Prevention of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and blood borne viruses (BBVs) in Victoria's vulnerable populations: The impact of early and regular testing.

Funding Activity

Website
http://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/1055196

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity 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 and community cost associated with STIs and BBVs.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-01-2013

End Date: 01-01-2015

Funding Scheme: Postgraduate Scholarships

Funding Amount: $96,183.00

Funder: National Health and Medical Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Epidemiology

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

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Other Keywords

chlamydia | hepatitis C infection | human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) | sexual health | syphilis

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