HIV Point of Care Testing (PoCT) at late-night sex on premises venues (SOPV) for gay and bisexual men and other men who have sex with men (GBMSM): a mixed methods analysis
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Article Title | HIV Point of Care Testing (PoCT) at late-night sex on premises venues (SOPV) for gay and bisexual men and other men who have sex with men (GBMSM): a mixed methods analysis |
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ERA Journal ID | 13380 |
Article Category | Article |
Authors | Mullens, Amy B. (Author), Daken, Kirstie (Author), Lemoire, Jime (Author), Brownlow, Charlotte (Author), Driver, Glen (Author) and Gow, Jeff (Author) |
Journal Title | AIDS and Behavior |
Journal Citation | 24 (2), pp. 450-466 |
Number of Pages | 17 |
Year | 2020 |
Place of Publication | United States |
ISSN | 1090-7165 |
1573-3254 | |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1007/s10461-019-02500-0 |
Web Address (URL) | https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10461-019-02500-0 |
Abstract | The aim of this study was to establish ‘proof of concept’ for a novel approach to HIV and STI testing at a sex on premises venue (SOPV) for gay and bisexual and other men who have sex with men (GBMSM) during late night group sex theme parties. A mixed-methods approach was used, and the study aimed to: (1) Build upon existing SOPV funded service delivery and establish ‘proof of concept’ for this unique setting within an SOPV; (2) evaluate the uptake and feasibility/acceptability of routine HIV/STI testing for GBMSM during theme parties in SOPV; and (3) identify beliefs/perceptions regarding this health promotion activity and venue suitability. The characteristics of patrons utilising PoCT (Point of Care Testing) were established to help further reach potentially stigmatised, highly sexually adventurous GBMSM. The findings support further PoCT endeavours within MSM communities to target harder to reach communities to reduce the rate of new transmissions of HIV. Findings can inform future health promotion, screening and interventions, as well as to identify a successful method to engage harder to reach GBMSM that need further focused targeting for HIV and STI testing to reduce transmission. |
Keywords | sex-on-premises venues, SOPV, GBMSM, gay, bisexual, PoCT, testing, HIV, STI |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 420603. Health promotion |
520399. Clinical and health psychology not elsewhere classified | |
Public Notes | Files associated with this item cannot be displayed due to copyright restrictions. |
Byline Affiliations | School of Psychology and Counselling |
Queensland Positive People, Australia | |
Institute for Resilient Regions | |
Queensland Positive People, Australia | |
School of Commerce | |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/q58qx/hiv-point-of-care-testing-poct-at-late-night-sex-on-premises-venues-sopv-for-gay-and-bisexual-men-and-other-men-who-have-sex-with-men-gbmsm-a-mixed-methods-analysis
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