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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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What makes gay and bisexual men in Australia choose not to take PrEP?

By J Pope

In Gay Lesbian & Bisexual Health, HIV, Safer sex

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nam/aidsmap, 14 April 2022 Perceived irrelevance, lack of awareness, problems with access, side effects, negative social impacts, and concerns about lack of STI protection, effectiveness and adherence are the most common reasons for not using PrEP among gay and bisexual men in Australia. This is according to a study recently published in the journal Behavioral Medicine which analysed reasons for...

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Chemsex questions: what are we actually asking?

By J Pope

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

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Crozier Brendan, Sayer Nathan, Varma Rick (2022) Chemsex questions: what are we actually asking?. Sexual Health 19, 76-78. Abstract: Among men who have sex with men (MSM), sexualised drug use (SDU) is related to high risk sexual behaviour and a higher chance of contracting STIs. Chemsex, a subset of SDU, has a particularly high risk factor for STIs. We describe the implementation of a new...

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New Alcohol and Other Drug Service for LGBTIQ and HIV + community members in Adelaide

By J Pope

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

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Thorne Harbour Health, October 2021 “The Cottage” is a new Alcohol and Other Drug Service for LGBTIQ and HIV + community members in Adelaide, from Thorne Harbour Health. At Thorne Harbour Health we understand that LGBTIQ community members can have particular needs when it comes to making positive changes in relation to drinking and using drugs. We know that our communities often...

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Understanding Lesbian, bisexual and queer women’s Experiences of Alcohol, Substance Use and Health (UnLEASH) Study

By J Pope

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

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NDARC at UNSW , June 2021 The Understanding Lesbian, bisexual and queer women’s Experiences of Alcohol, Substance Use and Health (UnLEASH) Study explores lesbian, bisexual and queer women’s health and wellbeing and the relationship with smoking, drinking, and using drugs. We want to give voices to those in our communities that have not been heard before and we need your help! Led by...

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