A pilot study exploring sexual health clinician confidence and barriers to anal examination and proctoscopy in men who have sex with men
Richard Hughes, Colin Fitzpatrick, Kayleigh Nichols, John Devlin, Daniel Richardson Anal examination and proctoscopy are important skills needed to facilitate the diagnoses of rectal STIs and cancer in men who have sex with men. Sexual health clinician (25 doctors and 15 nurses) confidence was higher for anal examination vs proctoscopy (median Likert scores 4/5 vs 5/5, P < 0.05) and higher in doctors compared with nurses (5/5 vs 4/5, P < 0.008, 4/5 vs 2/5, P < 0.005) and related to years of...
Source: Sexual Health - November 29, 2021 Category: Sexual Medicine Authors: Richard Hughes Colin Fitzpatrick Kayleigh Nichols John Devlin Daniel Richardson Source Type: research
Transactional sex among young people in Switzerland: a cross-sectional study
Joan-Carles Surís, Sophie Stadelmann, Diane Auderset, Yara Barrense-Dias The results of our study indicate that 3.2% of youths had engaged in transactional sex at some point&#x003B; half of them more than once. Male gender, poor mental health, sexual orientation, and number of sexual partners are the main characteristics associated with this group of youths. Sexual education and prevention campaigns should target this phenomenon. (Source: Sexual Health)
Source: Sexual Health - November 26, 2021 Category: Sexual Medicine Authors: Joan-Carles Sur & #xed;s Sophie Stadelmann Diane Auderset Yara Barrense-Dias Source Type: research
Online triage tool improves the efficiency of a sexual health service
Thomas Munro, Bronnie Anderson-Smith, Heng Lu, Heather H. Worth, Vickie Knight - Volume 18(5) Sydney Sexual Health Centre, the largest public sexual health clinic in New South Wales, created an online triage tool to ensure access for consumers from priority populations and refer those from non-priority populations to a more appropriate service. A 2017 review of this triage tool found that it had achieved its purpose in triaging out non-priority populations. It saved a significant amount (approximately 6 months equivalent) of phone triage nurse time previously spent directing patients to other services. More ...
Source: Sexual Health - November 18, 2021 Category: Sexual Medicine Authors: Thomas Munro Bronnie Anderson-Smith Heng Lu Heather H. Worth Vickie Knight Source Type: research
STI testing among young people attending music festivals in New South Wales, Australia: exploring the client segmentation concept in the & #x2018;Down to Test & #x2019; program
Marty Janssen, Sylvester Okeke, Carolyn Murray, Margy Ewing, Heng Lu, Christopher Bourne, Limin Mao - Volume 18(5) A social marketing intervention targeting young people attending music festivals in NSW Australia enables STI screening embedded in a service mix prioritised positive youth engagement in health seeking. (Source: Sexual Health)
Source: Sexual Health - November 16, 2021 Category: Sexual Medicine Authors: Marty Janssen Sylvester Okeke Carolyn Murray Margy Ewing Heng Lu Christopher Bourne Limin Mao Source Type: research
Barriers and facilitators to engagement with artificial intelligence (AI)-based chatbots for sexual and reproductive health advice: a qualitative analysis
This study demonstrates that chatbots may be suitable for anonymous sex education, providing professional information about sexually transmitted infections in an interactive way and signposting users to relevant healthcare services. However, several concerns about chatbot accuracy, trust in automated responses, limited content and the lack of empathy may compromise engagement with this technology. Future research needs to provide evidence on sexual health chatbot effectiveness and impact on healthcare services such as the uptake of screening. (Source: Sexual Health)
Source: Sexual Health - November 16, 2021 Category: Sexual Medicine Authors: Tom Nadarzynski Vannesa Puentes Izabela Pawlak Tania Mendes Ian Montgomery Jake Bayley Damien Ridge Source Type: research
How accurate is presumptive Chlamydia trachomatis treatment? A 6-month clinical audit of a walk-in sexual health service
Susan P. Jacups, Caroline Potter, Trent Yarwood, Simon Doyle-Adams, Darren Russell - Volume 18(5) Increasing microbial resistance patterns have prompted clinician concerns regarding presumptive antibiotic treatments. To determine the accuracy of presumptive chlamydia treatment practices at a regional walk-in-centre, we audited all same-day screen and treat patients over 6 months. Findings revealed 25% were positive for chlamydia indicating over-treatment and raising concerns about antimicrobial stewardship. Practices were modified to provide more precise clinical care, while balancing wider the objectives of...
Source: Sexual Health - November 8, 2021 Category: Sexual Medicine Authors: Susan P. Jacups Caroline Potter Trent Yarwood Simon Doyle-Adams Darren Russell Source Type: research
Partnership status, living arrangements, and changes in sexual behaviour and satisfaction during the COVID-19 lockdown: insights from an observational, cross-sectional online survey in Singapore
Rayner Kay Jin Tan, Caitlin Alsandria O’Hara, Navin Kumar - Volume 18(5) Changes in sexual behaviour and satisfaction as a result of COVID-19 vary along the lines of partnership status and living arrangements. Participants who were single or not living with their partners experienced a decrease in partnered sexual activities, but an increase in individual sexual behaviours. Those who were not living with their partners were more likely to experience a decrease in sexual satisfaction, whereas those who were living with their partners were less likely, relative to those who were single. (Source: Sexual Health)
Source: Sexual Health - November 8, 2021 Category: Sexual Medicine Authors: Rayner Kay Jin Tan Caitlin Alsandria O & #x2019;Hara Navin Kumar Source Type: research
Sexual function in reproductive-aged women following radiotherapy: a cross sectional study
Shimona Lai, Genia Rozen, Alex Polyakov - Volume 18(5) The importance that sexual health plays in the quality of life of reproductive-aged women following radiation therapy has been largely unexplored in the literature. Our findings illustrated that most domains of sexual function are negatively affected in our study population. This information can assist with counselling patients regarding survivorship issues, within the broader context of management options. (Source: Sexual Health)
Source: Sexual Health - November 8, 2021 Category: Sexual Medicine Authors: Shimona Lai Genia Rozen Alex Polyakov Source Type: research
Pregnancy prevention and unintended pregnancy across gender identity: a cross-sectional study of college students
Colleen A. Reynolds, Brittany M. Charlton - Volume 18(5) Little is known about the risk of unintended pregnancy among transgender and non-binary (TNB) people. Using cross-sectional, national data, we show that TNB college students are as likely to have an unintended pregnancy as their cisgender peers, and that TNB students are interested in receiving pregnancy prevention information. These findings indicate that TNB young people need access to comprehensive reproductive health counselling and care. (Source: Sexual Health)
Source: Sexual Health - November 4, 2021 Category: Sexual Medicine Authors: Colleen A. Reynolds Brittany M. Charlton Source Type: research
Reproductive coercion and abuse in Australia: what do we need to know?
Allison Carter, Deborah Bateson, Cathy Vaughan - Volume 18(5) Clinicians working with patients of reproductive age have an important role to play in recognising and responding to reproductive coercion and abuse, but they are often unaware of what it is and how to respond effectively to disclosures. In this Letter, we provide an overview of the issue and how health professionals can identify and support affected families, as well as considerations for future research. (Source: Sexual Health)
Source: Sexual Health - November 4, 2021 Category: Sexual Medicine Authors: Allison Carter Deborah Bateson Cathy Vaughan Source Type: research
& #x2018;Be nice to us, we & #x2019;re still learning & #x2019;: an online survey of young people in Hawkes Bay, New Zealand, about unmet need for sexual health care and improving access to services
Sally B. Rose, Susan M. Garrett, Eileen M. McKinlay, Sonya J. Morgan - Volume 18(5) Young people disproportionately experience poor sexual health outcomes so need easy access to quality sexual health care. High levels of unmet need for sexual health care were reported in this survey due to embarrassment, fears about judgment and confidentiality, and lack of knowledge about where to go. Action is needed at policy, funding and practice levels to reduce societal stigma, improve awareness of services and to ensure young people are treated with kindness, empathy and respect when presenting for sexual health care....
Source: Sexual Health - November 4, 2021 Category: Sexual Medicine Authors: Sally B. Rose Susan M. Garrett Eileen M. McKinlay Sonya J. Morgan Source Type: research
Social media & #x2019;s role in support networks among LGBTQ adolescents: a qualitative study
This study explores how LGBTQ adolescents use social media for social wellbeing support, connect with other LGBTQ peers, and seek support. Participants utilised LGBTQ Facebook groups to provide and seek social support, which was considered useful for those feeling isolated or victimised. However, some participants noted negative experiences (e.g. discrimination) within larger Facebook groups. (Source: Sexual Health)
Source: Sexual Health - October 28, 2021 Category: Sexual Medicine Authors: Matthew N. Berger Melody Taba Jennifer L. Marino Megan S. C. Lim Spring Chenoa Cooper Larissa Lewis Kath Albury Kon Shing Kenneth Chung Deborah Bateson S. Rachel Skinner Source Type: research
Resourcefulness of homeless young people who practise sex work in Pakistan: a qualitative study
Muhammad Naveed Noor, Joanne Bryant, John de Wit, Martin Holt - Volume 18(5) Homeless young people are often thought about and discussed in terms of moral, physical, and mental deficits, and as incapable of helping themselves. Our study offers an alternative and a more positive perspective. It highlights the ways that homeless young people in Pakistan survive by engaging in erotic dancing and sex work and how they minimise their risks using novel skills and resources available to them on the streets. (Source: Sexual Health)
Source: Sexual Health - October 12, 2021 Category: Sexual Medicine Authors: Muhammad Naveed Noor Joanne Bryant John de Wit Martin Holt Source Type: research
Outcomes of routine screening for reproductive coercion in a family planning service
Yan Cheng, Eleanor G. Wilson, Jessica R. Botfield, Clare J. Boerma, Jane Estoesta, Leslie James Peters, Kevin McGeechan - Volume 18(5) The National Women’s Health Strategy (2020–2030) considers ‘reduction in the rate of reproductive coercion’, a key measure of success in improving health for women. Our study reviews the outcomes of reproductive coercion (RC) screening in a family planning service. Findings indicate RC was more likely to be disclosed among clients who were unemployed, had a disability or had multiple visits. Clinicians conducting RC screening must ...
Source: Sexual Health - October 5, 2021 Category: Sexual Medicine Authors: Yan Cheng Eleanor G. Wilson Jessica R. Botfield Clare J. Boerma Jane Estoesta Leslie James Peters Kevin McGeechan Source Type: research
Abstracts of the Joint Australasian Sexual Health and HIV & AIDS Conferences, 6 & #x2013;9 September 2021
- Volume 18(4)
This paper examines the career of John Dallachy (1804–71), with an emphasis on his early training as a gardener in Britain, his subsequent association with the Melbourne Botanic Gardens and complex relationship with Ferdinand Mueller, and later pioneering move to Rockingham Bay, Queensland as a prolific botanical collector. Image: John Dallachy’s entry of 1826 in ‘The handwriting of under-gardeners and labourers’. Reproduced with permission from the Royal Horticultural Society Lindley Collections, London. (Source: Sexual Health)
Source: Sexual Health - September 3, 2021 Category: Sexual Medicine Source Type: research
