English language study protocol approved by PHSC of Family Health International, London School of... more English language study protocol approved by PHSC of Family Health International, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, ad hoc ethics committee of East Timor MoH
English language study protocol approved by PHSC of Family Health International, London School of... more English language study protocol approved by PHSC of Family Health International, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, ad hoc ethics committee of East Timor MoH
The authors report on 29 notifications of Human Immunodeficiency Virus infection in Aborigines an... more The authors report on 29 notifications of Human Immunodeficiency Virus infection in Aborigines and Torres Strait Islanders in Queensland from 1 July 1985 to 31 August 1991. Despite previously expressed concerns regarding the potential for a Pattern II (heterosexual) epidemic, based on reported data for other Sexually Transmitted Diseases, there have been no published reports confirming HIV infection in the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population prior to this study. Although the prevalence of diagnosed HIV infection is comparable to that of the remaining population, there are early indications of differences in the pattern of infection and transmission.
East Timor is a newly independent, poor nation with many internally displaced people and foreign ... more East Timor is a newly independent, poor nation with many internally displaced people and foreign peace keeping forces. Similarities with Cambodia, which now has Asia’s worst HIV epidemic, caused donors to earmark money for HIV prevention in East Timor, but no data were available to plan appropriate programmes. Objectives: To determine levels of infection with HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and associated risk behaviours in Dili, East Timor, in order to guide resource allocation and appropriate prevention and care strategies. Methods: In mid-2003, a cross sectional survey of female sex workers, men who have sex with men (MSM), taxi drivers, and soldiers was conducted. Participants provided biological specimens and all answered structured questionnaires. Results: HIV prevalen ce was 3% among female sex workers (3/100), 0.9% among MSM (1/110), and zero in the other groups. All the HIV infected sex workers reported sex with foreign clients. Partner turnover reporte...
International journal of environmental research and public health, Jul 18, 2017
Smoking is a leading cause of morbidity and premature mortality among people living with HIV (PLH... more Smoking is a leading cause of morbidity and premature mortality among people living with HIV (PLHIV), who have high rates of tobacco smoking. Vaporised nicotine products (VNPs) are growing in popularity as a quit aid and harm reduction tool. However, little is known about their acceptability and use among PLHIV. Using a pragmatic, uncontrolled, mixed methods design this exploratory clinical trial aims to examine the feasibility of conducting a powered randomised clinical trial of VNPs as a smoking cessation and harm reduction intervention among vulnerable populations, such as PLHIV who smoke tobacco. Convenience sampling and snowball methods will be used to recruit participants (N = 30) who will receive two VNPs and up to 12 weeks' supply of nicotine e-liquid to use in a quit attempt. Surveys will be completed at weeks 0 (baseline), 4, 8, 12 (end of treatment) and 24 (end of the study) and qualitative interviews at weeks 0 and 12. As far as we are aware, this feasibility study i...
The appearance of AIDS and recent diagnostic and treatment advances has forced the medical profes... more The appearance of AIDS and recent diagnostic and treatment advances has forced the medical profession to become more sophisticated in approaching sexually transmitted diseases. Effective prevention and quality care are fundamental to a sexual health consultation. Obtaining an accurate history on which to base prevention counselling is essential. Treatment of syphilis has not changed in recent years and is not included in this article.
... Letters Section Editor: Robert M. Golub, MD, Senior Editor. Previous Section. References. 1. ... more ... Letters Section Editor: Robert M. Golub, MD, Senior Editor. Previous Section. References. 1. Moses S, Ngugi EN, Costigan A, et al. ... Proportion of HIV infections attributable to sexually transmitted diseases in Mwanza and Rakai—results based on a simulation model. ...
English language study protocol approved by PHSC of Family Health International, London School of... more English language study protocol approved by PHSC of Family Health International, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, ad hoc ethics committee of East Timor MoH
English language study protocol approved by PHSC of Family Health International, London School of... more English language study protocol approved by PHSC of Family Health International, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, ad hoc ethics committee of East Timor MoH
The authors report on 29 notifications of Human Immunodeficiency Virus infection in Aborigines an... more The authors report on 29 notifications of Human Immunodeficiency Virus infection in Aborigines and Torres Strait Islanders in Queensland from 1 July 1985 to 31 August 1991. Despite previously expressed concerns regarding the potential for a Pattern II (heterosexual) epidemic, based on reported data for other Sexually Transmitted Diseases, there have been no published reports confirming HIV infection in the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population prior to this study. Although the prevalence of diagnosed HIV infection is comparable to that of the remaining population, there are early indications of differences in the pattern of infection and transmission.
East Timor is a newly independent, poor nation with many internally displaced people and foreign ... more East Timor is a newly independent, poor nation with many internally displaced people and foreign peace keeping forces. Similarities with Cambodia, which now has Asia’s worst HIV epidemic, caused donors to earmark money for HIV prevention in East Timor, but no data were available to plan appropriate programmes. Objectives: To determine levels of infection with HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and associated risk behaviours in Dili, East Timor, in order to guide resource allocation and appropriate prevention and care strategies. Methods: In mid-2003, a cross sectional survey of female sex workers, men who have sex with men (MSM), taxi drivers, and soldiers was conducted. Participants provided biological specimens and all answered structured questionnaires. Results: HIV prevalen ce was 3% among female sex workers (3/100), 0.9% among MSM (1/110), and zero in the other groups. All the HIV infected sex workers reported sex with foreign clients. Partner turnover reporte...
International journal of environmental research and public health, Jul 18, 2017
Smoking is a leading cause of morbidity and premature mortality among people living with HIV (PLH... more Smoking is a leading cause of morbidity and premature mortality among people living with HIV (PLHIV), who have high rates of tobacco smoking. Vaporised nicotine products (VNPs) are growing in popularity as a quit aid and harm reduction tool. However, little is known about their acceptability and use among PLHIV. Using a pragmatic, uncontrolled, mixed methods design this exploratory clinical trial aims to examine the feasibility of conducting a powered randomised clinical trial of VNPs as a smoking cessation and harm reduction intervention among vulnerable populations, such as PLHIV who smoke tobacco. Convenience sampling and snowball methods will be used to recruit participants (N = 30) who will receive two VNPs and up to 12 weeks' supply of nicotine e-liquid to use in a quit attempt. Surveys will be completed at weeks 0 (baseline), 4, 8, 12 (end of treatment) and 24 (end of the study) and qualitative interviews at weeks 0 and 12. As far as we are aware, this feasibility study i...
The appearance of AIDS and recent diagnostic and treatment advances has forced the medical profes... more The appearance of AIDS and recent diagnostic and treatment advances has forced the medical profession to become more sophisticated in approaching sexually transmitted diseases. Effective prevention and quality care are fundamental to a sexual health consultation. Obtaining an accurate history on which to base prevention counselling is essential. Treatment of syphilis has not changed in recent years and is not included in this article.
... Letters Section Editor: Robert M. Golub, MD, Senior Editor. Previous Section. References. 1. ... more ... Letters Section Editor: Robert M. Golub, MD, Senior Editor. Previous Section. References. 1. Moses S, Ngugi EN, Costigan A, et al. ... Proportion of HIV infections attributable to sexually transmitted diseases in Mwanza and Rakai—results based on a simulation model. ...
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