Pre-exposure prophylaxis and telemedicine during coronavirus (COVID-19): a qualitative study of the experiences of health care professionals in Mexico
A. Cruz-Bañares, A. Rojas-Carmona, S. Aguilera-Mijares, A. Martínez-Dávalos, S. Bautista-Arredondo, H. Vermandere - Volume 21(3) Telemedicine, involving the use of technologies for remote healthcare services, was used by health care providers in Mexico to facilitate access to HIV prevention services, including pre-exposure prophylaxis. From their experiences, it became evident that telemedicine improved access to HIV-prevention counselling and enhanced time management for providers; at the same time, they struggled with inadequate infrastructure and concerns about privacy. They advocated fo...
Source: Sexual Health - April 22, 2024 Category: Sexual Medicine Authors: A. Cruz-Ba & #xf1;ares A. Rojas-Carmona S. Aguilera-Mijares A. Mart & #xed;nez-D & #xe1;valos S. Bautista-Arredondo H. Vermandere Source Type: research
Associations between receiving non-consensual image and video sexts and average sleep duration among adolescents and young adults
This study found that receiving non-consensual sexts was associated with lower sleep duration among girls and young women, underscoring the needs for greater awareness of this behaviour among health and mental health professionals. (Source: Sexual Health)
Source: Sexual Health - April 16, 2024 Category: Sexual Medicine Authors: Kyle T. Ganson Carolyn O & #x2019;Connor Jason M. Nagata Alexander Testa Dylan B. Jackson Nelson Pang Faye Mishna Source Type: research
Bacterial vaginosis after menopause: factors associated and women & #x2019;s experiences: a cross-sectional study of Australian postmenopausal women
Linde L. Stewart, Lenka A. Vodstrcil, Jacqueline Coombe, Catriona S. Bradshaw, Jane S. Hocking - Volume 21(3) Bacterial vaginosis is the most common cause of vaginal discharge in reproductive age women, yet little is known about it in postmenopausal women. This survey of Australian postmenopausal women found that women continue to report bacterial vaginosis after menopause, it affects their quality of life, and it is associated with sexual activity. Women of all ages are susceptible to bacterial vaginosis, research should not be limited to younger women, and developing an appropriate testing method should be a research pri...
Source: Sexual Health - April 16, 2024 Category: Sexual Medicine Authors: Linde L. Stewart Lenka A. Vodstrcil Jacqueline Coombe Catriona S. Bradshaw Jane S. Hocking Source Type: research
Management of acute sexual assault presenting to a large Australian sexual health clinic in 2012 & #x2013;2021: a retrospective clinical audit
Aleah Kink, Janet M. Towns, Christopher K. Fairley, Tiffany R. Phillips, Catriona S. Bradshaw, Eric P. F. Chow - Volume 21(3) The incidence of sexual assault continues to rise in Australia. However, there is a paucity of literature examining the nature of assault and subsequent management for victims of all genders. The findings of this large, retrospective clinical audit determined that the nature of assault differs between male and female victims, with varying detail of clinical documentation. There is need for a standard primary care protocol for clients presenting with acute sexual assault. (Source: Sexual Health)
Source: Sexual Health - April 11, 2024 Category: Sexual Medicine Authors: Aleah Kink Janet M. Towns Christopher K. Fairley Tiffany R. Phillips Catriona S. Bradshaw Eric P. F. Chow Source Type: research
Effects of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) and coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccination on male fertility
This study comprehensively assessed the effects of SARS-CoV-2 infection on the testis, semen parameters, sex hormone levels and erectile function, and discussed possible transmission routes during sexual intercourse and the effect of vaccination on male fertility. It provides a reference for maintaining male reproductive health under the background of normalised prevention and control of COVID-19. (Source: Sexual Health)
Source: Sexual Health - March 28, 2024 Category: Sexual Medicine Authors: Fei Chen Yunfei Zhang Yingze Zhang Yuqi Li Jiao Ma Yining Qin Shuwen Deng Yuhan Zhang Deyang Wang Haiying Wang Juan Lin Source Type: research
Could late-latent syphilis be treated with a single subcutaneous infusion of long-acting penicillin?
We present a novel method of delivering the same penicillin treatment into the fat, which obviate the need for multiple doses and is associated with less reported pain – a potential gamechanger to improve syphilis treatment adherence and care cascade. (Source: Sexual Health)
Source: Sexual Health - March 26, 2024 Category: Sexual Medicine Authors: Thel K. Hla Sam Salman Joseph Kado Brioni R. Moore Laurens Manning Source Type: research
Catching lightning in a bottle: the STI and HIV 2023 World Congress Participatory Designathon
Ronnie M. Gravett, Rayner K. J. Tan, Weiming Tang, Steph Niapauri, Barbara Van Der Pol, Joseph D. Tucker - Volume 21(2) The International Society for STD Research (ISSTDR) STI/HIV 2023 World Congress hosted a participatory designathon. Global experts and practitioners attending an international sexual health conference were tasked with engaging in a design-thinking, participatory crowdsourcing event to create innovative solutions for improving the control of sexually transmitted infections. This manuscript reports the processes, challenges, and successes of the designathon. (Source: Sexual Health)
Source: Sexual Health - March 26, 2024 Category: Sexual Medicine Authors: Ronnie M. Gravett Rayner K. J. Tan Weiming Tang Steph Niapauri Barbara Van Der Pol Joseph D. Tucker Source Type: research
Characterisation of social media conversations on syphilis: an unobtrusive observational study
This study used data sourced from Twitter to characterise social media conversations about syphilis. Accurate medical information was limited, whereas tweets about personal experience generated the most engagement. Coupling medical resources and personal experiences may support public health education on social media. (Source: Sexual Health)
Source: Sexual Health - March 25, 2024 Category: Sexual Medicine Authors: Abby C. Dawson Alyssa K. Fitzpatrick Janet M. Matthews Andrew A. K. Nguyen Kelly Papanaoum Justine R. Smith Source Type: research
& #x2018;Every strategy needs to be contributing to erasing the stigma & #x2019;: M & #x101;ori and Pacific young people talk about overcoming barriers to testing for sexually transmitted infections
Sally B. Rose, Abby Dunlop, Tracey Gardiner, Marama Cole, Susan M. Garrett, Eileen M. McKinlay - Volume 21(2) Māori and Pacific youth are disproportionately impacted by sexually transmitted infections (STIs). We sought Māori and Pacific young people’s ideas on how to overcome barriers to STI testing. Strategies identified included the need for free and more flexible services, education and health promotion designed to reach young people in their communities. This work highlights the need for community-based health promotion delivered by trusted leaders, framed in culturally appr...
Source: Sexual Health - March 21, 2024 Category: Sexual Medicine Authors: Sally B. Rose Abby Dunlop Tracey Gardiner Marama Cole Susan M. Garrett Eileen M. McKinlay Source Type: research
Acceptance and use of condoms among school-aged young people in Australia
Jennifer Power, Sylvia Kauer, Christopher Fisher, Adam Bourne - Volume 21(2) This paper reports findings from a survey of school-aged young people in Australia looking at use of, and attitudes toward condoms. Social and relationship factors were most strongly associated with regular condom use, including feeling confident to talk about safer sex with a sexual partner. The paper highlights the importance of working with young people to build confidence and capacity to communicate about sex and condom use. (Source: Sexual Health)
Source: Sexual Health - March 21, 2024 Category: Sexual Medicine Authors: Jennifer Power Sylvia Kauer Christopher Fisher Adam Bourne Source Type: research
Harm reduction and multidisciplinary consultations for gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men practising chemsex based in a French infectious disease unit: patients & #x2019; characteristics and perceptions
Alexandre Aslan, David Lessard, Bertrand Lebouché, Iris Bichard, Bénédicte Loze, Eleonore Laussat, Jean-Michel Molina - Volume 21(2) Chemsex, a type of sexualised drug use, has been associated with potential harm among gay men and it is important to understand users’ experience of related services. Parisian men practising chemsex who attended harm reduction consultations in an infectious disease unit completed a questionnaire: most were frequent users, followed by specialists, and many had attended emergency services. Most were satisfied and reported reduced risks after consu...
Source: Sexual Health - March 12, 2024 Category: Sexual Medicine Authors: Alexandre Aslan David Lessard Bertrand Lebouch & #xe9; Iris Bichard B & #xe9;n & #xe9;dicte Loze Eleonore Laussat Jean-Michel Molina Source Type: research
Barriers to engagement with testing for sexually transmitted infections within a UK-based young adult Black Caribbean community: a qualitative study
This study explored barriers to engagement with STI testing within a UK-based young adult Black Caribbean community. Engagement with STI testing in young adults from the Black Caribbean community is impacted by historically and culturally embedded practices and beliefs inherited through generations. Targeting these factors within interventions may be effective for increasing STI-testing, and thus reducing rates of STI-infection in this population. (Source: Sexual Health)
Source: Sexual Health - March 4, 2024 Category: Sexual Medicine Authors: Gemma Heath Kiranpal Kaur Claire Farrow Jonathan D. C. Ross Rebecca Clarke Source Type: research
Corrigendum to: Oestradiol implants for gender-affirming hormone therapy: an observational study of serum oestradiol levels and consumer survey
This study explored barriers to engagement with STI testing within a UK-based young adult Black Caribbean community. Engagement with STI testing in young adults from the Black Caribbean community is impacted by historically and culturally embedded practices and beliefs inherited through generations. Targeting these factors within interventions may be effective for increasing STI-testing, and thus reducing rates of STI-infection in this population. (Source: Sexual Health)
Source: Sexual Health - March 1, 2024 Category: Sexual Medicine Authors: Joanna Mesure Sarjana Afrin Sandra Fitzgerald Judy Luu Alison Gibberd Lucy Leigh Katie Wynne Source Type: research
Adapting the Client Priority Rating Scale to better fit the sexual health counselling setting: a quality improvement study
Katherine Coote, Fiona O’Neill, Eve Slavich - Volume 21(2) Effective client triage is essential when demand for counselling exceeds capacity. We adapted an existing counselling triage tool to better fit the sexual health setting. Psychometric scales are useful tools in patient assessment and care, however, are best applied in combination with clinical judgement and peer consultation. (Source: Sexual Health)
Source: Sexual Health - February 27, 2024 Category: Sexual Medicine Authors: Katherine Coote Fiona O & #x2019;Neill Eve Slavich Source Type: research
Juvenile probation officers delivering an intervention for substance use significantly reduces adolescents & #x2019; risky sexual behaviours
This study aimed to address risky sexual behaviour among adolescents. We tested the effectiveness of a contingency management intervention by juvenile probation officers, primarily designed to address substance use, on reducing risky sexual behaviour among 218 adolescents on probation. Findings indicated this intervention reduced risky sexual behaviour over time. Interventions focused on individual risk behaviours among adolescents on probation populations can have positive ripple effects, evidencing a possible approach for underserved communities lacking clinician access. (Source: Sexual Health)
Source: Sexual Health - February 26, 2024 Category: Sexual Medicine Authors: Rebecca L. Fix Colleen S. Walsh Ashli J. Sheidow Michael R. McCart Jason E. Chapman Tess K. Drazdowski Source Type: research
