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View article: Factors influencing experiences of non-consensual sex: results from a mixed data cross-sectional online survey of Australian university students
Factors influencing experiences of non-consensual sex: results from a mixed data cross-sectional online survey of Australian university students Open
Background The high prevalence of non-consensual sex, including physical force, verbal threats, intimidation, and/or verbal coercion and rape among university students, has prompted urgent calls for action from governments, statutory, and …
View article: A cross-sectional investigation of the factors associated with awareness of PEP and PrEP among Queensland university students
A cross-sectional investigation of the factors associated with awareness of PEP and PrEP among Queensland university students Open
Addressing these gaps will improve sexual health outcomes for young Australians at risk of HIV and work towards virtual elimination of HIV transmission in Australia.
View article: Rethinking referral pathways: qualitative evaluation of general practice networks to increase access to intrauterine contraception
Rethinking referral pathways: qualitative evaluation of general practice networks to increase access to intrauterine contraception Open
Background Long-acting reversible contraceptives are recommended first-line contraception; however, intrauterine device (IUD) uptake remains low in Australia. Objectives To describe the outcomes of an independent evaluation of the General …
View article: HIV risk and gonococcal genotype: Opportunities to improve passive surveillance for prompt identification of syndemics?
HIV risk and gonococcal genotype: Opportunities to improve passive surveillance for prompt identification of syndemics? Open
To understand the risk of HIV associated with gonococcal genotypes, we analysed linked Queensland datasets of genotyped Neisseria gonorrhoeae isolates with phenotypic resistance data with HIV notifications. Further research into the associ…
View article: Online HIV Self-Testing (HIVST) Dissemination by an Australian Community Peer HIV Organisation: A Scalable Way to Increase Access to Testing, Particularly for Suboptimal Testers
Online HIV Self-Testing (HIVST) Dissemination by an Australian Community Peer HIV Organisation: A Scalable Way to Increase Access to Testing, Particularly for Suboptimal Testers Open
HIV self-testing (HIVST) introduces opportunities for screening in non-conventional settings, and addresses known testing barriers. This study involved the development and evaluation of a free online HIVST dissemination service hosted by a…
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Correlates of sexually transmitted infection knowledge among late adolescents Alyssa M
View article: STI and HIV knowledge and testing: a comparison of domestic Australian-born, domestic overseas-born and international university students in Australia
STI and HIV knowledge and testing: a comparison of domestic Australian-born, domestic overseas-born and international university students in Australia Open
University students usually consist of young people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and a group recognised as being at increased risk of STI. This study found lower levels of STI knowledge and STI testing among inte…
View article: Peer-delivered point-of-care testing for Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae within an urban community setting: a cross-sectional analysis
Peer-delivered point-of-care testing for Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae within an urban community setting: a cross-sectional analysis Open
Background The advent of fully automated nucleic acid amplification test (NAAT) technology brings new public health opportunities to provide Chlamydia trachomatis (CT) and Neisseria gonorrhoeae (NG) point-of-care testing (POCT) in non-trad…
View article: Reduced sensitivity from pooled urine, pharyngeal and rectal specimens when using a molecular assay for the detection of chlamydia and gonorrhoea near the point of care
Reduced sensitivity from pooled urine, pharyngeal and rectal specimens when using a molecular assay for the detection of chlamydia and gonorrhoea near the point of care Open
Background The aim of this study was to compare the performance of pooled self-collected urogenital, pharyngeal and anorectal specimens to that of individual specimen results for the molecular detection of Chlamydia trachomatis (CT) and Ne…