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         Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
 
  Building stronger MSM and TG community based HIV advocacy efforts and networks through increasing accessibility of strategic information in local languages in Asia and the Pacific.
L.R. Rendon, M. Poonkasetwattana, C. Connelly

(XX  International AIDS Conference)
Abstract

Australia
HIV Prevalence and Challenges          

        Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 

 

Acceptability and HIV Prevention Benefits of a Peer-Based Model of Rapid Point of Care HIV Testing for Australian Gay, Bisexual and Other Men Who Have Sex with Men.
Leitinger D, Ryan KE, Brown G, et al 
AIDS Behav. 2017 Aug 28.
Abstract

Experience and psychological impact of anal cancer screening in gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men: a qualitative study.
Russo S, McCaffery K, Ellard J,  et al
 
Psychooncology
.
2017 Jun 20.
Abstract

Comparison of Government and Non-Government Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Treatment Service Delivery for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Community.
Mullens AB, Fischer J, Stewart M,et al
Subst Use Misuse. 2017 Mar 20:1-12.|
Abstract

Australian gay and bisexual men.
Prestage G, Bavinton B, Callander D, et al
Sex Health. 2017 Mar 16
Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Pharyngeal Gonorrhoea: The Willingness of Australian Men Who Have Sex with Men to Change Current Sexual Practices to Reduce Their Risk of Transmission-A Qualitative Study.
Walker S, Bellhouse C, Fairley CK,
et al
PLoS One. 2016 Dec 19;11(12):e0164033
Paper

Hospitalization for Anxiety and Mood Disorders in HIV-Infected and -Uninfected Gay and Bisexual Men.
Moore CL, Grulich AE, Prestage G, et al
J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr. 2016 Dec 15;73(5):589-597.
Abstract

Is cost a structural barrier preventing men who have sex with men accessing condoms? A systematic review.
Ubrihien A, Davies SC, Driscoll T.

AIDS Care
. 2016 Nov;28(11):1473-80.
Abstract

FULl-TEXT ARTICLE
Optimising healthcare for men who have sex with men: A role for general practitioners.
Cornelisse VJ, Fairley C, Roth NJ.
Aust Fam Physician. 2016;45(4):182-5.
Paper

Rural-Urban Differences in Mental Health, Resilience, Stigma, and Social Support Among Young Australian Gay Men.
Lyons A, Hosking W, Rozbroj T.

J Rural Health
. 2014 Sep 2.
Abstract

How very young men who have sex with men view vaccination against human papillomavirus.
Zou H, Grulich AE, Cornall AM,  et al
Vaccine. 2014 May 19.
Abstract

Sex Workers and Their Clients Among Australian Gay and Bisexual Men.
Prestage G, Jin F, Bavinton B, Hurley M.

AIDS Behav
.
2014 Mar 23.
Abstract

Prevalence and correlates of sexual partner concurrency among Australian gay men aged 18-39 years.
Lyons A, Hosking W.

AIDS Behav
. 2014 Apr;18(4):801-9.
Abstract

Australian Gay and Bisexual Men's Use of Erectile Dysfunction Medications During Recent Sexual Encounters.
Prestage G, Jin F, Bavinton B,  et al
J
Sex Med
. 2013 Nov 29.
Abstract

Eradicating syphilis, hepatitis C and HIV in MSM through frequent testing strategies.
Fairley CK, Law M, Chen MY.

Curr Opin Infect Dis
. 2013 Nov 23
Abstract

Prevalence and Correlates of Sexual Partner Concurrency Among Australian Gay Men Aged 18-39 Years.
Lyons A, Hosking W.

AIDS Behav
. 2013 Sep 22.
Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Introduction of a sexual health practice nurse is associated with increased STI testing of men who have sex with men in primary care.
Snow AF, Vodstrcil LA, Fairley CK, et al.

BMC Infect Dis
. 2013 Jul 1;13:298.
Paper

Do differences in age between sexual partners affect sexual risk behaviour among Australian gay and bisexual men?
Prestage G, Jin F, Bavinton B, Scott SA, Hurley M.

Sex Transm Infect
. 2013 Jul 10.
Abstract

FULL-TEXT PDF ARTICLE
Introduction of a sexual health practice nurse is associated with increased STI testing of men who have sex with men in primary care.
Snow AF, Vodstrcil LA, Fairley CK, et al

BMC Infect Dis
. 2013 Jul 1;13(1):298
Paper

Association of social determinants of health with self-rated health among Australian gay and bisexual men living with HIV.
Koelmeyer R, English DR, Smith A, Grierson J.
AIDS Care. 2013 May 7
Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Automated, computer generated reminders and increased detection of gonorrhoea, Chlamydia and syphilis in men who have sex with men.
Zou H, Fairley CK, Guy R, et al

PLoS One
. 2013 Apr 17;8(4):e61972.
Paper

Which Gay Men Would Increase Their Frequency of HIV Testing with Home Self-testing?
Bavinton BR, Brown G, Hurley M,  et al
AIDS Behav. 2013 Mar 23
Abstract

"Cum Play" among Gay Men.
Prestage G, Hurley M, Brown G.

Arch Sex Behav
.
2013 Mar 22
Abstract

Trends in drug use among gay and bisexual men in Sydney, Melbourne and Queensland, Australia.
Lea T, Prestage G, Mao L,  et al
Drug Alcohol Rev. 2012 Aug 7
Abstract

Stop the Drama Downunder: A Social Marketing Campaign Increases HIV/Sexually Transmitted Infection Knowledge and Testing in Australian Gay Men.
Pedrana A, Hellard M, Guy R, wt al 
Sex Transm Dis. 2012 Aug;39(8):651-8.
Abstract

The converging and diverging characteristics of HIV-positive and HIV-negative gay men in the Australian Gay Community Periodic Surveys, 2000-2009.
Holt M, Lee E, Prestage GP,  et al

AIDS Care
. 2012 May 29.
Abstract

Does drug and alcohol use undermine concordance between doctors' assessments of major depression and patients' scores on a screening tool for depression among gay men attending general practice?
Bryant J, Newman CE, Holt M, et al

Aust J Prim Health
. 2012;18(2):116-22.
Abstract

Gay Men Who Are Not Getting Tested for HIV.
Zablotska I, Holt M, de Wit J, et al
AIDS Behav. 2012 Apr 27.
Abstract

Is Optimism Enough? Gay Men's Beliefs About HIV and Their Perspectives on Risk and Pleasure.
Prestage G, Down IA, Bradley J

Sex Transm Dis
. 2012 Mar;39(3):167-72
Abstract

The Impact of HIV Seroadaptive Behaviors on Sexually Transmissible Infections in HIV-Negative Homosexual Men in Sydney, Australia.
Jin F, Prestage GP, Templeton DJ, Poynten IM,  et al

Sex Transm Dis
. 2012 Mar;39(3):191-4
Abstract

Sexual Behavior and HIV Testing Among Bisexual Men: A Nationwide Comparison of Australian Bisexual-Identifying and Gay-Identifying Men.
Lyons A, Pitts M, Grierson J,  et al

AIDS Behav
. 2012 Feb 1.
Abstract

Nursing and medical students' attitude, knowledge and beliefs regarding lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender parents seeking health care for their children.
Chapman R, Watkins R, Zappia T,  et al

J Clin Nurs
. 2011 Oct 18. d
Abstract

Sexual history taking and sexually transmissible infection screening practices among men who have sex with men: a survey of Victorian general practitioners.
Barber B, Hellard M, Jenkinson R,  et al

Sex Health
. 2011 Sep;8(3):349-54.
Abstract

Behavioural surveillance among gay men in Australia: methods, findings and policy implications for the prevention of HIV and other sexually transmissible infections.
Zablotska IB, Kippax S, Grulich A, et al
Sex Health. 2011 Sep;8(3):272-9
Abstract

Chlamydia trachomatis serovars in community-based HIV-positive and HIV-negative men who have sex with men in Sydney, Australia.
Templeton DJ, Twin J, Jin F,  et al

Sex Transm Infec
t
. 2011 Aug 3.
Abstract

Expected epidemiological impact of the introduction of a partially effective HIV vaccine among men who have sex with men in Australia.
Gray RT, Ghaus MH, Hoare A, Wilson DP.

Vaccine
. 2011 Jun 21.
Abstract

Gay men and ambivalence about 'gay community': from gay community attachment to personal
communities.

Holt M.

Cult Health Sex
. 2011 Jun 1:1-15
Abstract

Gay Men are Less Likely to Use Condoms with Casual Sex Partners They Know 'Well'
Prestage G, Jin F, Grulich A, de Wit J, Zablotska I.
AIDS Behav. 2011 Apr 20.
Abstract

Discourses of Depression of Australian General Practitioners Working With Gay Men.
Körner H, Newman CE, Mao L, Kidd MR, et al
 
Qual Health Res
. 2011 Mar 31.
Abstract

Changes in Gay Men's Participation in Gay Community Life: Implications for HIV Surveillance and Research.
Zablotska IB, Holt M, Prestage G

AIDS Behav
. 2011 Mar 19.
Abstract

Significant increase in testing rates for sexually transmissible infections following the introduction of an anal cytological screening program, targeting HIV-positive men who have sex with men.
Botes LP, McAllister J, Ribbons E, Jin F, Hillman RJ.

Sex Health
. 2011 Feb;8(1):76-8.
Abstract

Short message service reminder intervention doubles sexually transmitted infection/HIV re-testing rates among men who have sex with men.
Bourne C, Knight V, Guy R,  et al

Sex Transm Infect
. 2011 Feb 4
Abstract

Chlamydia Trends in Men Who Have Sex With Men Attending Sexual Health Services in Australia, 2004-2008.
Guy RJ, Wand H, Franklin N,
et al
Sex Transm Dis
. 2011 Jan 6
Abstract

HIV Testing, Gay Community Involvement and Internet USE: Social and Behavioural Correlates of HIV Testing Among Australian Men Who have Sex with Men.
Holt M, Rawstorne P, Wilkinson J, Worth H,  et al

AIDS Behav
. 2011 Jan 7.
Abstract

The changing age distribution of men who have sex with men diagnosed with HIV in Victoria.
El-Hayek C, Bergeri I, Hellard ME,  et al

Med J Aust
. 2010 Dec 6;193(11-12):655-8.
Abstract

Chlamydia trachomatis Genotypes Among Men Who Have Sex With Men in Australia.
Twin J, Moore EE, Garland SM,
et al
Sex Transm Dis
. 2010 Nov 16
Abstract

Gay men's perceptions of sexually transmissible infections and their experiences of diagnosis:'part of the way of life' to feeling 'dirty and ashamed'.
Holt M, Bernard D, Race K.

Sex Health
.
2010 Dec;7(4):411-6
Abstract

Minimal impact of circumcision on HIV acquisition in men who have sex with men.
Londish GJ, Templeton DJ, Regan DG,  et al

Sex Health
. 2010 Dec;7(4):463-70.
Abstract

Ageing with HIV: health and psychosocial well-being of older gay men.
Lyons A, Pitts M, Grierson J,  et al
AIDS Care
. 2010 Jul 16:1-9
Abstract

Australian men's sexual practices in saunas, sex clubs and other male sex on premises venues.
Lyons A, Smith AM, Grierson JW, von Doussa H.

Sex Health
. 2010 Jun;7(2):186-92
Abstract

Does the frequency of HIV and STI testing among MSM in primary care adhere with Australian guidelines?
Guy R, Goller JL, Spelman T, et al

Sex Transm Infect
. 2010 May 10.
Abstract

Casual Sexual Encounters Among Gay Men: Familiarity, Trust and Unprotected Anal Intercourse.
Zablotska IB, Grulich AE, De Wit J, Prestage G.
 
AIDS Behav
. 2010 Apr 8.
Abstract

 

 
         Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
 
 
Sexual risk-taking among Australian men who have sex with men who find their partners online: an examination of underlying factors and processes to inform smart self-regulation HIV prevention interventions
P.C.G. Adam, J.B.F. de Wit, D.A. Murphy
(XX  International AIDS Conference)
Abstract

A comprehensive approach to alcohol and drug use among gay men / MSM in Sydney, Australia
S. Scott
(XIX  International AIDS Conference)
Abstract


New Guinea
           

        Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

  Application of Respondent Driven Sampling to Collect Baseline Data on FSWs and MSM for HIV Risk Reduction Interventions in Two Urban Centres in Papua New Guinea.
Yeka W, Maibani-Michie G, Prybylski D, Colby D.  
J Urban Health. 2006 Oct 26
Abstract
 

New Zealand
           

        Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
Younger Gay and Bisexual Men's Condom Use With Main Regular Sexual Partner in New Zealand.
Lachowsky NJ, Saxton PJ, Hughes AJ, et al

AIDS Educ Prev
. 2015 Jun;27(3):257-74.
Abstract

Perceptions of ageing as an older gay man: a qualitative study.
Kushner B, Neville S, Adams J.
J Clin Nurs. 2013 Jul 2.
Abstract

Who is Omitted from Repeated Offline HIV Behavioural Surveillance Among MSM? Implications for Interpreting Trends.
Saxton P, Dickson N, Hughes A.
AIDS Behav. 2013 Apr 19
Abstract

How should we assess risk behaviour when determining donor deferral? Reflections on the MSM deferral.
Flanagan P.
Biologicals
.
2011 Nov 7.
Abstract

        Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
 

 
Long-tailed MSM: prevalence and characteristics of MSM with frequent partner change in location-based surveillance in New Zealand
P. Saxton, A. Hughes, N. Dickson, A. Ludlam
(XX  International AIDS Conference)
Abstract

Disparities in sexual health and behavioural outcomes for gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men (MSM) by Ethnicity in New Zealand, 2006-2011
N.J. Lachowsky, P.J.W. Saxton, N.P. Dickson
(XX  International AIDS Conference)
Abstract

Privileging the personal': mobilising marginalised identities and voices in the context of HIV health promotion with ''hard to reach'' migrant and second generation Asian gay men in Metropolitan Sydney, Australia;
M.F. Teh
(XIX  International AIDS Conference)
Abstract


The Philippines
           

         Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
 

 
Through dim lit roads: sexual experiences and safer practices of men who have sex with other men in Davao City
J. Fuentes
(XIX  International AIDS Conference)
Abstract

Results of the first phase of the regional operations research to document good practices of community-based organizations for MSM and transgenders in Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines and Timor Leste
L.B. Norella
(XIX  International AIDS Conference)
Abstract

 


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