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Exploring Innovative Epidemiological Research To Understand Sexually Transmissible Infections In Large Cohorts
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$396,249.00
Summary
The aim of my postdoctoral research is to develop skills in epidemiological and sexual health research dealing with large cohorts, and to produce data that will aid in the improvement of sexual health outcomes in the population. One study I will work on is The National Survey of Sexual Attitudes and Lifestyles, a population-based survey of 15,000 men and women covering a range of sexual and reproductive health outcomes, and measuring the prevalence of sexually transmissible infections.
DEVELOPING AND EVALUATING NOVEL STRATEGIES FOR THE CONTROL OF SYPHILIS IN PRIORITY POPULATIONS
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$390,921.00
Summary
My Post Doctoral studies will assess the natural history of human papillomavirus (HPV) in men who have sex with men (MSM) and novel strategies aimed at increasing testing and early detection of HIV and other sexually transmitted infection (STIs). These studies will be conducted at the Kirby Institute (KI), the Chinese National Center for AIDS/STD Control and Prevention, Beijing (NCAIDS) and the Wuxi Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Wuxi, China, and potentially other institutions.
Evaluating The Uptake And Impact Of The HIV/STI Prevention And Treatment Revolution
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$435,411.00
Summary
The aims of this ECF are to: a) assess the uptake and impact of new HIV prevention options; b) evaluate the effectiveness of antibiotic treatment for bacterial STIs; and c) determine risk factors of ill health caused by STIs. State-of-the-art methods will be applied for the design and analysis of various types of studies. All research will inform HIV/STI policy, prevention programs, and clinical practice – in Australia and abroad. Findings will be disseminated widely e.g. to policy makers.
Innovative Approaches To Improve Maternal And Neonatal Outcomes In Low-resource Settings
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$318,768.00
Summary
As part of a large antenatal field trial field I will recruit a sub-set of 1840 women; half will will receive a kit containing items intended to improve outcomes for both mother and baby, and half will receive standard care. Health outcomes for mothers and babies between the two groups will be compared to evaluate the impact and acceptability of the intervention to improve health outcomes for mothers and their infants.
Longitudinal Clinical And Qualitative Research To Inform National Policy On HIV/STI Prevention And Sexual Health In Melanesia
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$332,123.00
Summary
This research will investigate the epidemiology and socio-cultural context of HIV, sexually transmitted infections and determinants of sexual health among men and women in Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands and Vanuatu. This work will enable stakeholders and policy-makers to gain an in-depth understanding of behavioural and other correlates of sexual risk in selected population cohorts and will inform the development of robust, locally-appropriate sexual health and HIV/STI prevention strategies.
Uptake Of A Sexual Health Clinical Audit Tool And Its Impact On Sexual Health Service Delivery In Aboriginal And Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Services
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$346,449.00
Summary
Reports of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) have increased over the last decade; reasons for this include the lack of quality sexual health care services, particularly in rural and remote Australia. This project seeks to evaluate the uptake and impact of a sexual health clinical audit tool on quality of care, and to identify successful strategies for improvement to the current sexual health care delivery provided by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander primary health care services.
Behavioural And Microbial Risk Factors Associated With Bacterial Vaginosis In Young Women
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$290,032.00
Summary
Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is one of the commonest genital infections in women of reproductive age. Few data have determined the incidence of BV among young low risk women and the associated risk factors. This study aims to establish the incidence of BV in a cohort of young women and determine if BV is sexually transmitted. We hope this research will led to improvements in management and treatment of BV.
Interventions To Improve Outcomes For Young Aboriginal And Torres Strait Islander People In Sexually Transmissible Infections Blood Borne Viruses And For People Using Methamphetamines
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$318,768.00
Summary
This ECF will enable research to be carried out in the domains of sexually transmissible infections (STI) and blood borne viruses (BBV) and specifically methamphetamine (MA) use in Aboriginal communities nationally. Specific research outcomes will be the establishment of an Aboriginal primary health care and behavioural surveillance network for STIs/BBVs in nationally dispersed clinical hubs (CRE), and an improved understanding of interventions to address MA in Aboriginal communities.