Self-reported anal symptoms and their association with anal pathology among gay and bisexual men: a cross-sectional observational analysis
Sian L. Goddard, I. Mary Poynten, Kathy Petoumenos, Fengyi Jin, Richard J. Hillman, Carmella Law, Jennifer M. Roberts, Christopher K. Fairley, Suzanne M. Garland, Andrew E. Grulich, David J. Templeton, on behalf of the Study of the Prevention of Anal Cancer (SPANC) Research Team Anal symptoms are common and may have benign or serious causes. We investigated the association of anal symptoms with a variety of possible causes among gay and bisexual men and found that one-third of participants reported at least one anal symptom within the past week. Anal pathology was common but often asymptomatic. Anal symptoms do not appear ...
Source: Sexual Health - March 12, 2021 Category: Sexual Medicine Authors: Sian L. Goddard I. Mary Poynten Kathy Petoumenos Fengyi Jin Richard J. Hillman Carmella Law Jennifer M. Roberts Christopher K. Fairley Suzanne M. Garland Andrew E. Grulich David J. Templeton on behalf of the Study of the Prevention of Anal Cancer (SPANC) Source Type: research
Factors associated with rectal pH among men who have sex with men
Fabian Y. S. Kong, Jacqueline Woutersen, Michelle M. Kroone, Jane S. Hocking, Henry J. C. de Vries Treatment failure is greater at the rectal site compared with the genital site. The pH of the tissue may be a reason. This paper reports changes in rectal pH among men who have sex with men. (Source: Sexual Health)
Source: Sexual Health - March 9, 2021 Category: Sexual Medicine Authors: Fabian Y. S. Kong Jacqueline Woutersen Michelle M. Kroone Jane S. Hocking Henry J. C. de Vries Source Type: research
Meet the Editors
Kimberly Green, Heather-Marie A. Schmidt, Andrew J. Vallely, Lei Zhang, Angela Kelly-Hanku, Rena Janamnuaysook, Jason J. Ong - Volume 18(1) This editorial presents an overview of the HIV response in the Asia–Pacific region and introduces the articles in the Special Issue. (Source: Sexual Health)
Source: Sexual Health - March 5, 2021 Category: Sexual Medicine Authors: Kimberly Green Heather-Marie A. Schmidt Andrew J. Vallely Lei Zhang Angela Kelly-Hanku Rena Janamnuaysook Jason J. Ong Source Type: research
Ending AIDS in the Asia & #x2013;Pacific region by 2030: are we on track? Policy, epidemiological and intervention insights
Kimberly Green, Heather-Marie A. Schmidt, Andrew J. Vallely, Lei Zhang, Angela Kelly-Hanku, Rena Janamnuaysook, Jason J. Ong - Volume 18(1) This editorial presents an overview of the HIV response in the Asia–Pacific region and introduces the articles in the Special Issue. (Source: Sexual Health)
Source: Sexual Health - March 5, 2021 Category: Sexual Medicine Authors: Kimberly Green Heather-Marie A. Schmidt Andrew J. Vallely Lei Zhang Angela Kelly-Hanku Rena Janamnuaysook Jason J. Ong Source Type: research
Addressing unmet health needs among Chinese transgender individuals
Weiming Tang, Willa Dong, Xi Huang Health inequity has seriously impacted the health of gender minority groups, and Chinese transgender individuals encounter significant barriers to accessing health care. Strategies, such as improving access to HIV prevention services, improving mental health services, and improving access to gender reassignment surgery and gender-affirming hormone health services, are needed. (Source: Sexual Health)
Source: Sexual Health - March 5, 2021 Category: Sexual Medicine Authors: Weiming Tang Willa Dong Xi Huang Source Type: research
Barriers and facilitators to pre-exposure prophylaxis among African migrants in high income countries: a systematic review
Chido Mwaturura, Michael Traeger, Christopher Lemoh, Mark Stoove, Brian Price, Alison Coelho, Masha Mikola, Kathleen E. Ryan, Edwina Wright African migrants in high-income countries are a priority population for HIV prevention; however, HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is underutilised in this population. Barriers include cultural aspects of stigma; knowledge gap in health literacy; and practical considerations for PrEP use. Initiatives to address barriers to PrEP access should include campaigns to share information and reduce stigma. Provisions of housing, employment opportunities...
Source: Sexual Health - March 4, 2021 Category: Sexual Medicine Authors: Chido Mwaturura Michael Traeger Christopher Lemoh Mark Stoove Brian Price Alison Coelho Masha Mikola Kathleen E. Ryan Edwina Wright Source Type: research
What will it take to end AIDS in Asia and the Pacific region by 2030?
Eamonn Murphy, Ye Yu Shwe, Reeta Bhatia, Taoufik Bakkali, Ravipa Vannakit - Volume 18(1) Governments in the Asia–Pacific region have committed to the ambitious agenda of ending the AIDS epidemic as a public health threat by 2030. This review finds that countries across the region have unequal progress and gaps in their HIV response that are further undermined by COVID-19 pandemic. Ending AIDS requires countries to move away from siloed approaches and endorse systems for health that provide health services for all, including the most vulnerable and marginalised populations. (Source: Sexual Health)
Source: Sexual Health - March 3, 2021 Category: Sexual Medicine Authors: Eamonn Murphy Ye Yu Shwe Reeta Bhatia Taoufik Bakkali Ravipa Vannakit Source Type: research
Prepped for PrEP? Acceptability, continuation and adherence among men who have sex with men and transgender women enrolled as part of Vietnam's first pre-exposure prophylaxis program
Kimberly Elizabeth Green, Long Hoang Nguyen, Huong Thu Thi Phan, Bao Ngoc Vu, Minh Hung Tran, Huu Van Ngo, Van Thi Thu Tieu, Hung Van, Thanh Minh Le, Khang Quang Do, Phong Anh Nguyen, Trang Minh Ngo, Anh Hong Doan, Diep Thi Ngoc Bui, Trang Nguyen Nhu Nguyen, Lan Thi Xuan Hang, Tham Thi Tran, Binh Quoc Luong - Volume 18(1) Studies have measured men who have sex with men (MSM) and transgender women (TGW) demand for pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) services, which led to the design of the first ever PrEP program in Vietnam, Prepped for PrEP (P4P). In March 2017, PrEP services were offered in Ho Chi Minh City as part of the P4P...
Source: Sexual Health - March 3, 2021 Category: Sexual Medicine Authors: Kimberly Elizabeth Green Long Hoang Nguyen Huong Thu Thi Phan Bao Ngoc Vu Minh Hung Tran Huu Van Ngo Van Thi Thu Tieu Hung Van Thanh Minh Le Khang Quang Do Phong Anh Nguyen Trang Minh Ngo Anh Hong Doan Diep Thi Ngoc Bui Trang Nguyen Nhu Nguyen Lan Thi Xua Source Type: research
Risk factors affecting adherence to antiretroviral therapy among HIV patients in Manila, Philippines: a baseline cross-sectional analysis of the Philippines Connect for Life Study
Cara O'Connor, Katerina Leyritana, Kris Calica, Randeep Gill, Aoife M. Doyle, James J. Lewis, Edsel Maurice Salvaña - Volume 18(1) We conducted a study in the Philippines, where the HIV/AIDS epidemic is concentrated among young men who have sex with men (MSM), to better understand adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART) among this key population. In our study population of 462 HIV-positive patients, predominantly young MSM, 79% of patients were adherent to their ART. We found that longer time on treatment led to lower adherence, and that social support and substance use were important factors. (Source: Sexual Health)
Source: Sexual Health - March 2, 2021 Category: Sexual Medicine Authors: Cara O & #39;Connor Katerina Leyritana Kris Calica Randeep Gill Aoife M. Doyle James J. Lewis Edsel Maurice Salva & #xf1;a Source Type: research
A rapid review of pre-exposure prophylaxis for HIV in the Asia & #x2013;Pacific region: recommendations for scale up and future directions
This study reviews the implementation, cost-effectiveness and policy status of PrEP in nine high-priority countries. (Source: Sexual Health)
Source: Sexual Health - February 26, 2021 Category: Sexual Medicine Authors: Partha Haldar Sushena Reza-Paul Roy Arokiam Daniel Lisa Lazarus Bharat Bhushan Rewari Robert Lorway R. Steen Source Type: research
A national survey of HIV knowledge, sexual practices and attitude towards homosexuality for HIV elimination among young people in China
This study assessed HIV knowledge, attitude towards homosexuality, sexual behaviours among Chinese young people aged 15–24 years, and found: (1) the level of HIV knowledge was low; (2) 48% supported same-sex marriage; and (3) male students and senior high school students demonstrated more risk-taking sexual behaviours. More comprehensive educational programs for HIV prevention should be implemented to curb the rising HIV epidemic among young people. (Source: Sexual Health)
Source: Sexual Health - February 26, 2021 Category: Sexual Medicine Authors: Luanqi Ruan Rui Zhao Jason J. Ong Xiaoxing Fu Ying Xiong Yan Chen Da He Yujia Chen Xun Zhuang Lei Zhang Source Type: research
The continuing HIV epidemic among men who have sex with men and transgender women in the ASEAN region: implications for HIV policy and service programming
Frits van Griensven, Jan Willem de Lind van Wijngaarden, Patrick Castillo Eustaquio, Stephen Wignall, Iskandar Azwa, Vanessa Veronese, Laurent Ferradini, Nittaya Phanuphak, Stephen Mills - Volume 18(1) During the past decade, men who have sex with men (MSM) in Western urban areas have seen substantive decreases in new diagnoses of HIV infection. We do not know whether similar declines are present among MSM and transgender women (TGW) living in Southeast Asian cities. Of the 10 cities evaluated, only Bangkok reported a clear decrease in HIV prevalence among MSM. Few data were found for TGW, but where available, HIV prevalen...
Source: Sexual Health - February 26, 2021 Category: Sexual Medicine Authors: Frits van Griensven Jan Willem de Lind van Wijngaarden Patrick Castillo Eustaquio Stephen Wignall Iskandar Azwa Vanessa Veronese Laurent Ferradini Nittaya Phanuphak Stephen Mills Source Type: research
Demedicalisation of HIV interventions to end HIV in the Asia & #x2013;Pacific
Rena Janamnuaysook, Kimberly Elizabeth Green, Pich Seekaew, Bao Ngoc Vu, Huu Van Ngo, Hong Anh Doan, Supabhorn Pengnonyang, Ravipa Vannakit, Praphan Phanuphak, Nittaya Phanuphak, Reshmie Ashmanie Ramautarsing - Volume 18(1) Men who have sex with men, transgender women and sex workers are disproportionately affected by the HIV epidemic around the world. In this article, we provide three frameworks aiming to maximise HIV interventions uptake specific to this key population. The frameworks are an integral part of demedicalisation, a crucial strategy to increase acceptability and accessibility of HIV interventions. (Source: Sexual Health)
Source: Sexual Health - February 26, 2021 Category: Sexual Medicine Authors: Rena Janamnuaysook Kimberly Elizabeth Green Pich Seekaew Bao Ngoc Vu Huu Van Ngo Hong Anh Doan Supabhorn Pengnonyang Ravipa Vannakit Praphan Phanuphak Nittaya Phanuphak Reshmie Ashmanie Ramautarsing Source Type: research
Social innovation in sexual health: a scoping review towards ending the HIV epidemic
Megan L. Srinivas, Tiarney D. Ritchwood, Tiange P. Zhang, Jingjing Li, Joseph D. Tucker - Volume 18(1) Social innovation in health is a community-engaged process linking social change and health improvement that draws on the diverse strengths of local individuals and institutions. This emerging field may provide novel and sustainable opportunities for improving sexual health in diverse Asian settings. In this article, we explore the application of these approaches to improve access to HIV/STI testing, prevention and treatment in Asia. (Source: Sexual Health)
Source: Sexual Health - February 26, 2021 Category: Sexual Medicine Authors: Megan L. Srinivas Tiarney D. Ritchwood Tiange P. Zhang Jingjing Li Joseph D. Tucker Source Type: research
Co-locating art and health: engaging civil society to create an enabling environment to respond to HIV in Indonesia
This study describes a program where the arts were a culturally sensitive and interesting public health communication tool to engage community with sexual health and HIV, and curiosity and informal pathways to the HIV treatment, testing and care. The arts are also powerful in creating shared understandings and challenging stereotypes and myths, positively affecting the structural environments that disempower vulnerable and marginalised people and communities. (Source: Sexual Health)
Source: Sexual Health - February 22, 2021 Category: Sexual Medicine Authors: Jamee Newland Dwi Lestari Mashoeroel Noor Poedjanadi Angela Kelly-Hanku Source Type: research
