Curtin University, released August 2021 In Australia, there are significant health disparities between domestic- and overseas-born residents with respect to sexually transmissible infections (STIs) and blood-borne viruses (BBVs). For instance, in 2017 the HIV notification rate in Australia was over three times higher for people born in South-East Asia (14 per 100,000) and Sub-Saharan Africa (13...
Sexual mixing patterns among male–female partnerships in Melbourne
Greaves Kate E., Fairley Christopher K., Engel Jaimie L., Ong Jason J., Rodriguez Elena, Phillips Tiffany R., Chow Eric P. F. (2022) Sexual mixing patterns among male–female partnerships in Melbourne, Australia. Sexual Health 19, 33-38. Abstract Background:Individuals who have both opposite- and same-sex partners have the potential to pass sexually transmitted infections (STIs) between high- and...
Sexual behaviour during COVID-19
Goller Jane L., Bittleston Helen, Kong Fabian Yuh Shiong, Bourchier Louise, Williams Henrietta, Malta Sue, Vaisey Alaina, Lau Andrew, Hocking Jane S., Coombe Jacqueline (2022) Sexual behaviour during COVID-19: a repeated cross-sectional survey in Victoria, Australia. Sexual Health , Background: During 2020, the State of Victoria (Australia) experienced two COVID-19 waves. Both resulted in...
Traversing TechSex: benefits and risks in digitally mediated sex and relationships
Power Jennifer, Moor Lily, Anderson Joel, Waling Andrea, James Alexandra, Shackleton Nicole, Farrell Anne-Maree, Agnew Elizabeth, Dowsett Gary W. (2022) Traversing TechSex: benefits and risks in digitally mediated sex and relationships. Sexual Health 19, 55-69. Background: Digital technologies play a significant role in people’s sexual and intimate lives via smart phones, cameras, dating apps and...
Trichomoniasis among men presenting to a sexual health clinic in Melbourne
Abraham Esha, Fairley Christopher K., Aung Ei T., Bradshaw Catriona S., Chen Marcus Y., Phillips Tiffany R., Chow Eric P. F. (2022) Trichomoniasis among men presenting to a sexual health clinic in Melbourne, Australia. Sexual Health 19, 70-73. Abstract Background: This study aimed to examine the positivity of urethral Trichomonas vaginalis in men attending an urban sexual health clinic in...
A cross-sectional study of male and female kissing partners among MSM
Chow Eric P. F., Phillips Tiffany R., Tran Julien, Aung Ei T., Maddaford Kate, Fairley Christopher K. (2022) A cross-sectional study of male and female kissing partners among men who have sex with men. Sexual Health 19, 27-32. Abstract Background: Kissing may be a risk factor for gonorrhoea. Past studies have focused on male kissing partners among men who have sex with men (MSM). This study...