Working with Trans and Gender Diverse People: online course temporarily free for SA workers in healthcare

By J Pope

In Gender & Sex, LGBTIQ+ issues, SHINE SA news & events

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SHINE SA, May 2023 Do you work in a healthcare setting and want to better support the needs of trans and gender diverse clients? Our Online Course: Introduction to Working with Trans and Gender Diverse People is now available free of charge to South Australians who work in healthcare setting for a limited time (ending July 31 2023). This includes doctors, nurses, allied health professionals and...

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Stigma and discrimination resources for healthcare professionals

By J Pope

In Hepatitis, HIV, LGBTIQ+ issues, People Who Inject Drugs / AOD

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Australasian Society for HIV Viral Hepatitis and Sexual Health Medicine (ASHM), 2023 These resources serve as a guide and support for healthcare professionals seeking to understand and address the impact of stigma and discrimination on patient care. Our materials cover best practices for creating inclusive healthcare environments, identification and mitigation of bias, and relevant research and...

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Watch on-demand: Sessions from the 1st Australasian Conference on Point of Care Testing

By J Pope

In Hepatitis, HIV, Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)

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Australasian Society for HIV Viral Hepatitis and Sexual Health Medicine (ASHM), 26/04/2023 The inaugural 1st Australasian Conference on Point of Care Testing for Infectious Diseases was an outstanding achievement. Hosted at the Sheraton Grand Sydney Hyde Park on the 14th and 15th of March, the conference attracted over 270 attendees from 19 different countries, representing numerous disciplines...

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Treatment as prevention works: HIV infections down by 66 per cent in NSW and Victoria

By J Pope

In Gay Lesbian & Bisexual Health, HIV

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Kirby Institute, UNSW, 17th April 2023 A ten-year study into the impact of HIV ‘treatment as prevention’ has found that a 27 per cent increase in people accessing effective HIV treatment saw HIV infections decrease by 66 per cent between 2010 to 2019, in NSW and Victoria.  The findings, published today in Lancet HIV, show the success of HIV treatment as prevention in reducing new HIV infections...

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Aboriginal-specific STI & BBV resources for regional and rural SA

By J Pope

In Aboriginal Health, SHINE SA news & events

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SHINE SA & Aboriginal Health Council of South Australia (AHCSA), April 18th, 2023 SHINE SA and the Aboriginal Health Council of South Australia have produced a series of STI & BBV resources designed for Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services (ACCHS). Many of these resources feature artwork by Arabana and Kokatha artist Mali Isabel. In addition to ACCHS, these resources are also...

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Factors that Impact Assigned Female Sexual Minority Individuals Health Care Experiences

By J Pope

In Gender & Sex, LGBTIQ+ issues, Uncategorized

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Maureen Rabbitte & Maithe Enriquez (2023) Factors that Impact Assigned Female Sexual Minority Individuals Health Care Experiences: A Qualitative Descriptive Study, American Journal of Sexuality Education, DOI: 10.1080/15546128.2023.2187502 Abstract: This qualitative descriptive study identified factors that impact assigned female at birth (AFAB) cisgender and non-binary sexual minority...

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