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View article: A long non-coding RNA Leat1 mediates the hormone responsiveness of EfnB2 during male urogenital development
A long non-coding RNA Leat1 mediates the hormone responsiveness of EfnB2 during male urogenital development Open
The novel long non-coding RNA (lncRNA) Leat1 is extraordinarily conserved in both its location (syntenic with EfnB2 , an essential gene in anogenital patterning) and sequence. Here we show that Leat1 is upregulated following the production…
View article: Using Online Media to Increase the Awareness and Uptake of Preexposure Prophylaxis for HIV Among Asian-Born Men Who Have Sex With Men Living in Australia: An Open-Label Randomized Controlled Trial
Using Online Media to Increase the Awareness and Uptake of Preexposure Prophylaxis for HIV Among Asian-Born Men Who Have Sex With Men Living in Australia: An Open-Label Randomized Controlled Trial Open
Background HIV notifications have increased among Asian-born men who have sex with men (MSM) in Australia. However, most existing campaigns were not designed for this population. This study assessed the acceptability of using a community-b…
View article: HIV, STI, and Hepatitis Among People Who Inject Drugs at a Sexual Health Clinic in Melbourne, Australia: 2012 to 2022
HIV, STI, and Hepatitis Among People Who Inject Drugs at a Sexual Health Clinic in Melbourne, Australia: 2012 to 2022 Open
Background This study aimed to examine the sexual practices and sexually transmitted infection (STI) positivity among people who inject drugs (PWID). Methods This was a repeated cross-sectional study analyzing data collected at a sexual he…
View article: Examining the impact of decriminalisation on sex workers in Victoria, Australia: Results from an online survey
Examining the impact of decriminalisation on sex workers in Victoria, Australia: Results from an online survey Open
These findings suggest that decriminalisation may not negatively affect sex practices or STI testing, supporting policy changes to reduce stigma and enhance health access for sex workers.
View article: Trend and Associated Factors for Late and Advanced HIV Diagnoses in 2011–2022 in Melbourne, Australia
Trend and Associated Factors for Late and Advanced HIV Diagnoses in 2011–2022 in Melbourne, Australia Open
Late‐ and advanced HIV diagnoses remain significant challenges worldwide. Understanding the factors associated with and testing practice among those with late (CD4 < 350 cells/µL) and advanced diagnoses (CD4 < 200 cells/µL) is essential to…
View article: Do Australian sexual health clinics have the capacity to meet demand? A mixed methods survey of directors of sexual health clinics in Australia
Do Australian sexual health clinics have the capacity to meet demand? A mixed methods survey of directors of sexual health clinics in Australia Open
Background The study describes the capacity of publicly funded sexual health clinics in Australia and explores the challenges they face. Methods We sent a survey to the directors of publicly funded sexual health clinics across Australia be…
View article: Sexual health service users’ perspectives on artificial intelligence applications for identification of lesions associated with sexually transmissible infections: A qualitative study
Sexual health service users’ perspectives on artificial intelligence applications for identification of lesions associated with sexually transmissible infections: A qualitative study Open
Background: Early identification of sexually transmissible infections (STIs) is central to their control by facilitating timely access to healthcare. A web-based sexual health application using artificial intelligence (AI) to identify the …
View article: Exploring Barriers and Opportunities for Tertiary Education Providers to Deliver Sexual and Reproductive Health Education to International Students: A Qualitative Study
Exploring Barriers and Opportunities for Tertiary Education Providers to Deliver Sexual and Reproductive Health Education to International Students: A Qualitative Study Open
Introduction To date, there have been little to no studies specifically focused on Australian tertiary education providers’ views on sexual and reproductive health (SRH) education for international students. This study investigated staff p…
View article: HIV, hepatitis, and syphilis self-testing among adolescents and young adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis
HIV, hepatitis, and syphilis self-testing among adolescents and young adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis Open
Self-testing is a safe, acceptable and effective way to increase access to HIV, hepatitis and syphilis testing in AYA. Given these features of self-testing, policies to increase its use should significantly improve testing and maximise the…
View article: Sexual Health Service Users’ Perspectives on Artificial Intelligence Applications for Identification of Lesions Associated with Sexually Transmissible Infections: A Qualitative Study
Sexual Health Service Users’ Perspectives on Artificial Intelligence Applications for Identification of Lesions Associated with Sexually Transmissible Infections: A Qualitative Study Open
Background: Early identification of sexually transmissible infections (STIs) is central to their control by facilitating timely access to healthcare. A web-based sexual health application using artificial intelligence (AI) to identify the …
View article: Trends in infections detected in women with cervicitis over a decade
Trends in infections detected in women with cervicitis over a decade Open
Objectives There is a growing body of evidence that in the absence of Chlamydia trachomatis and/or Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Mycoplasma genitalium and bacterial vaginosis (BV) are associated with cervicitis. We aimed to describe infections de…
View article: Linkage to care and prevention after HIV self‐testing: a systematic review and meta‐analysis
Linkage to care and prevention after HIV self‐testing: a systematic review and meta‐analysis Open
Introduction Effective linkage to prevention and care is a crucial step following HIV testing services. This systematic review aimed to determine the proportion of individuals linked to prevention and care after HIV self‐testing (HIVST) an…
View article: Telehealth for HIV care and management among people living with HIV in Australia: results from an online survey
Telehealth for HIV care and management among people living with HIV in Australia: results from an online survey Open
Background The aims of this study were to evaluate the experiences of telehealth for routine HIV care and identify preferred models of HIV routine care for the future. Methods Anonymous, online questionnaire among people living with HIV ag…
View article: User Views on Online Sexual Health Symptom Checker Tool: Qualitative Research
User Views on Online Sexual Health Symptom Checker Tool: Qualitative Research Open
Background Delayed diagnosis and treatment of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) contributes to poorer health outcomes and onward transmission to sexual partners. Access to best-practice sexual health care may be limited by barriers su…
View article: Sexual mixing in bisexual activity in male–male partnerships in Melbourne, Australia
Sexual mixing in bisexual activity in male–male partnerships in Melbourne, Australia Open
Background The patterns of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in populations may be influenced by the sexual mixing within the population. We aimed to investigate the assortative sexual mixing pattern by bisexuality in male–male partne…
View article: Trends in different contraception methods among women attending the Melbourne Sexual Health Centre from 2011 to 2020
Trends in different contraception methods among women attending the Melbourne Sexual Health Centre from 2011 to 2020 Open
Between 2011 and 2020, LARC use has increased, whilst less effective contraceptives, such as condom and oral contraception, have decreased among women at Melbourne Sexual Health Centre. Further research is required to understand age and et…
View article: Understanding Risk Factors for Oropharyngeal Gonorrhea Among Sex Workers Attending Sexual Health Clinics in 2 Australian Cities: Mixed Methods Study
Understanding Risk Factors for Oropharyngeal Gonorrhea Among Sex Workers Attending Sexual Health Clinics in 2 Australian Cities: Mixed Methods Study Open
Background The risk factors for oropharyngeal gonorrhea have not been examined in sex workers despite the increasing prevalence of gonorrhea infection. Objective This study aims to determine the risk factors for oropharyngeal gonorrhea in …
View article: HIV self-testing knowledge, attitudes, and practices among Asian-born gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men in Australia: a qualitative study
HIV self-testing knowledge, attitudes, and practices among Asian-born gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men in Australia: a qualitative study Open
Background Achieving virtual elimination of HIV transmission in Australia requires a combination of high treatment rates and high testing coverage among individuals at risk of acquiring HIV. HIV self-testing (HIVST) is an additional testin…
View article: Management of acute sexual assault presenting to a large Australian sexual health clinic in 2012–2021: a retrospective clinical audit
Management of acute sexual assault presenting to a large Australian sexual health clinic in 2012–2021: a retrospective clinical audit Open
Background The incidence of sexual assault continues to rise in Australia. This study aimed to describe the nature of assault, HIV/STI positivity, and its management at a sexual health clinic. Methods We performed a chart review of 516 sex…
View article: Assessing the effectiveness of HIV/STI risk communication displays among Melbourne Sexual Health Centre attendees: a cross-sectional, observational and vignette-based study
Assessing the effectiveness of HIV/STI risk communication displays among Melbourne Sexual Health Centre attendees: a cross-sectional, observational and vignette-based study Open
Introduction Increasing rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) over the past decade underscore the need for early testing and treatment. Communicating HIV/STI risk effectively can promote individuals’ intention to test, which is c…
View article: Optimising HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis and testing strategies in men who have sex with men in Australia, Thailand, and China: a modelling study and cost-effectiveness analysis
Optimising HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis and testing strategies in men who have sex with men in Australia, Thailand, and China: a modelling study and cost-effectiveness analysis Open
Ministry of Science and Technology of the People's Republic of China, the Australian National Health and Medical Research Council, National Key Research and Development Program of China, and National Natural Science Foundation of China.
View article: The incubation for urethral gonorrhoea among men who have sex with men with and without oropharyngeal gonorrhoea
The incubation for urethral gonorrhoea among men who have sex with men with and without oropharyngeal gonorrhoea Open
We hypothesized that the incubation for urethral gonorrhoea would be longer for men with oropharyngeal gonorrhoea than those without oropharyngeal gonorrhoea. We conducted a chart review of men who have sex with men with urethral gonorrhoe…