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General Reports
 
        Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
Are home sampling kits for sexually transmitted infections acceptable among men who
have sex with men?
Llewellyn C, Pollard A, Smith H, Fisher M.
 J Health Serv Res Policy. 2009 Jan;14(1):35-43
 Abstract
 
Self-sampling for oropharyngeal and rectal specimens to screen for sexually transmitted infections:
acceptability among men who have sex with men.
Wayal SS, Llewellyn C, Smith H Prof, et al  
Sex Transm Infect. 2008 Aug 15.
 Abstract
 
'I count myself as being in a different world': African gay and bisexual men living with HIV in London.
An exploratory study.
Paparini S, Doyal L, Anderson J.
AIDS Care. 2008 May;20(5):601-5.
 Abstract
 
Homosexually active men's views on criminal prosecutions for HIV transmission are related to HIV prevention need.
Dodds C  
AIDS Care. 2008 May;20(5):509-14.
 Abstract
 
Characteristics of Gay and Bisexual Men Who Drop Out of a Web Survey of Sexual Behaviour in the UK.
Evans AR, Wiggins RD, Bolding G, Elford J.  
AIDS Behav. 2008 May 15.
Abstract
 
Men who have sex with men: a comparison of a probability sample survey and a community
based study.
Dodds JP, Mercer CH, Mercey DE, et al  
Sex Transm Infect. 2006 Feb;82(1):86-7.
 Abstract
 
High-risk sexual behaviour among London gay men: no longer increasing.
Elford J, Bolding G, Sherr L, Hart G.
AIDS. 2005 Dec 2;19(18):2171-4
 Abstract

Prevalence and Correlates of Substance Use Among Young Asian Pacific Islander Men Who
Have Sex with Men.
Operario D, Choi KH, Chu PL, et al  
Prev Sci. 2006 Jan 24;:1-11
 Abstract

Cruising for sex: Sexual risk behaviours and HIV testing of men who cruise, inside and out with
public sex environments (PSE).
Frankis JS, Flowers P.  A
AIDS Care. 2006 Jan;18(1):54-9.
 Abstract
 
Increase in HIV sexual risk behaviour in homosexual men in Scotland, 1996-2002:
prevention failure?
Hart GJ, Williamson LM.Sex
Transm Infect. 2005 Oct;81(5):367-72
 Abstract

Popular opinion leaders in London: a response to Kelly.
Elford J, Bolding G, Sherr L.  
AIDS Care. 2004 Apr;16(2):151-8.
Abstract
 
  Evaluation of the de-selection of men who have had sex with men from blood donation in England.
Soldan K, Sinka K.  
Vox Sang 2003 May;84(4):265-73
 Abstract
 
  Substance use and unsafe sex amongst homosexual men in Edinburgh.
Clutterbuck DJ, Gorman D, McMillan A, et al.
AIDS Care 2001 Aug;13(4):527-35
 Abstract

 
        Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
 
 

Improving gay men’s lives in North West England by residential weekends
Morley C., Pickstone T., Armstead G
 (XVI  International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
 
  Dropping out of an online survey of sexual behaviour among MSM
Evans A., Wiggins R.D., Bolding G., Elford J
(XVI  International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
 
  Men who have sex with men in Britain: a comparison of national probability and self-selected
Internet samples
 A. Evans, R.D. Wiggins, C. Mercer, et al
(XVI  International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
 
The Internet and positive-positive sex among London gay men
G Bolding , M Davis, L Sherr, et al
(15IAC)
 Abstract
 
Sex with casual partners among London MSM: is the Internet more risky?
G Bolding, M Davis, L Sherr, et al
(15IAC)
 Abstract
 
Trends in sexual behaviour among London gay men 1998-2003: implications for
HIV/STI prevention
J Elford, G Bolding, M Davis, L Sherr, G Hart
 (15IAC)
 Abstract
 
How gay men negotiate risk through the Internet
 M Davis, G Bolding, L Sherr, et al
 (15IAC)
 Abstract
 
Measuring the sexual behaviour and lifestyles of gay and bisexual men using Computer
Assisted Self Interview (CASI) – the INSIGHT experience.
N D Macdonald, G Elam, K A Fenton,  et al
 (15IAC)
 Abstract
 
Recreational drug use and sexual risk behaviour in London gay men: a causal relationship? ...
 G J Bolding  J Elford , L Sherr, et al
 (14IAC)
 Abstract
 
The Internet, gay men and chatting about sex
 M Davis , G Bolding , L Sherr, et al
 (15IAC)
 Abstract
 
Where gay men meet their casual sex partners: implications for targeting HIV prevention
G J Bolding, L Sherr, J Elford, et al
(14IAC)
 Abstract
 
High risk sexual behaviour increases among London gay men between 1998-2001: what is
the role of HIV optimism?
J Elford, G Bolding, L Sherr
(14IAC)
 Abstract
 
The Internet, sex and gay men
J Elford , G Bolding, L Sherr
(14IAC)
 Abstract
Hepatitis A
 
        Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Increasing hepatitis A IgG prevalence rate in men who have sex with men attending a sexual
health clinic in London: implications for immunization policy.
O'Riordan M, Goh L, Lamba H.
Int J STD AIDS. 2007 Oct;18(10):707-10.
 Abstract
Hepatitis C
 
        Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
Setting up an enhanced surveillance of newly acquired hepatitis C infection in men who have sex with men:
a pilot in London and South East region of England.
Ruf M, Cohuet S, Maguire H, et al  
Euro Surveill. 2008 Nov 20;13(47). pii: 19042
 Abstract

Increase in newly acquired hepatitis C in HIV positive men who have sex with men across
London and Brighton, 2002-2006. Is this an outbreak?
Giraudon I, Ruf M, Maguire H, et al
Sex Transm Infect. 2007 Oct 11;
 Abstract
 
  Recent epidemic of acute hepatitis C virus in HIV-positive men who have sex with men linked to
high-risk sexual behaviours.
Danta M, Brown D, Bhagani S, et al
AIDS. 2007 May 11;21(8):983-991.
Abstract
 
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 Can current national surveillance systems in England and Wales monitor sexual transmission
of hepatitis C among HIV-infected men who have sex with men?
 Dougan S, Balogun MA, Elford J, et al
BMC Public Health. 2007 Jan 18;7(1):7
 Paper
 
  Behavioural predictors of subsequent hepatitis C diagnosis in a UK clinic sample
of HIV positive men who have sex with men.
Turner JM, Rider AT, Imrie J,et al 
Sex Transm Infect. 2006 Aug;82(4):298-300.
 Abstract
HIV/Infection/Disease
HIV Incidence/Prevalence Studies

        Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
Black and minority ethnic men who have sex with men: a London genitourinary medicine clinic
experience.
Soni S, Bond K, Fox E, Grieve AP, Sethi G.
Int J STD AIDS. 2008 Sep;19(9):617-9.
 Abstract
 
Investigation of a HIV transmission cluster centred in South Wales.
Knapper CM, Roderick J, Smith J, et al 
Sex Transm Infect. 2008 Jul 2.
 
Sexual risk behaviour and knowledge of HIV status among community samples of gay men
in the UK.
Williamson LM, Dodds JP, Mercey DE,et al
AIDS. 2008 May 31;22(9):1063-70
 Abstract
 
Morality, responsibility and risk: negative gay men's perceived proximity to HIV.
Keogh P. 
AIDS Care. 2008 May;20(5):576-81.
 Abstract
 
Characteristics of Gay and Bisexual Men Who Drop Out of a Web Survey of Sexual Behaviour in the UK.
Evans AR, Wiggins RD, Bolding G, Elford J.
AIDS Behav. 2008 May 15
 Abstract
 
Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender young people's experiences of distress: resilience,
ambivalence and self-destructive behaviour.
Scourfield J, Roen K, McDermott L.
Health Soc Care Community. 2008 Mar 3 [
 Abstract
 
Serological testing algorithm shows rising HIV incidence in a UK cohort of men who have sex
with men: 10 years application.
Fisher M, Pao D, Murphy G, et al  
AIDS. 2007 Nov 12;21(17):2309-14.
 Abstract
 
Factors associated with HIV seroconversion in gay men in England at the start of the
21st century.
Macdonald N, Elam G, Hickson F, et al
Sex Transm Infect. 2007 Nov 14
 Abstract
 
A tale of three cities: persisting high hiv prevalence, risk behaviour and undiagnosed infection
in community samples of men who have sex with men.
Dodds JP, Johnson AM, Parry JV, Mercey DE.
Sex Transm Infect. 2007 May 1
 Abstract
 
Does the recent increase in HIV diagnoses among men who have sex with men in the
United Kingdom reflect a rise in HIV incidence or increased uptake of HIV testing?
Dougan S, Elford J, Chadborn T, et al
Sex Transm Infect. 2006 Nov 7;
 Abstract
 
HIV, sexually transmitted infections and risk behaviours in male sex workers in London
over a 10-year period.
Sethi G, Holden BM, Gaffney J, et al 
Sex Transm Infect. 2006 Aug 17
 Abstract
 
Increases in HIV-related Sexual Risk Behavior Among Community Samples of Gay Men in
London and Glasgow: How Do They Compare?
Williamson LM, Dodds JP, Mercey DE, et al  
J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr. 2006 Apr 24;
 Abstract
 
No time to wait: how many HIV-infected homosexual men are diagnosed late and
consequently die? (England and Wales, 1993-2002).
Chadborn TR, Baster K, Delpech VC,et al
AIDS. 2005 Mar 25;19(5):513-520.
 Abstract
 
HIV, sexual risk, and ethnicity among men in England who have sex with men.
Hickson F, Reid D, Weatherburn P, et al  
Sex Transm Infect. 2004 Dec;80(6):443-50.
Abstract
 
Trends in sexual behaviour among London homosexual men 1998-2003: implications for HIV
prevention and sexual health promotion.
Elford J, Bolding G, Davis M, et al   
Sex Transm Infect. 2004 Dec;80(6):451-4.
 Abstract
 
Recent trends in diagnoses of HIV and other sexually transmitted infections in England and
Wales among men who have sex with men.
Macdonald N, Dougan S, McGarrigle CA, et al 
Sex Transm Infect. 2004 Dec;80(6):492-7.
 Abstract
 

Homosexual men's HIV related sexual risk behaviour in Scotland.
Hart GJ, Flowers P, Der GJ, Frankis JS. et al.
Sex Transm Infect 1999 Aug;75(4):242-6
 Abstract
 

  
        Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
 
 
Circumcision status and HIV infection in a diverse sample of MSM living in Britain
 J. Elford, E. McKeown, S. Nelson
(XVII  International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
 
Identity and sexual health among ethnic minority men who have sex with men (MSM) in Britain:
a qualitative study
 E. McKeown, S. Nelson, J. Anderson, et al
 (XVII  International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
 
HIV: the comeback tour - award winning HIV prevention campaign in Edinburgh and South East Scotland
 S. O'Donnell, M. Massaro- Mallinson, J. Sherval, et al
 (XVII  International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
 
HIV risk behaviour among ethnic minority men who have sex with men (MSM) living in the UK
 J. Elford , E. McKeown , J. Anderson , et al
 (XVII  International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
 
Stigma and discrimination experienced by men who have sex with men in Britain
 E. McKeown, J. Anderson , N. Low , et al
 (XVII  International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
 
Thinking outside the gay box
Nutland W., McGuickin G., Hiles D., Wragg P.
 (XVI  International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
 
Post-exposure prophylaxis and gay men in England: differential changes in awareness, PEP
seeking and access, 2003-2005
Weatherburn P., Hickson F., Nutland W., Dodds C.
 (XVI  International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
 
Accessing post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) after sexual risk: the experiences of homosexually
active men in England
Dodds C., Hammond G., Weatherburn P., Keogh P.
 (XVI  International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
 
Increased HIV incidence among homosexual men undergoing repeat HIV testing in Scotland
Roy K., Hutchinson S., McLeod A., et al
 (XVI  International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
 
HIV prevalence and undiagnosed infection among community samples of gay men in the United
Kingdom: five city comparison
Williamson L., Dodds J., Mercey D., et al
 (XVI  International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
 
CockTales comic - an innovative approach to HIV prevention work with younger gay and bisexual
men in Scotland
Thompson L.
 (XVI  International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
 
A cross-sectoral, evidence based approach to development of qualitative research project on the
emotional health needs of gay and bisexual men living with HIV in Scotland
Thompson L
 (XVI  International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
 
How aware of current sexual health issues are HIV+ gay men (MSM) at a central London clinic?
Ferrand R., de Silva S., Ezeokoli A., Cartledge J.
 (XVI  International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
 
Contemporary accounts of HIV diagnosis: an exploratory study of HIV positive gay men in
Scotland
Marriott C., Church S., Flowers P.
 (XVI  International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
 
Recent rise in prevalence of undiagnosed HIV infection among older MSM in the United
Kingdom and relatively poor uptake of HIV testing: 1999-2004
Gill O.N., Munro H.L., Brown A., et al
(XVI  International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
 
HIV incidence in MSM attending sexually transmitted infection clinics: a 10 year study
Murphy G., Brown A., Charlett A., et al
(XVI  International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
 

Has HIV transmission in MSM in England and Wales increased further in 2003?
O N Gill, A E Brown, K Sinka, C A McGarrigle
 (15IAC)
 Abstract

Developing a sexual health outreach project for HIV+ MSM
P C Henshaw, J Petrak
 (15IAC)
 Abstract
 
The Migration and Mobility of HIV Positive Gay Men
J Edem-Hotah, E Robinson
 (15IAC)
 Abstract
 
Barebacking (intentional unsafe sex), the Internet and HIV positive gay men in London
 J Elford, G Bolding, M Davis, et al
(15IAC)
 Abstract
 
Trends in transmitted antiretroviral drug resistance in men who have sex with men (MSM)
attending genitourinary medicine clinics in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland (E/W/NI)
G Rinck, I D Tatt, G Murphy, et al
(15IAC)
 Abstract
 
Comparison of HIV prevalence in gay men surveyed through the unlinked
anonymous GUM survey and the gay men's sexual health survey in England
C A McGarrigle, J P Dodds, D E Mercey
 (15IAC)
 Abstract
 
Partner notification (PN) among London gay men at risk for HIV and STI
J A Cove, J Hardie, G Bolding,et al
 (15IAC)
 Abstract
 
Suicide concerns and HIV among London gay men in the post HAART era
L Sherr  , G Bolding  , M Davis, et al
 (15IAC)
 Abstract
 
INCREASING BACTERIAL SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED INFECTIONS (STI) IN HIV POSITIVE
MEN WHO HAVE SEX WITH MEN (MSM)
M. Fisher, S. Barrett, C. Sabin
 (2nd IAS)
 Abstract
 
Gay men, HIV and social exclusion: men with lower educational qualifications (LEQ)
P Keogh, C Dodds
 (14IAC)
 Abstract
 
Peer-led HIV prevention – does it work among London gay men?
 L Sherr, J Elford, G Bolding
 (14IAC)
 Abstract
 
Increased risk behaviour and HIV prevalence in a community sample of gay men in London
J P Dodds, D E Mercey, J V Parry, A M Johnson
(14IAC)
 Abstract
 
Recruiting gay men into phase III HIV vaccine trials: is it feasible?
 G Bolding, L Sherr, J Elford
(14IAC)
 Abstract
STIs/STDs
 
        Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Diagnosing Chlamydia and managing proctitis in men who have sex with men: current
UK practice.
McMillan A, Kell P, Ward H. 
Sex Transm Infect. 2007 Dec 12
Abstract
 
  Rectal chlamydial infection among men who have sex with men: partner notification as a
means of nucleic acid amplification test validation.
McMillan A, Young H.  I
Int J STD AIDS. 2007 Mar;18(3):157-9.
 Abstract
 
  Refocusing health promotion for syphilis prevention: results of a case-control study of men who
have sex with men on England's south coast.
Imrie J, Lambert N, Mercer CH, et al 
Sex Transm Infect. 2006 Feb;82(1):80-3.
 Abstract
 
        Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
 
  Herpes simplex virus types 1 and 2 (HSV-1 and HSV-2) and HIV infection in homosexual men:
data from the HIM cohort
Grulich A., Jin F.Y., Prestage G, et al
 (XVI  International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
 

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