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Socioeconomic, behavioural and health factors associated with chlamydia testing in sexually active young women

In Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)

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ilson Louise Forsyth, Dobson Annette Jane, Doust Jenny, Mishra Gita Devi (2022) Socioeconomic, behavioural and health factors associated with chlamydia testing in sexually active young women: an Australian observational cohort study. Sexual Health, 19,112-121. Abstract: Background: Chlamydia trachomatis is the most frequently notified sexually transmitted infection in Australia. Untreated...

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People identifying as LGBTIQ and alcohol, tobacco & other drugs in Australia

By J Pope

In Gay Lesbian & Bisexual Health, LGBTIQ+ issues, People Who Inject Drugs / AOD

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Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, last updated 12/06/2020 Key Findings: People identifying as lesbian, gay or bisexual have relatively high rates of substance use. However, there is a lack of comprehensive data available on the associated harms for this population group. Almost one in 5 (18.7%) people identifying as homosexual or bisexual reported daily tobacco smoking in 2016, comapred...

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Australian Burden of Disease Study: Illicit Drug Use, Intimate Partner Violence, Unsafe Sex

By J Pope

In HIV, People Who Inject Drugs / AOD, Safer sex, Sexual, gendered & partner violence, Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)

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Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, Last updated: 06 Aug 2020 Burden of disease is a measure of the years of healthy life lost from living with, or dying from disease and injury. A portion of this burden is preventable, being due to modifiable risk factors. This report provides information on the deaths and burden of disease due to risk factors included in the Australian Burden of...

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In debates about drug use, fun is important

By J Pope

In People Who Inject Drugs / AOD

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The Conversation, February 8, 2019 6.07am AEDT Young (and older) people use drugs and alcohol for fun, enjoyment and socialisation. Understanding the social nature of drug use reveals why fun-seeking is so compelling. When people describe fun, they are often talking about an experience of social connection and belonging. Fun is not insignificant in human lives. Understanding this might help to...

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Media coverage of methamphetamine use in SA “demonising”

By J Pope

In People Who Inject Drugs / AOD

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InDaily Adelaide, August 1, 2018
The head of South Australia’s drug and alcohol services network says recent reports on the use of methamphetamine in the workplace are misleading and could cause people to turn away from seeking treatment.

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Intercourse, age of initiation and contraception among adolescents in Ireland

By J Pope

In Contraception, Mental health & sexual health, Safer sex, Sex & relationships education, Sexual Activity, Young people

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BMC Public Health 2018 18:362 Abstract Background The need to tackle sexual health problems and promote positive sexual health has been acknowledged in Irish health policy. Young people’s sexual behaviour however remains under-researched with limited national data available. Methods This study presents the first nationally representative and internationally comparable data on young people’s...

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