Helen Bittleston
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View article: Strengthening chlamydia management in Australian general practice using interventions that align with the clinic workflow: implementation and feasibility trial findings
Strengthening chlamydia management in Australian general practice using interventions that align with the clinic workflow: implementation and feasibility trial findings Open
Objective To evaluate the implementation and impact of the Management of Chlamydia Cases in Australia (MoCCA) intervention for strengthening chlamydia management in Australian general practice. Design Non-randomised implementation and feas…
View article: Older Adults’ Behaviors and Preferences for Seeking Sexual Health Information
Older Adults’ Behaviors and Preferences for Seeking Sexual Health Information Open
Many older adults seek sexual health information, and with some experiencing access barriers and one-third unsatisfied, there is room for improvement. Relevant, accessible information should be provided by healthcare professionals and cred…
View article: Recruiting participants via social media for sexual and reproductive health research
Recruiting participants via social media for sexual and reproductive health research Open
Recruiting participants is a vital component of social research. Finding the right people (and the right number of them) at the right time to participate in your study can make or break its success; it can also challenge research budgets a…
View article: What is needed to improve young people's access to sexual health care through primary care?
What is needed to improve young people's access to sexual health care through primary care? Open
View article: Facilitators and barriers to adopting a multifaceted chlamydia management intervention in general practice: qualitative findings from Management of Chlamydia Cases in Australia (MoCCA)
Facilitators and barriers to adopting a multifaceted chlamydia management intervention in general practice: qualitative findings from Management of Chlamydia Cases in Australia (MoCCA) Open
Background Chlamydia is one of the most common sexually transmissible infections globally and can lead to reproductive complications, including pelvic inflammatory disease and infertility. Interventions to reduce disease burden, including …
View article: What sexual and reproductive health issues do young people want to discuss with a doctor, and why haven’t they done so? Findings from an online survey
What sexual and reproductive health issues do young people want to discuss with a doctor, and why haven’t they done so? Findings from an online survey Open
Many young people would welcome more preventative SRH care. Young people may be reassured that all issues, including sexual difficulties and dysfunction, are appropriate to discuss with a GP.
View article: Engaging older Australians in sexual health research: SHAPE2 survey recruitment and sample
Engaging older Australians in sexual health research: SHAPE2 survey recruitment and sample Open
Background Sexual health research rarely includes older age groups and the sexual health needs of older Australians are not well understood. Older adults are online in increasing numbers; however, internet surveys involving samples of olde…
View article: Drug use and sexual behavior during COVID-19 lockdown in Australia
Drug use and sexual behavior during COVID-19 lockdown in Australia Open
Objective To examine the impact of COVID-19 lockdown on drug consumption and sexual behaviors, among people living in Australia.
View article: Detecting asymptomatic syphilis
Detecting asymptomatic syphilis Open
Syphilis is a bacterial sexually transmissible infection (STI) that is easily treatable if detected in the early stages of infection, but if untreated can have serious consequences. Advanced syphilis can cause severe neurological symptoms,…
View article: Young Australians’ receptiveness to discussing sexual health with a general practitioner
Young Australians’ receptiveness to discussing sexual health with a general practitioner Open
Background Most sexual health care in Australia is provided through general practice. However, many young Australians experience barriers to accessing sexual health care. This research examines young Australians’ receptiveness to discussin…
View article: Are COVID-19 lockdowns associated with a change in sexual desire? Results from an online survey of Australian women
Are COVID-19 lockdowns associated with a change in sexual desire? Results from an online survey of Australian women Open
In early 2020, the Australian government implemented lockdown restrictions to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Our study aims to investigate the impact of lockdowns on sexual desire and enjoyment of sex among Australian women. We conducted …
View article: Considerations for conducting a young person’s health assessment in the general practice setting: Insights from key informants in Victoria
Considerations for conducting a young person’s health assessment in the general practice setting: Insights from key informants in Victoria Open
Key informants generated substantive stakeholder perspectives to aid planning and implementing young people's health assessments in general practice.
View article: Management of Chlamydia Cases in Australia (MoCCA): protocol for a non-randomised implementation and feasibility trial
Management of Chlamydia Cases in Australia (MoCCA): protocol for a non-randomised implementation and feasibility trial Open
Introduction The sexually transmitted infection chlamydia can cause significant complications, particularly among people with female reproductive organs. Optimal management includes timely and appropriate treatment, notifying and treating …
View article: Is there a place for a molecular diagnostic test for pelvic inflammatory disease in primary care? An exploratory qualitative study
Is there a place for a molecular diagnostic test for pelvic inflammatory disease in primary care? An exploratory qualitative study Open
Introduction There is currently no test for pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) that is non-invasive and sufficiently sensitive and specific. Clinicians must therefore diagnose PID clinically, ruling out medical emergencies and conducting pe…
View article: Telehealth for sexual and reproductive health issues: a qualitative study of experiences of accessing care during COVID-19
Telehealth for sexual and reproductive health issues: a qualitative study of experiences of accessing care during COVID-19 Open
Background Medicare, the health insurance system underpinning free healthcare in Australia, introduced free telehealth items in 2020 in response to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Their uptake among healthcare providers w…
View article: Patient-delivered partner therapy: One option for management of sexual partner(s) of a patient diagnosed with a chlamydia infection
Patient-delivered partner therapy: One option for management of sexual partner(s) of a patient diagnosed with a chlamydia infection Open
PDPT is one option for partner management when sexual partner(s) are unlikely or unable to seek timely care themselves. However, there are challenges to the use of PDPT in general practice. The provision of clear guidelines is an essential…
View article: Sexual behaviour during COVID-19: a repeated cross-sectional survey in Victoria, Australia
Sexual behaviour during COVID-19: a repeated cross-sectional survey in Victoria, Australia Open
Background During 2020, the State of Victoria (Australia) experienced two COVID-19 waves. Both resulted in community lockdowns followed by eased restrictions. We examined variation of sexual behaviour in Victorians over time during COVID-1…
View article: P095 General practitioner views towards patient delivered partner therapy for chlamydia infection in Australia
P095 General practitioner views towards patient delivered partner therapy for chlamydia infection in Australia Open
Background Patient delivered partner therapy (PDPT) refers to the process in which antibiotic treatment for chlamydia infection is prescribed or provided to an index case to pass onto their sexual partner/s. Since 2015, health authority gu…
View article: P088 Australian general practitioners’ consideration of pelvic inflammatory disease in women diagnosed with an STI, and barriers to providing pelvic examinations
P088 Australian general practitioners’ consideration of pelvic inflammatory disease in women diagnosed with an STI, and barriers to providing pelvic examinations Open
Background Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) comprises a range of inflammatory disorders of the female upper genital tract, often occurring after a sexually transmissible infection (STI). When left untreated, PID can cause reproductive com…
View article: Love during lockdown: findings from an online survey examining the impact of COVID-19 on the sexual health of people living in Australia
Love during lockdown: findings from an online survey examining the impact of COVID-19 on the sexual health of people living in Australia Open
Introduction Australia recorded its first case of COVID-19 in late January 2020. On 22P March 2020, amid increasing daily case numbers, the Australian Government implemented lockdown restrictions to help ‘flatten the curve’. Our study aime…
View article: Love during lockdown: findings from an online survey examining the impact of COVID-19 on the sexual practices of people living in Australia
Love during lockdown: findings from an online survey examining the impact of COVID-19 on the sexual practices of people living in Australia Open
Introduction Australia recorded its first case of COVID-19 in late January 2020. On 22 nd March 2020, amid increasing daily case numbers, the Australian Government implemented lockdown restrictions to help ‘flatten the curve’. Our study ai…
View article: The impact of COVID-19 on the reproductive health of people living in Australia: findings from an online survey
The impact of COVID-19 on the reproductive health of people living in Australia: findings from an online survey Open
Introduction Australia introduced ‘lockdown’ measures to control COVID-19 on 22 March 2020. For two months, Australians were asked to remain at home and only leave for essential activities. We investigate the impact this had on sexual and …