect sexual behaviour. We analysed sexual behaviour survey data corresponding with lockdowns and reduced restriction periods in Victoria, Australia&#x003B; finding that lockdowns were associated with more frequent physically distanced activities (e.g. virtual dates) and less restrictive periods with more frequent reports of casual sex partners and using dating apps to support face-to-face activities. The importance of intimat...
Source: Sexual Health - April 29, 2022 Category: Sexual Medicine Authors: Jane L. Goller Helen Bittleston Fabian Yuh Shiong Kong Louise Bourchier Henrietta Williams Sue Malta Alaina Vaisey Andrew Lau Jane S. Hocking Jacqueline Coombe Source Type: research
Socioeconomic, behavioural and health factors associated with chlamydia testing in sexually active young women: an Australian observational cohort study
Louise Forsyth Wilson, Annette Jane Dobson, Jenny Doust, Gita Devi Mishra Young people are encouraged to have chlamydia tests&#x003B; however, few studies have looked at the characteristics of those who do or do not undergo testing. In a population of sexually active young Australian women, testing was most likely in those without a partner or who reported a history of chlamydia infection. Women engaging in heavy episodic drinking and/or recent cannabis use were also more likely to be tested. In contrast, testing was less likely in overweight/obese women in a stable relationship. (Source: Sexual Health)
Source: Sexual Health - April 28, 2022 Category: Sexual Medicine Authors: Louise Forsyth Wilson Annette Jane Dobson Jenny Doust Gita Devi Mishra Source Type: research
Sampling time for self-taking an oropharyngeal swab for gonorrhoea and chlamydia testing
Eric P. F. Chow, Christopher K. Fairley, Kate Maddaford, Tina Schmidt, Andrew Buchanan, Warittha Tieosapjaroen, Gerald Tataro, Tiffany R. Phillips We surveyed 215 participants attending the Melbourne Sexual Health Centre and found that the median time for self-taking anoropharyngeal swab was 8 s (IQR = 5–12), and the time did not differ between oropharyngeal gonorrhoea positivity and oropharyngeal chlamydia positivity. (Source: Sexual Health)
Source: Sexual Health - April 28, 2022 Category: Sexual Medicine Authors: Eric P. F. Chow Christopher K. Fairley Kate Maddaford Tina Schmidt Andrew Buchanan Warittha Tieosapjaroen Gerald Tataro Tiffany R. Phillips Source Type: research
Neurosyphilis presenting as new onset refractory status epilepticus: one of the multifarious faces of a great imitator
Rafael Ruiz-Gaviria, Rafael Ruiz-Gaviria, Lilia Gutierrez Villarin, Lilia Gutierrez Villarin, Robert Ross, Robert Ross, Crystal Janani, Crystal Janani Syphilis is coming back even in people with normal immune system. Seizures and other neurological diseases could be cause by syphilis. The prevention and treatment of syphilis is the only way of reversing the damage trigger by this bacteria. (Source: Sexual Health)
Source: Sexual Health - April 28, 2022 Category: Sexual Medicine Authors: Rafael Ruiz-Gaviria Rafael Ruiz-Gaviria Lilia Gutierrez Villarin Lilia Gutierrez Villarin Robert Ross Robert Ross Crystal Janani Crystal Janani Source Type: research
Experiences of trans patients in primary care settings: findings from The OutLook Study
Alannah D. Mulholland, Todd A. Coleman, Simon Coulombe, Charlie Davis, Ruth Cameron, Robb Travers, Ciann Wilson, Michael R. Woodford Trans people experience differential health outcomes and care access compared to cisgender persons. This research demonstrates how transphobia, negative primary care experiences, and other socio-demographic factors significantly associate with trans patients’ perceptions of primary care providers. Efforts towards decreasing societal transphobia, encouraging familial support and education, alongside increasing provider knowledge through medical education is necessary to improve ...
Source: Sexual Health - April 26, 2022 Category: Sexual Medicine Authors: Alannah D. Mulholland Todd A. Coleman Simon Coulombe Charlie Davis Ruth Cameron Robb Travers Ciann Wilson Michael R. Woodford Source Type: research
Utilisation of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for HIV prevention in the Australian general practice setting: a longitudinal observational study
This study found that people who stopped taking PrEP were more likely to attend general practices with fewer patients prescribed PrEP and live in socio-economically disadvantaged areas, both typically outside of inner city high-prevalence gay areas. GP education and health promotion could be increased in these areas. (Source: Sexual Health)
Source: Sexual Health - April 26, 2022 Category: Sexual Medicine Authors: Kendal Chidwick Allan Pollack Doreen Busingye Sarah Norman Andrew Grulich Benjamin Bavinton Rebecca Guy Nick Medland Source Type: research
Sex film viewing, but not hypersexual concerns, are associated with more sexual arousal in anticipation of an intimate partner experience
Nicole Prause, Greg Siegle Problems with frequent sexual urges, sometimes called ‘sex addiction’, are thought to make responding to a real partner difficult. We assessed participants’ difficulties with sexual urges that felt out of control and pornography history. These couples in the laboratory then engaged in a genital stroking exercise while monitoring their physiology. Concerns about out-of-control sexual urges did not impair responsiveness with a partner. Viewing more pornography actually predicted more sexual responsiveness with a partner. (Source: Sexual Health)
Source: Sexual Health - April 26, 2022 Category: Sexual Medicine Authors: Nicole Prause Greg Siegle Source Type: research
Online personal ads and its implication for sexual health risks: an observational analysis of posts
Jason Wang, Sean D. Young Data from online personal (and sex-seeking) ads are often publicly available, allowing researchers to use these data to better understand the topics discussed and potential role of online ads in sexual health and risk behaviours. Findings from our study on this topic among 12 866 unique ads suggest that online ads contain information that may help to inform sexual health and HIV prevention efforts, including regional and gender variations in how sex and substance use topics are used in personal ads. (Source: Sexual Health)
Source: Sexual Health - April 22, 2022 Category: Sexual Medicine Authors: Jason Wang Sean D. Young Source Type: research
18 months on: an interrupted time series analysis investigating the effect of COVID-19 on chlamydia and gonorrhoea testing and test positivity at the Gold Coast, Australia
C. Thng, I. Hughes, G. Poulton, M. O’Sullivan COVID-19 may have presented a unique ‘circuit breaker’ opportunity to reduce the incidence of gonorrhoea in the community. Our study shows that the reduced rates of detection of gonorrhoea has been sustained 18 months since COVID-19 restrictions commenced. As COVID-related restrictions ease in Australia while service disruptions related to COVID-19 remain, ongoing health promotion to engage high-risk populations to test and treat for sexually transmissible infections could lead to a sustained reduction in infections. (Source: Sexual Health)
Source: Sexual Health - April 19, 2022 Category: Sexual Medicine Authors: C. Thng I. Hughes G. Poulton M. O & #x2019;Sullivan Source Type: research
Factors associated with group sex in heterosexual males and females attending a sexual health clinic in Melbourne, Australia: a cross-sectional survey
Heidi Constantinou, Christopher K. Fairley, Catriona S. Bradshaw, Edmond P. H. Choi, Kate Maddaford, Tiffany R. Phillips, Eric P. F. Chow Group sex is understudied among heterosexuals. This cross-sectional survey was conducted at a sexual health clinic in Melbourne, Australia, and aimed to identify factors associated with group sex among sexually active individuals. Our findings showed that meeting partners at sex venues such as brothels had the highest odds of participating in group sex and that group sex was strongly associated with STI positivity. Including questions on group sex in routine sexual history may be warrant...
Source: Sexual Health - March 16, 2022 Category: Sexual Medicine Authors: Heidi Constantinou Christopher K. Fairley Catriona S. Bradshaw Edmond P. H. Choi Kate Maddaford Tiffany R. Phillips Eric P. F. Chow Source Type: research
Response time to an SMS link for a sexual health survey
Eric P. F. Chow, Christopher K. Fairley, Glenda Fehler, Afrizal Afrizal, Jason J. Ong, Tiffany R. Phillips We conducted a client satisfaction survey by sending an SMS link to clients attending the Melbourne Sexual Health Centre in November 2021. We found that most (60%) individuals responded to the survey around the time that they received the SMS. (Source: Sexual Health)
Source: Sexual Health - March 10, 2022 Category: Sexual Medicine Authors: Eric P. F. Chow Christopher K. Fairley Glenda Fehler Afrizal Afrizal Jason J. Ong Tiffany R. Phillips Source Type: research
Sexual mixing patterns among male & #x2013;female partnerships in Melbourne, Australia
This study examines male–female couples attending a sexual health centre together with regards to their previous sexual experiences with same-sex partners. We found that approximately 10% of male–female partnerships attending our clinic had at least one individual in the partnership who had a same-sex partner in the previous 12 months, which could have implications on STI transmission between populations. (Source: Sexual Health)
Source: Sexual Health - March 8, 2022 Category: Sexual Medicine Authors: Kate E. Greaves Christopher K. Fairley Jaimie L. Engel Jason J. Ong Elena Rodriguez Tiffany R. Phillips Eric P. F. Chow Source Type: research
A cross-sectional study of male and female kissing partners among men who have sex with men
Eric P. F. Chow, Tiffany R. Phillips, Julien Tran, Ei T. Aung, Kate Maddaford, Christopher K. Fairley Kissing may be a risk factor for gonorrhoea. We conducted a survey of 357 men who have sex with men (MSM) attending a sexual health clinic in Melbourne in 2019. We found that MSM not only kissed men in the absence of sex, but also women. Oropharyngeal gonorrhoea may be transmitted between MSM and women via kissing in the absence of sex. (Source: Sexual Health)
Source: Sexual Health - March 4, 2022 Category: Sexual Medicine Authors: Eric P. F. Chow Tiffany R. Phillips Julien Tran Ei T. Aung Kate Maddaford Christopher K. Fairley Source Type: research
Traversing TechSex: benefits and risks in digitally mediated sex and relationships
Jennifer Power, Lily Moor, Joel Anderson, Andrea Waling, Alexandra James, Nicole Shackleton, Anne-Maree Farrell, Elizabeth Agnew, Gary W. Dowsett Digital technologies now form part of many people’s sex and intimate lives via mobile phones, cameras, dating apps and social media. Although we hear a lot about the risks posed by these technologies, such as online harassment or ‘revenge pornography’, there is limited research on the benefits. Reporting on a survey of Australian adults, this study explores perceived sexual and relationship benefits and pleasures associated with use of...
Source: Sexual Health - March 3, 2022 Category: Sexual Medicine Authors: Jennifer Power Lily Moor Joel Anderson Andrea Waling Alexandra James Nicole Shackleton Anne-Maree Farrell Elizabeth Agnew Gary W. Dowsett Source Type: research
