Prevention Of Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) And Blood Borne Viruses (BBVs) In Victoria's Vulnerable Populations: The Impact Of Early And Regular Testing.
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$96,183.00
Summary
The primary aim of this research is to investigate the relationship between early and regular testing of STIs and BBVs and transmission outcomes to inform effective strategies to prevent ongoing transmission of STIs and BBVs in at-risk populations. Specifically it will examine HIV, chlamydia, syphilis and gonorrhoea in men who have sex with men (MSM) in Victoria. This project will aim to identify prevention and health promotion strategies and methods of implementation to reduce the individual an ....The primary aim of this research is to investigate the relationship between early and regular testing of STIs and BBVs and transmission outcomes to inform effective strategies to prevent ongoing transmission of STIs and BBVs in at-risk populations. Specifically it will examine HIV, chlamydia, syphilis and gonorrhoea in men who have sex with men (MSM) in Victoria. This project will aim to identify prevention and health promotion strategies and methods of implementation to reduce the individual and community cost associated with STIs and BBVs.Read moreRead less
A Randomised Trial Of Allowing Men Who Have Sex With Men To Have HIV And Syphilis Tests Between Clinic Consultations.
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$381,414.00
Summary
Rates of HIV and syphilis are rising in gay men in Australia. If these men have HIV and syphilis blood tests more frequently this is likely to reduce the spread of these infections. This trial tests the hypothesis that increased access to testing will increase the rate of testing. We are comparing the rate of testing in 420 gay men, half of whom are allowed to test whenever they choose, without having another clinical consultation.