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         Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters

  Assessment of HIV prevention among MSM in the Pacific
 M. Jikian, D. Kavanamur, G. Maibami Michie, D. Colby
XVII  International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
Australia
HIV Prevalence          

        Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
Heterosexually married men who have sex with men: marital separation and psychological adjustment.
Malcolm JP.  
J Sex Res. 2008 Oct-Dec;45(4):350-7
 Abstract
 
Thought processes associated with reluctance in gay men to be tested for HIV.
Gold RS, Karantzas G.
 Int J STD AIDS. 2008 Nov;19(11):775-9
 Abstract
 
Improvements in sexual health testing among gay men in Sydney, Australia, 2003-2007.
Zablotska IB, Imrie J, Bourne C, et al
Int J STD AIDS. 2008 Nov;19(11):758-60
 Abstract
 
FULL-TEXT PDF ARTICLE
Experiences in managing problematic crystal methamphetamine use and associated depression in gay men and
HIV positive men: in-depth interviews with general practitioners in Sydney, Australia.
Saltman DC, Newman CE, Mao L, et al
BMC Fam Pract. 2008 Aug 15;9(1):45
 Paper
 
FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Invasive Amebiasis in Men Who Have Sex with Men, Australia.
Stark D, van Hal SJ, Matthews G,  et ak
 Emerg Infect Dis. 2008 Jul;14(7):1141-1143
Paper
 
Sexually transmissible infection and HIV management among men who have sex with men with and without HIV:
survey of medical practitioners who are members of the Australasian Society for HIV Medicine.
Fairley CK, Fehler G, Lewin SR, et al 
Sex Health. 2008 Jun;5(2):155-9
 Abstract
 
Homosexual men in Australia: population, distribution and HIV prevalence.
Prestage G, Ferris J, Grierson J, et al 
Sex Health. 2008 Jun;5(2):97-102
 Abstract
 
Health Care Services for men who have sex with men in different Australian states and territories since the
emergence of HIV.
Pell C, Donohoe S, Conway D. 
Sex Health. 2008 Jun;5(2):161-8.L
 Abstract
 
Self-report is a valid measure of circumcision status in homosexual men.
Templeton DJ, Mao L, Prestage GP, et al
Sex Transm Infect. 2008 Apr 2
Abstract

Incidence of putative HIV superinfection and sexual practices among HIV-infected men who have
sex with men.
Sidat MM, Mijch AM, Lewin SR, et al  |
Sex Health. 2008 Mar;5(1):61-7.
 Abstract
 
More than just anal sex: the potential for STI transmission among men visiting sex on premises
venues.
Phang CW, Hocking J, Fairley CK, et al 
Sex Transm Infect. 2008 Feb 6
Abstract
 
A WEEK-IN-REVIEW FEATURED REPORT
How Homosexual Men Believe They Became Infected With HIV: The Role of Risk Reduction
Behaviors.
Jin F, Prestage GP, Ellard J, et al 
J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr. 2007 Aug 23;
 Abstract
 
Predictors of frequent use of amphetamine type stimulants among HIV-negative gay men in
Sydney, Australia.
Prestage G, Degenhardt L, Jin F, et al
Drug Alcohol Depend. 2007 Jul 17
 Abstract
 
High rates of sexually transmissible infections in HIV positive homosexual men: data from two
community-based cohorts.
Jin F, Prestage GP, Zablotska I, et al 
Sex Transm Infect. 2007 Jun 7;
Abstract
 
Health priorities and perceived health determinants among South Australians attending GLBTI
festival events.
Rogers G .
Health Promot J Austr. 2007 Apr;18(1):57-62.
 Abstract
 
Differences between HIV-positive gay men who 'frequently', 'sometimes' or 'never' engage in
unprotected anal intercourse with serononconcordant casual partners: Positive Health cohort,
Australia.
Rawstorne P, Fogarty A, Crawford J. et al
AIDS Care. 2007 Apr;19(4):514-22.
 Abstract
 
Risk factors for incident HIV infection in men having sex with men: a case-control study.
[Australia]
Read TR, Hocking J, Sinnott V, Hellard M.
Sex Health. 2007 Mar;4(1):35-9.
 Abstract
 
Prevalence of Enteric Protozoan HIV-Positive and Negative Men Who Have Sex with Men in
Sydney, Australia
Stark D, Fotedar R, VAN Hal S, et al 
Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2007 Mar;76(3):549-552.
Abstract
 
Individual characteristics are less important than event characteristics in predicting protected
and unprotected anal intercourse among homosexual and bisexual men in Melbourne,
Australia.
Smith AM, Grierson J, Pitts M, Pattison P.   
Sex Transm Infect. 2006 Dec;82(6):474-7.
 Abstract
 
FULL TEXT ARTICLE
Men who have sex with men (MSM): how much to assume and what to ask?
Pitts MK, Couch MA, Smith AM.
Med J Aust. 2006 Oct 16;185(8):450-2.
Paper
 
Anorectal lymphogranuloma venereum in a Melbourne man.
Morton AN, Fairley CK, Zaia AM, Chen MY
S ex Health. 2006 Sep;3(3):189-90
 Abstract
 
Lymphogranuloma venereum in Australia.
Simms I, Ward H, Martin I, et al
 Sex Health. 2006 Sep;3(3):131-3.
 Abstract
Anorectal lymphogranuloma venereum in a Melbourne man.
Morton AN, Fairley CK, Zaia AM, Chen MY
Sex Health. 2006 Sep;3(3):189-90
 Abstract
Demographic predictors of circumcision status in a community-based sample of homosexual
men in Sydney, Australia.
Templeton DJ, Mao L, Prestage G, et al
Sex Health. 2006 Sep;3(3):191-3.
 Abstract
 
Risk behaviour among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander gay men: comparisons with other
gay men in Australia.
Lawrence CG, Rawstorne P, Hull P, et al 
Sex Health. 2006 Sep;3(3):163-7.
 Abstract
 
Risk behaviour among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander gay men: comparisons with
other gay men in Australia.
Lawrence CG, Rawstorne P, Hull P, et al 
Sex Health. 2006 Sep;3(3):163-7.
 Abstract
 
Demographic predictors of circumcision status in a community-based sample of
homosexual men in Sydney, Australia.
Templeton DJ, Mao L, Prestage G, et al
Sex Health. 2006 Sep;3(3):191-3.
 Abstract
 
Differences between men who report frequent, occasional or no unprotected anal intercourse
with casual partners among a cohort of HIV-seronegative gay men in Sydney, Australia.
Mao L, Crawford J, Van De Ven P, et al  
AIDS Care. 2006 Nov;18(8):942-51.
Abstract
 
Differences between men who report frequent, occasional or no unprotected anal intercourse
with casual partners among a cohort of HIV-seronegative gay men in Sydney, Australia.
Mao L, Crawford J, Van De Ven P, et al  
AIDS Care. 2006 Nov;18(8):942-51.
 Abstract
 
Safe sex after post-exposure prophylaxis for HIV: Intentions, challenges and ambivalences i
n narratives of gay men.
Korner H, Hendry O, Kippax S.   
AIDS Care. 2006 Nov;18(8):879-87.
 Abstract
 
Transmission of Herpes Simplex Virus Types 1 and 2 in a Prospective Cohort of
HIV-Negative Gay Men: The Health in Men Study.
Jin F, Prestage GP, Mao L, et al
 J Infect Dis. 2006 Sep 1;194(5):561-70.
 Abstract
 
\Serosorting' in casual anal sex of HIV-negative gay men is noteworthy and is increasing in
Sydney, Australia.
Mao L, Crawford JM, Hospers HJ    
AIDS. 2006 May 12;20(8):1204-1206.
 Abstract
 
Risk factors for HIV seroconversion in homosexual men in Australia.
Volk JE, Prestage G, Jin F, et al
Sex Health. 2006 Mar;3(1):45-51
 Abstract
 
Estimating population distribution and HIV prevalence among homosexual and bisexual
men.
Madeddu D, Grulich A, Richters J, et al   
Sex Health. 2006 Mar;3(1):37-43.
 Abstract
 
A WEEK-IN-REVIEW FEATURED REPORT
Number of Risk Acts by Relationship Status and Partner Serostatus: Findings from the HIM
Cohort of Homosexually Active Men in Sydney, Australia.
Crawford JM, Kippax SC, Mao L, et al 
AIDS Behav. 2006 Feb 22;
Abstract
 
A WEEK-IN-REVIEW FEATURED REPORT
How has the sexual behaviour of gay men changed since the onset of AIDS: 1986-2003.
Prestage G, Mao L, Fogarty A, et al 
Aust N Z J Public Health. 2005 Dec;29(6):530-5.
Abstract
 
HIV risk and communication between regular partners in a cohort of HIV-negative gay men.
Prestage G, Mao L, McGuigan D, et al 
AIDS Care. 2006 Feb;18(2):166-172
 Abstract
 
Prevalence and risk factors of hepatitis C in HIV-negative homosexual men in Sydney,
Australia.
Jin F, Prestage GP, Kippax SC, et al
Aust N Z J Public Health. 2005 Dec;29(6):536-9
 Abstract
 
How has the sexual behaviour of gay men changed since the onset of AIDS: 1986-2003.
Prestage G, Mao L, Fogarty A, et al
Aust N Z J Public Health. 2005 Dec;29(6):530-5.
Abstract
 
Clinical audit: adherence to sexually transmitted infection screening guidelines for men
who have sex with men.
Ryder N, Bourne C, Rohrsheim R.  
Int J STD AIDS. 2005 Jun;16(6):446-9
 Abstract
 
Undetectable viral load is associated with sexual risk taking in HIV serodiscordant
gay couples in Sydney.
Ven PV, Mao L, Fogarty A, et al 
AIDS. 2005 Jan 28;19(2):179-84
 Abstract
 
Good in parts: the Gay Men's Task Force in Glasgow--a response to Kelly.
Hart GJ, Williamson LM, Flowers P.
AIDS Care. 2004 Apr;16(2):159-6
 Abstract
 
Depressive disorders and unprotected casual anal sex among Australian homosexually
active men in primary care.
Rogers G, Curry M, Oddy J, et al.
HIV Med. 2003 Jul;4(3):271-5.
Abstract

Increasing proportions of Australian gay and homosexually active men engage in
unprotected anal intercourse with regular and with casual partners.
Van De Ven P, Rawstorne P, Crawford J, Kippax S.
AIDS Care 2002 Jun;14(3):335-41
 Abstract

 Gay men's casual sex encounters: discussing HIV and using condoms.
Prestage G, Van De Ven P, Grulich A, et al.
AIDS Care 2001 Jun;13(3):277-84
 Abstract
 		  
         Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
 
 
POWERPOINT POSTER PRESENTATION
High risk sexual behaviour in men who have sex with men: the development of a sexual risk
behaviour screening tool
TM Gibbie
 (XVII  International AIDS Conference)
 Poster Presentation
 
HIV status disclosure by HIV positive gay men is not independent of a casual partner’s known
or suspected serostatus
Zablotska I., Rawstorne P., Mao L., et al
 (XVI  International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
 
Harassment and sexual rejection due to HIV, and sexual behaviours of HIV-positive (HIV+)
gay men
Zablotska I., Rawstorne P., Fogarty A., et al
 (XVI  International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
 
Trends in unprotected anal intercourse among Sydney gay men
 G. Prestage, I. Zablotska, A. Grulich A, et al
(XVI  International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
 
Recreational drug use, homosexually active men and sexual risk taking
Gray B., Clayton S.
 (XVI  International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
 
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men who have sex with men in Australia
 C. Lawrence , G.P. Prestage, B. Leishman, et al
 (XVI  International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
 
HIV status disclosure by HIV positive gay men is not independent of a casual partner’s
known or suspected serostatus
 I. Zablotska, P. Rawstorne, L. Mao, et al
(XVI  International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
 
Herpes simplex virus types 1 and 2 (HSV-1 and HSV-2) and HIV infection in homosexual
men: data from the HIM cohort
 A. Grulich, F.Y. Jin, G. Prestage, et al
 (XVI  International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
 
The professional peer - how program structure can creatively respond to increasing complexity
in HIV prevention with MSM
Wentzlaff-Eggebert M.A.
 (XVI  International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
 
Risk factors for incident HIV infection amongst homosexually active men in Melbourne, Australia:
a case-control study
Read T., Wain D., Hocking J., et al
 (XVI  International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
 
Party and play: unsafe sex and crystal-methamphetamine uses among gay men in Australia
Slavin S.
 (XVI  International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
 
The changing face of gay Sydney
Prihaswan P., Dabbhadatta J., Wang J., Mcmahon T.
 (XVI  International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
 
Personal, social and contextual associations with protected and unprotected anal intercourse
among gay and bisexual men in Melbourne, Australia
Smith A., Grierson J., Pitts M., Pattison P.
(XVI  International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
 
Party drugs’ and risk behaviour among HIV-negative gay men in Sydney: data from the
him cohort
Prestage G., Jin F., Mao L., et al
 (XVI  International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
 
Trends in unprotected anal intercourse among Sydney gay men
Prestage G., Zablotska I., Grulich A., et al
 (XVI  International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
 
Anwernekenhe 4, fourth national Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander gay, sistergirl and
transgender HIV/AIDS – sexual health conference
Costello M., Ross C., Czok C., et al
 XVI  International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
 
The dynamics of disclosure for newly diagnosed gay men in Sydney Australia
Flanagan G.
 (XVI  International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
 
Bareback sex and the Internet: MSM who seek men online for intentional unprotected anal
intercourse (UAI)
Carballo-Diéguez A., Ventuneac A., Dolezal C., et al
 (XVI  International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract

Turnaround in unprotected anal intercourse among HIV-negative gay men in Sydney?
P Van de Ven, P Hull, G Prestage,  et al
 (15IAC)
 Abstract

Esoteric sex practices and less education distinguish HIV-positive men who 'frequently'
compared with 'occasionally' engage in risky UAIC acts
 P Rawstorne, A Fogarty, J Crawford, et al
 (15IAC)
 Abstract
 
Gay Asian men in Sydney resist international trend: no change in rates of unprotected
anal intercourse, 1999-2002
L Mao, P Van de Ven, G Prestage
 (15IAC)
 Abstract
 
Disclosure of homosexuality and HIV and STI testing among asian gay men in Sydney
G Prestage, P Van de Ven, L Mao, et al
 (15IAC)
 Abstract
 
Degree of acquaintance between casual partners prior to unprotected anal intercourse in
the Health in Men (HIM) cohort
 G P Prestage, A Grulich, P Van de Ve, et al
 (15IAC)
 Abstract
 
Undetectable viral load associated with more unprotected anal intercourse in serodiscordant
gay couples in Sydney
P Van de Ven, L Mao, A Fogarty,  et al
 (15IAC)
 Abstract
 
Online advertising of HIV/AIDS and sexual health campaign materials targeting gay men
in Australia
P Keen, J Sergeant
 (15IAC)
 Abstract
 
Factors associated with frequent as opposed to occasional risk-taking: Unprotected anal
intercourse with casual partners (UAIC) among HIV seronegative gay men in Sydney Australia.
J M Crawford, S Kippax, L Mao,  et al
 (15IAC)
 Abstract
 
Gay men in smaller cities: Different experiences of sexuality, risk and HIV?
G Brown
 (14IAC)
 Abstract
 
Double jeapody: findings from Project HIGH on gay men who inject drugs and prevention
education in Melbourne, Australia
G W Dowsett, D Wain, K Peterson, D Voon
 (15IAC)
 Abstract
 
HIV positive gay male sex requires new policy and education environments
M Hurley , J W Grierson, J M Willis,  et al
 (14IAC)
 Abstract
 
Online interactive multimedia hiv/aids education resources for gay and other men who have
sex with men (MSM) who utilise public and virtual sex spaces
 P Keen, R Westacott, R Duffin, J P Gilmour,  et al
 (14IAC)
 Abstract
 
Increasing proportions of Sydney gay men never use condoms for anal intercourse
with regular partners
P Keen, G Prestage, et al
 (14IAC)
 Abstract
 
HIV treatment optimism among gay men: An international comparison
 K Craib, S Martindale, J Elford, et al
 (14IAC)
 Abstract
 
Increasing incidence of anal intercourse among Australian gay and bisexual men
P van de Ven, J Crawford, P Rawstorne, et al
 (14IAC)
 Abstract
 
Increase over time in risky sex with casual partners indicates gay men have
diversified strategies, not abandoned condoms
J Crawford, P van de Ven, S Kippax, et al
 (14IAC)
 Abstract
New Guinea
           

        Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

  Application of Respondent Driven Sampling to Collect Baseline Data on FSWs and MSM
for HIV Risk Reduction Interventions in Two Urban Centres in Papua New Guinea.
Yeka W, Maibani-Michie G, Prybylski D, Colby D.  
J Urban Health. 2006 Oct 26
 Abstract
 
         Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters

 
  Impacts of sexual behaviours on HIV infections in MSM in the pacific region
 E.K. Moala
 (XVIi  International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
New Zealand
           

         Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
 
 
Rape, violence and HIV transmission among men who have sex with men
Reynolds P., Aspin C.
 (XVI  International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract

The role of takatapui identity in preventing HIV transmission in Maori gay men i
n New Zealand
C Aspin
 (15IAC)
 Abstract
The Philippines
           

         Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
 
 
Promises and challenges of using respondent-driven sampling as an HIV surveillance tool:
a systematic review of international studies
 M. Malekinejad, L.G. Johnston, C. Kendall, et al|
 (XVII  International AIDS Conference)