Improving digital partner notification for sexually transmitted infections and HIV through a systematic review and application of the Behaviour Change Wheel approach
Will Kocur, Julie McLeod, Sonja Charlotte Margot Bloch, Jennifer J. MacDonald, Charlotte Woodward, Amelia McInnes-Dean, Jo J. Gibbs, John J. Saunders, Ann A. Blandford, Claudia Estcourt, Paul Flowers - Volume 21(2) This paper systematically develops recommendations to improve current and future digital partner notification interventions. It takes findings from the published international literature and then uses tools from behavioural science to generate a series of simple recommendations. The recommendations should be further operationalised locally with key stakeholders for optimal impact. (Source: Sexual Health)
Source: Sexual Health - February 26, 2024 Category: Sexual Medicine Authors: Will Kocur Julie McLeod Sonja Charlotte Margot Bloch Jennifer J. MacDonald Charlotte Woodward Amelia McInnes-Dean Jo J. Gibbs John J. Saunders Ann A. Blandford Claudia Estcourt Paul Flowers Source Type: research
Inequities in PrEP use according to Medicare status in a publicly funded sexual health clinic; a retrospective analysis
This study demonstrates that MSM without Medicare accessing a publicly funded sexual health clinic in Sydney are less likely to be on HIV PrEP than MSM who do have Medicare. (Source: Sexual Health)
Source: Sexual Health - February 22, 2024 Category: Sexual Medicine Authors: Aaron Coleman Ben John Maslen Rosalind Foster Source Type: research
Chlamydia retesting remains low among young women in Australia: an observational study using sentinel surveillance data, 2018 & #x2013;2022
Stephanie C. Munari, Anna L. Wilkinson, Jason Asselin, Louise Owen, Phillip Read, Robert Finlayson, Sarah Martin, Charlotte Bell, Catherine C. O’Connor, Allison Carter, Rebecca Guy, Anna McNulty, Rick Varma, Eric P. F. Chow, Christopher K. Fairley, Basil Donovan, Mark Stoove, Jane L. Goller, Jane Hocking, Margaret E. Hellard, - Volume 21(2) Chlamydia remains as the most notified bacterial sexually transmissible infection in Australia and repeat infections can lead to significant reproductive complications, particularly for women. Guidelines recommended retesting at 3 months following a chlamydia ...
Source: Sexual Health - February 19, 2024 Category: Sexual Medicine Authors: Stephanie C. Munari Anna L. Wilkinson Jason Asselin Louise Owen Phillip Read Robert Finlayson Sarah Martin Charlotte Bell Catherine C. O & #x2019;Connor Allison Carter Rebecca Guy Anna McNulty Rick Varma Eric P. F. Chow Christopher K. Fairley Basil Donova Source Type: research
The shadow pandemic: rising syphilis rates in the wake of coronavirus (COVID-19)
Rhea Ahuja, Nilam Singh, Kaushal K. Verma, Somesh Gupta - Volume 21(1) Post-COVID, there has been a notable surge in syphilis cases, with a 38% increase reported in 2021 compared to 2019, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Analysis of our clinic’s data over 8 years spanning from 2015 to 2023 also showed a steady rise from 2020 to 2023, particularly among males. This trend contrasts with the overall decline in clinic attendance during the pandemic. Contributing factors include an increase in online sexual activity (seeking sexual partners online) and diverted health...
Source: Sexual Health - February 6, 2024 Category: Sexual Medicine Authors: Rhea Ahuja Nilam Singh Kaushal K. Verma Somesh Gupta Source Type: research
A qualitative review of social media sharing and the 2022 monkeypox outbreak: did early labelling help to curb misinformation or fuel the fire?
Maria E. Dalton, Robert Duffy, Emma Quinn, Kristian Larsen, Cheryl Peters, Darren Brenner, Lin Yang, Daniel Rainham - Volume 21(1) Ever present in our digital world, misinformation continues to threaten public health efforts and, in some cases, stigmatises specific groups. Our work investigated the evolving rhetoric surrounding monkeypox (mpox) during the 2022 outbreak on Instagram, discovering that perhaps early dialogue singling out men who have sex with men shifted discussions online to combat this misinformation. By understanding the way misinformation is spread, we can better protect against it and create improved com...
Source: Sexual Health - February 1, 2024 Category: Sexual Medicine Authors: Maria E. Dalton Robert Duffy Emma Quinn Kristian Larsen Cheryl Peters Darren Brenner Lin Yang Daniel Rainham Source Type: research
Conceptions of sexual health by gay men living with HIV in serodifferent couples in Montreal, Canada: results from a qualitative analysis
Francesco Avallone, Kim Engler, Joseph Cox, Ford Hickson, David Lessard, Jeanne Bourdon, Réjean Thomas, Bertrand Lebouché - Volume 21(1) Sexual health is a complex, multi-dimensional concept; however, much research on the topic is focused on sexually transmitted infections and risk reduction. Given their status as a key population for sexual health promotion, we interviewed 10 gay men living with HIV about the meaning of sexual health. While all mentioned sexual health care and safer sex (e.g. HIV management), most also addressed intimacy and relationships and well as positive sexuality as key compone...
Source: Sexual Health - January 29, 2024 Category: Sexual Medicine Authors: Francesco Avallone Kim Engler Joseph Cox Ford Hickson David Lessard Jeanne Bourdon R & #xe9;jean Thomas Bertrand Lebouch & #xe9; Source Type: research
Acute facial neuralgia related to initiation of emtricitabine/tenofovir for HIV PrEP: a report of two cases in a PrEP demonstration trial
Zhuoheng Yin, Rayner Kay Jin Tan, Joseph D. Tucker, Quanmin Li, Renslow Sherer, Linghua Li, Weiming Tang - Volume 21(1) HIV PrEP is widely recommended as a crucial measure for HIV prevention. In a demonstration trial in China, this article highlights two cases where facial neuralgia emerged as an unexpected side effect of PrEP medication, not previously mentioned in official prescribing information. These findings deepen our understanding of the potential side effects of emitricitabine/tenofovir disoproxil fumarate use and provide empirical evidence to enhance PrEP implementation further and address the challenges that may...
Source: Sexual Health - January 29, 2024 Category: Sexual Medicine Authors: Zhuoheng Yin Rayner Kay Jin Tan Joseph D. Tucker Quanmin Li Renslow Sherer Linghua Li Weiming Tang Source Type: research
Sexual pleasure and HIV-related worry in female sex workers on oral pre-exposure prophylaxis in south-western Uganda
Lydia Jacenta Nakiganda, Benjamin R. Bavinton, Isobel Mary Poynten, David Serwadda, Jeremiah Mulamba Bazaale, Andrew E. Grulich - Volume 21(1) There is more to pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) other than the health benefits. Usually, the important social benefits are less considered yet they could reveal much more. As interest intensifies, the social benefits should be incorporated more to tell us what we are missing about PrEP, that could be important globally in the use of this drug. Being less worried about a drug and enjoying sex without worry means ‘confidence’ about a drug that could be v...
Source: Sexual Health - January 25, 2024 Category: Sexual Medicine Authors: Lydia Jacenta Nakiganda Benjamin R. Bavinton Isobel Mary Poynten David Serwadda Jeremiah Mulamba Bazaale Andrew E. Grulich Source Type: research
The provision of sexual and reproductive health information and services to travellers: an exploratory survey of Australian travel medicine clinicians
This study explored how travel medicine clinicians integrate sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services into clinical practice. Our findings highlighted gaps in the provision of pre-travel consultation and training needs for SRH among travel medicine clinicians, and the potential for improved promotion of sexual health among travellers to provide important public health benefits for individuals and the wider community. (Source: Sexual Health)
Source: Sexual Health - January 15, 2024 Category: Sexual Medicine Authors: Sarah Warzywoda James A. Fowler Joe Debattista Deborah J. Mills Luis Furuya-Kanamori Jo Durham Colleen L. Lau Amy B. Mullens Satrio Nindyo Istiko Carlos Santaolaya Juhi Malhotra Judith A. Dean Source Type: research
Lived experiences with pre-exposure prophylaxis uptake and adherence among transgender women in Thailand: a qualitative study
This study aimed to provide a deeper understanding of transgender women’s experiences of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) uptake and adherence, and to identify major barriers to PrEP use to inform intervention adaptation. We interviewed 20 young transgender women and 10 health care providers from two HIV clinics in Bangkok, Thailand. Our findings deepen the current understanding of barriers to PrEP use, and inform the development of effective interventions to promote PrEP use. (Source: Sexual Health)
Source: Sexual Health - January 15, 2024 Category: Sexual Medicine Authors: Rena Janamnuaysook Yan Guo Yeon Jung Yu Nittaya Phanuphak Surinda Kawichai Karen MacDonell Thidarat Jupimai Chokechai Rongkavilit Bo Wang Source Type: research
Sexual dysfunction: a study on learning experience of Australian medical students
This study explores the sexual dysfunction-specific training of medical students in one Australian university, and the data suggests that the medical curriculum does not adequately train students to confidently and comfortably manage sexual dysfunction. (Source: Sexual Health)
Source: Sexual Health - January 10, 2024 Category: Sexual Medicine Authors: Vijayasarathi Ramanathan Maya Sawaqed Source Type: research
Self-reported intimate partner violence among men who have sex with men at an urban Australian sexual health clinic
Georgina Boots, Brendan Crozier, Gordana Popovic, Anna McNulty - Volume 21(1) Several large studies suggest that men who have sex with men (MSM) may experience intimate partner violence (IPV) at similar or higher rates than those documented among women. We introduced screening for IPV among MSM at a large, urban sexual health clinic and examined prevalence and associations with self report of IPV. Reported IPV among MSM was associated with significantly increased risk behaviours. Screening allows clinicians to be aware of the potential for, and impact of, IPV in this population. (Source: Sexual Health)
Source: Sexual Health - January 10, 2024 Category: Sexual Medicine Authors: Georgina Boots Brendan Crozier Gordana Popovic Anna McNulty Source Type: research
Reproductive health among women living with HIV attending Melbourne Sexual Health Centre for HIV care from February 2019 to February 2020
Joanne Peel, Joshua Brousse de Gersigny, Richard Teague, Jayne Howard, Catriona Bradshaw, Marcus Chen, Melanie Bissessor - Volume 21(1) Women living with HIV are a minority in Australia. They present unique healthcare challenges, particularly relating to sexual and reproductive health. Evidence shows higher rates of unplanned pregnancy and lower rates of long-acting-reversible contraception use among women living with HIV. We highlight gaps in care at an Australian metropolitan centre and suggest contraceptive options used by women living with HIV may be changing in the era of modern HIV treatment. We suggest changes in ca...
Source: Sexual Health - January 2, 2024 Category: Sexual Medicine Authors: Joanne Peel Joshua Brousse de Gersigny Richard Teague Jayne Howard Catriona Bradshaw Marcus Chen Melanie Bissessor Source Type: research
Interventions supporting engagement with sexual healthcare among people of Black ethnicity: a systematic review of behaviour change techniques
Rebecca Clarke, Gemma Heath, Jonathan Ross, Claire Farrow - Volume 21(1) People from Black ethnic backgrounds are disproportionately affected by sexually transmitted infections. In this paper, we reviewed existing literature to understand the effectiveness of interventions designed to increase engagement with sexual healthcare among people of Black ethnicity. Our findings highlight the importance of considering sociocultural, structural and socio-economic barriers to increasing engagement with sexual healthcare. Matching the intervention facilitators’ demographics and lived experience to intervention recipie...
Source: Sexual Health - January 2, 2024 Category: Sexual Medicine Authors: Rebecca Clarke Gemma Heath Jonathan Ross Claire Farrow Source Type: research
Hiding in plain sight: highlighting the research gap on access to HIV and other sexual health services for underrepresented gay men in developed Western countries & #x2013; insights from a scoping review with a focus on Arab men
This study uncovers an often-overlooked issue: the limited research on access to sexual health services among gay Arab men in Western countries. Findings in this publication reveal significant gaps in knowledge for this population, particularly in areas where strides have been made in reducing HIV transmission. The implications are far-reaching, as addressing these disparities is essential for ensuring equitable healthcare for underrepresented communities. By shedding light on this hidden population, this study paves the way for targeted interventions and policy changes to promote inclusive and accessible sexual health ser...
Source: Sexual Health - January 2, 2024 Category: Sexual Medicine Authors: Bernard Saliba Melissa Kang Nathanael Wells Limin Mao Garrett Prestage Mohamed A. Hammoud Source Type: research
