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- 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
The challenge of diagnosis and treatment of neurosyphilis in China: results from a nationwide survey
Fang-Zhi Du, Qian-Qiu Wang, Zhi-Ju Zheng, Xu Zhang, Guo-Jun Liang, Xiang-Sheng Chen, Rui-Li Zhang - Volume 18(4) The uncertainty of management of neurosyphilis in clinical settings in China urged us to investigate whether this troublesome manifestation of syphilis infection that may lead to irreversible neurological sequelae is properly diagnosed and treated. In our survey, the diagnosis and treatment of neurosyphilis in hospitals was insufficient, as well as more than half of clinicians failed to follow the guidelines for treatment. Hence, more attention and effective measures and are urgently needed to improve this subop...
Source: Sexual Health - September 2, 2021 Category: Sexual Medicine Authors: Fang-Zhi Du Qian-Qiu Wang Zhi-Ju Zheng Xu Zhang Guo-Jun Liang Xiang-Sheng Chen Rui-Li Zhang Source Type: research
HIV, syphilis and hepatitis B prevalence, related risk behaviours and correlates of condom use among transgender women in two cities in Sri Lanka: findings from respondent-driven sampling surveys
Jelena Barbaric, Ivana Bozicevic, Ariyaratne Manathunge, Chathrini Gajaweera, Sriyakanthi Beneragama Transgender women (TGW) are at risk of HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs), but the epidemiological data are limited worldwide. We applied a peer-referral method in two cities in Sri Lanka, and revealed substantial vulnerability towards HIV and STIs among TGW in this middle-income country, although the epidemic has not yet been firmly established. This provides a window of opportunity to avoid progression of STI transmission by rekindling the prevention effort and taking specific findings into account. (Source: Sexual Health)
Source: Sexual Health - August 27, 2021 Category: Sexual Medicine Authors: Jelena Barbaric Ivana Bozicevic Ariyaratne Manathunge Chathrini Gajaweera Sriyakanthi Beneragama Source Type: research
Sexual satisfaction with daily oral HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) among gay and bisexual men at two urban PrEP clinics in the United States: an observational study
Madeline C. Montgomery, Jacqueline Ellison, Philip A. Chan, Laura Harrison, Jacob J. van den Berg Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is a highly effective tool for HIV prevention. However, research and clinical practice has traditionally overlooked sexual satisfaction with PrEP use. To explore this, we performed a cross-sectional survey of men who have sex with men (MSM) taking PrEP and found that starting PrEP was associated with a significant increase in sexual satisfaction. We recommend that clinicians incorporate a more patient-centred, sex-positive approach to PrEP care among MSM. (Source: Sexual Health)
Source: Sexual Health - August 27, 2021 Category: Sexual Medicine Authors: Madeline C. Montgomery Jacqueline Ellison Philip A. Chan Laura Harrison Jacob J. van den Berg Source Type: research
Syphilis, HIV and other STI positivity in clients presenting as contacts of syphilis at Sydney Sexual Health Centre
Annika Blackie, Christopher Bourne, Rick Varma The test positivity rate of sexual contacts of people with syphilis has not been established. We aimed to characterise this group of people attending a public sexual health service and identified low rates of syphilis but high rates of other sexually transmitted infections and HIV, suggesting this group should be offered comprehensive testing and HIV prevention. (Source: Sexual Health)
Source: Sexual Health - August 24, 2021 Category: Sexual Medicine Authors: Annika Blackie Christopher Bourne Rick Varma Source Type: research
STI and HIV knowledge and testing: a comparison of domestic Australian-born, domestic overseas-born and international university students in Australia
Teyl Engstrom, Michael Waller, Amy B. Mullens, Jo Durham, Joseph Debattista, Kathryn Wenham, Sara F. E. Bell, Armin Ariana, Zhihong Gu, Kirstie Daken, Kaeleen Dingle, Charles F. Gilks, Owain D. Williams, Judith A. Dean University students in Australia, especially international students, may be at increased risk of STI. We found STI testing was highest among domestic Australian-born (38%, n = 2172), followed by domestic overseas-born (34%, n = 359), with lowest rates among international students (32%, n = 420).0 STI knowledge was also lower among international students compared with both domestic student groups. Universitie...
Source: Sexual Health - August 20, 2021 Category: Sexual Medicine Authors: Teyl Engstrom Michael Waller Amy B. Mullens Jo Durham Joseph Debattista Kathryn Wenham Sara F. E. Bell Armin Ariana Zhihong Gu Kirstie Daken Kaeleen Dingle Charles F. Gilks Owain D. Williams Judith A. Dean Source Type: research
Sexual and reproductive health service utilisation of adolescents and young people from migrant and refugee backgrounds in high-income settings: a qualitative evidence synthesis (QES)
Humaira Maheen, Kate Chalmers, Sarah Khaw, Celia McMichael In most high-income countries, utilisation sexual health service by young migrants and refugees remain poor. The lack of knowledge of the health system, social stigma around sex and sexually transmitted infection (STI) inhibit service utilisation. Future health policies should focus on destigmatising sexual health in migrant and refugee communities and improving knowledge about sexual health services in young migrants. (Source: Sexual Health)
Source: Sexual Health - August 20, 2021 Category: Sexual Medicine Authors: Humaira Maheen Kate Chalmers Sarah Khaw Celia McMichael Source Type: research
Correlates of sexually transmitted infection knowledge among late adolescents
This study examined diverse correlates and predictors of late adolescents’ STI knowledge. STI knowledge disparities were identified. These related to a variety of characteristics that should inform future sexual health interventions. (Source: Sexual Health)
Source: Sexual Health - August 18, 2021 Category: Sexual Medicine Authors: Alyssa M. Lederer Amy L. Vertacnik Source Type: research
Virgins at age 26: who are they?
Marion Meuwly, Joan-Carles Suris, Diane Auderset, Sophie Stadelmann, Yara Barrense-Dias The results of this Swiss study indicate that 5.3% of young adults were virgins at 26 years of age. Male gender, poor health, less satisfaction with social life, living with parents, having no experimentation with substances and not using online dating applications or pornography was associated with virginity at this age. Sexual inactivity among young adults should be considered by health professionals to ensure the absence of distress and open discussion for potential questions. (Source: Sexual Health)
Source: Sexual Health - August 18, 2021 Category: Sexual Medicine Authors: Marion Meuwly Joan-Carles Suris Diane Auderset Sophie Stadelmann Yara Barrense-Dias Source Type: research
Sexual and reproductive health knowledge, attitudes and behaviours of Chinese international students studying abroad (in Australia, the UK and the US): a scoping review
Arabella Mundie, Mattea Lazarou, Amy B. Mullens, Zhihong Gu, Judith A. Dean Chinese international students comprise a large proportion of international student populations in Australia, the United States and the United Kingdom, and are at an increased risk of acquiring sexually transmissible infections (STIs), as well as experiencing sexual violence and unplanned pregnancies when studying abroad. This review found that Chinese international students have low levels of sexual and reproductive health knowledge and experience many barriers to accessing health services when studying abroad. Universities need to implement healt...
Source: Sexual Health - August 17, 2021 Category: Sexual Medicine Authors: Arabella Mundie Mattea Lazarou Amy B. Mullens Zhihong Gu Judith A. Dean Source Type: research
Barriers to HIV testing in hospital settings within a culturally diverse urban district of Sydney, Australia
Melissa Power, Kevin Dong, Jennifer Walsh, David A. Lewis, Daniel Richardson There are missed opportunities for HIV testing and diagnosis in priority settings and high-risk populations in New South Wales, Australia. 69% of the 420 health workers in Western Sydney Local Health District who responded to our survey were unaware that HIV testing is offered in their clinical areas and clinicians described low levels of comfort (2.56/5) and confidence (1.97/5) discussing and performing HIV testing; noted barriers to HIV testing included procedural knowledge, identification of at-risk patients, and perceived stigma. ...
Source: Sexual Health - July 16, 2021 Category: Sexual Medicine Authors: Melissa Power Kevin Dong Jennifer Walsh David A. Lewis Daniel Richardson Source Type: research
Hepatitis B prevalence association with sexually transmitted infections: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Elliot Marseille, Aaron M. Harris, Hacsi Horvath, Andrea Parriott, Mohsen Malekinejad, Noele P. Nelson, Michelle Van Handel, James G. Kahn Chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is a major source of morbidity and mortality in the United States, and the most common source of HBV infection among adults is sexual contact. We conducted a comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis of the association of hepatitis B prevalence among persons with current and past sexually transmissible infection and found the prevalence of hepatitis B significantly associated with sexually transmissible infection. These findings can info...
Source: Sexual Health - June 29, 2021 Category: Sexual Medicine Authors: Elliot Marseille Aaron M. Harris Hacsi Horvath Andrea Parriott Mohsen Malekinejad Noele P. Nelson Michelle Van Handel James G. Kahn Source Type: research
Understanding the needs and use of sexual and reproductive health services among Thai women: a descriptive cross-sectional study in Sweden
Eva Åkerman, Elin C. Larsson, Birgitta Essén, Ragnar Westerling Over the past decade, Thailand belongs to one of the three most common countries of origin among immigrants diagnosed with HIV in Sweden. Findings from this cross-sectional study showed that women who had never had an HIV test in Thailand continue not to be tested in Sweden. The majority reported a significant need for information related to sexual and reproductive healthcare services. Efforts are needed to increase access to services and information related to sexual and reproductive healthcare. (Source: Sexual Health)
Source: Sexual Health - June 21, 2021 Category: Sexual Medicine Authors: Eva & #xc5;kerman Elin C. Larsson Birgitta Ess & #xe9;n Ragnar Westerling Source Type: research
Awareness of and barriers to using non-occupational post-exposure prophylaxis among male clients of female sex workers in two cities of China: a qualitative study
Lin Wang, Pengcheng Huai, Kedi Jiao, Yicong Liu, Yumeng Hua, Xueyuan Liu, Chongyi Wei, Wei Ma Do you know about ‘72 hours of prime time’, which refers to non-occupational post-exposure prophylaxis (nPEP) to prevent HIV transmission after a single high-risk exposure? This paper found that there is a high willingness to use nPEP and a positive attitude towards promoting nPEP among male clients of female sex workers in China, but there may be some potential barriers. The results provide scientific basis for the next step to develop nPEP related researches and policies formulation. (Source: Sexual Health)
Source: Sexual Health - June 21, 2021 Category: Sexual Medicine Authors: Lin Wang Pengcheng Huai Kedi Jiao Yicong Liu Yumeng Hua Xueyuan Liu Chongyi Wei Wei Ma Source Type: research
Free online chlamydia and gonorrhoea urine test request in Queensland, Australia: convenience of home sample collection versus pathology collection centre attendance for faster results
Anita Groos, Shelley Peardon-Freeman, Kim McFarlane, Simone Braithwaite, Deepa Gajjar, Pamela Murch, Catherine Spucches Many common infections transmitted by sexual contact remain undiagnosed in Australian young people. When offered a choice, users of an online testing service in Queensland preferred home sampling kits over a visit to a local pathology service, despite longer wait times for results. Ongoing provision of online testing choices needs to balance service costs, user convenience and ability to integrate with clinical services for more complex sexual health care. (Source: Sexual Health)
Source: Sexual Health - June 21, 2021 Category: Sexual Medicine Authors: Anita Groos Shelley Peardon-Freeman Kim McFarlane Simone Braithwaite Deepa Gajjar Pamela Murch Catherine Spucches Source Type: research
