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Regional/Multinational
           
        Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
Sexually Transmitted Infections in Western Europe Among HIV-Positive Men Who Have
Sex With Men.
Dougan S, Evans BG, Elford J.
Sex Transm Dis. 2007 May 8;
 Abstract

Homosexuality and HIV/AIDS prevention: the challenge of transferring lessons learned
from Western Europe to Central and Eastern European Countries.
Wright MT.
Health Promot Int. 2005 Jan 24;
 Abstract
 
        Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
 
  Eurosupport V: sexual health in a group of HIV-positive men who have sex with men (MSM)
 T. Platteau  , C. Nöstlinger , W. Schrooten
(XVII International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
Armenia
           
        Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
 
 
Some behavioural features of the men having sex with men in Armenia
 R. Ohanyan, S. Grigoryan
(XVII International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract

MSM’s attitude towards PLHIV MSM in Armenia
 K. Badalyan
(XVII International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
Austria
           
        Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
Childhood Gender Nonconformity and Harassment as Predictors of Suicidality among Gay, Lesbian,
Bisexual, and Heterosexual Austrians.
Plöderl M, Fartacek R.
Arch Sex Behav. 2007 Nov 27
 Abstract
Belgium
           
        Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
 
 
Recent trends in HIV incidence among MSM in Belgium
Sasse A., Defraye A.
 (XVI  International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract

Vital questions 2001: results of a quantitative survey of the safe and unsafe sexual
behaviour of Flemish MSM
R C V Bleys, J Vincke
 (XVI  International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
Croatia
           
        Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
Risk behaviors for getting HIV infection among the Croatian men who have sex with men.
Kolarić B, Bielen L, Gjenero-Margan I.
Coll Antropol. 2008 Sep;32(3):687-91.
 Abstract
 
HIV-related Sexual Risk Taking Among HIV-negative Men Who Have Sex with Men in Zagreb,
Croatia.
Stulhofer A, Baćak V, Božičević I, Begovac J.  
AIDS Behav. 2007 Oct 27;
Abstract
Czech Republic
           
        Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
 
  HIV testing behaviour among Czech gay men
I Prochazka, J Novotny, P Kanka, D Janik
 (15IAC)
 Abstract
Denmark
           
        Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
Mortality Among Men and Women in Same-Sex Marriage: A National Cohort Study of 8333 Danes.
Frisch M, Brřnnum-Hansen H.  
Am J Public Health. 2008 Nov 13.
Abstract
 
The economic impact of an epidemic of hepatitis A among men who have sex with men
Howitz MF, Mazick A, Cowan SA, Mřlbak K. 
Ugeskr Laeger. 2007 Oct 8;169(41):3489-92.
 Abstract

Definition and estimation of an actual reproduction number describing past infectious
disease transmission: application to HIV epidemics among homosexual men in Denmark,
Norway and Sweden.
Amundsen EJ, Stigum H, Rottingen JA, Aalen OO.
Epidemiol Infect. 2004 Dec;132(6):1139-49
 Abstract
 
        Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
 
  An accident or a habit? Unsafe sex among men who have sex with men (MSM) in Denmark
 S. Cowan , J. Haff
(XVII  International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
France
           
        Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  LETTER
Rectal Lymphogranuloma Venereum, France
Herida M,  Sednaoui P,Couturier E,  et al 
Emerg Infect Dis 2005 Mar
 Letter
 
        Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
 
 
Mobilisation of MSM communities around the issues of HIV and STIs
 F. Renaud , S. Giganon, M. Goetz
 (XVII  International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
 
Sexual risk reduction among MSM in Toulouse (France): a model of co-research and intervention
based on a NGO-university partnership
 E. Cook, J.-Y. Le Talec, M.-L. Martinet, et al
 (XVII  International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
 
Men having sex with men: a better knowledge of their practices in order to better design prevention
programmes (France)
 M.E. de Carvalho
 (XVII  International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
 
Acute hepatitis C in HIV-infected men who have sex with men in France in 2006 and 2007:
HEPAIG study, behavioural results
 A. Velter, C. Larsen, J.-Y. Le Talec
 (XVII  International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
 
Discrimination between HIV negative and positive MSM: results from the « AIDES & Toi » survey
 C. Andreo, A.-D. Bouhnik, V. Pelletier, B. Spire
 (XVII  International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
 
Acute hepatitis C in HIV-infected men who have sex with men (MSM) in France in 2006 and 2007: interviews
with patients (HEPAIG qualitative study, ANRS 07342)
 J.-Y. Le Talec, E. Delarocque-Astagneau, C. Larsen
 (XVII  International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
 
Trends in sexual behaviour among French gay press readers 1997-2004, Enquęte ANRS presse
gay InVS - France
B Velter A., Bouyssou-Michel A., Semaille C.
 (XVI  International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
 
Arabic gay minority in France: re-thinking and re-tooling prevention among a population more and
more concerned by HIV infections
Barraud S.
 (XVI  International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract

Barométre Gay 2002: Internet use and risk sexual behaviour (France)
A Velter, A Michel, C Semaille, JC Desenclos
 (15IAC)
 Abstract

High levels of unprotected sex among readers of the French gay press and among
clients of commercial gay venues in Paris
P C G Adam
 (14IAC)
 Abstract
Germany
           
       Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Relation between the HIV and the re-emerging syphilis epidemic among MSM in Germany:
an analysis based on anonymous surveillance data.
Marcus U, Kollan C, Bremer V, Hamouda O.
Sex Transm Infect. 2005 Dec;81(6):456-7.
 Abstract
 
        Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
 
 
Evidence from behavioural surveys for a transient delay of sexual debut among German gay male
adolescents:does it reflect a spontaneous reaction to increasing AIDS awareness in the 1980s and 1990s?
 U. Marcus, A.J. Schmidt
 (XVII  International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
 
Knowledge and behaviour of MSM who have sexual relations with women
 F.M. Amort
(XVII  International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
 
Conflicting images of HIV and AIDS foster sexual risk behavior among MSM in Germany
 P.C. Langer, J. Drewes, C. Moeser, et al
 (XVII  International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
 
Estimating the distribution of men who have sex with men (MSM) in the population based on Internet samples
 U. Marcus, A.J. Schmidt
 (XVI  International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
 
Knowledge about symptoms and modes of transmission of common sexually transmitted infections
(STI) in German men who have sex with men (MSM)
Marcus U, Schmidt AJ, Hamouda O, et al
 (4th IAS Conference)
 Abstract
 
Ongoing HIV transmission among men who have sex with men (MSM) may be driven particularly by
incomplete serosorting in already diagnosed HIV positive men, who are not yet on antiretroviral
therapy (ART) and have a high incidence of sexually transmitted infection (STIs)
Marcus U, Schmidt AJ, Hamouda O, et al
 (4th IAS Conference)
 Abstract
 
Safe environment Cologne. A constant reminder in gay sex enterprises to practice safer sex
Ehrle F.-J., Engel H.
 (XVI  International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract

Psychosocial factors of current HIV risk behavior among gay men in Germany
Langer P.C., Jäger H., Kühner A., Wolf E.
 (XVI  International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
 
Large increase of syphilis incidence among MSM in Germany since 2000
accompanied by only small increase of newly diagnosed HIV infections
U Marcus, O Hamouda, L Voss, et al
 (15IAC)
 Abstract

Hungary
           

        Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

  HIV risk behaviour among gay and bisexual men in Budapest, Hungary.
Csepe P, Amirkhanian YA, Kelly JA, McAuliffe TL, Mocsonoki L.
Int J STD AIDS 2002 Mar;13(3):192-200
 Abstract		  
Italy
           
        Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  A Multidrug-Resistant (MDR) HIV Type 1 Infection in a Homosexual Man and Identified
Source Patient.
Monno L, Punzi G, Brindicci G, et al
AIDS Res Hum Retroviruses. 2007 Oct;23(10):1293-1295.
 Abstract
 
Increased HIV incidence among men who have sex with men in Rome.
Giuliani M, Carlo AD, Palamara G, et al 
AIDS. 2005 Sep 2;19(13):1429-31.
 Abstract
 
 
        Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
 
  Sialon: behavioural survey questionnaire development and survey procedures piloting among men
who have sex with men (MSM) in Veneto, Italy
 M. Mirandola, J.-P. Foschia, E Baldassari
 (XVII  International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
Moldova
 
        Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
 
  Behavioral research among MSM in Moldova
B O Balanetkii
 (15IAC)
 Abstract
The Netherlands
MSM HIV Incidence/Prevalence Studies
           Internet Documents
 
  FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Netherlands: Asylum Rights Granted to Lesbian and Gay Iranians
Human Rights Watch
October 19, 2006
 News
 
       Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
High Incidence of Asymptomatic Syphilis in HIV-Infected MSM Justifies Routine Screening.
Branger J, van der Meer JT, van Ketel RJ, Jurriaans S, Prins JM. 
Sex Transm Dis. 2008 Oct 27
 Abstract
 
Trends in Hepatitis A, B, and Shigellosis Compared With Gonorrhea and Syphilis in Men Who Have Sex With
Men in Amsterdam, 1992-2006.
van Rijckevorsel GG, Sonder GJ, Bovée LP, et al 
Sex Transm Dis. 2008 Jul 31.
 Abstract
 
Coping, Goal Adjustment, and Psychological Well-Being in HIV-Infected Men who have Sex
with Men.
Kraaij V, Van Der Veek SM, Garnefski N, et al  
AIDS Patient Care STDS. 2008 Apr 24
 Abstract
 
Persistent high-risk sexual behaviour in men who have sex with men after symptomatic
lymphogranuloma venereum proctitis.
van den Bos RR, van der Meijden WI.
 Int J STD AIDS. 2007 Oct;18(10):715-6.
Abstract
 
Rise in seroprevalence of herpes simplex virus type 1 among highly sexual active
homosexual menand an increasing association between herpes simplex virus type 2
and HIV over time (1984-2003).
Smit C, Pfrommer C, Mindel A, et al 
Eur J Epidemiol. 2007 Oct 10;
Abstract
 
Increase in HCV Incidence among Men Who Have Sex with Men in Amsterdam Most Likely
Caused by Sexual Transmission.
van de Laar TJ, van der Bij AK, Prins M, et al  
J Infect Dis. 2007 Jul 15;196(2):230-238.
Abstract
 
Systematic Development of a Self-Help and Motivational Enhancement Intervention to
Promote Sexual Health in HIV-Positive Men Who Have Sex with Men.
Kesteren NM, Kok G, Hospers HJ, et al
AIDS Patient Care STDS. 2006 Dec;20(12):858-75.
 Abstract
 
A new meeting place: chatting on the Internet, e-dating and sexual risk behaviour
among Dutch men who have sex with men.
Hospers HJ, Kok G, Harterink P, de Zwart O.
AIDS. 2005 Jul 1;19(10):1097-101
 Abstract
 
A cluster of acute hepatitis C virus infection among men who have sex with men -
results from contact tracing and public health implications.
 Gotz HM, van Doornum G, Niesters HG 
AIDS. 2005 Jun 10;19(9):969-974
 Abstract

Incidence of Sexually Transmitted Diseases and HIV Infection Related to
Perceived HIV/AIDS Threat Since Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy Availability
in Men Who Have Sex With Men.
van der Snoek EM, de Wit JB, Mulder PG, et al
Sex Transm Dis. 2005 Mar;32(3):170-175
 Abstract
 

  
        Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
 
 
'HCV is emerging as an STI among HIV-infected MSM: a threat to the MSM community?
 A.T. Urbanus, T.J.W. van de Laar, J. Schinkel, et al
 (XVII  International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
 
Knowledge of HIV post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) is not associated with increase in sexual risk behaviour
 among men who have sex with men
 R. Bom, U. Davidovich, I. Stolte, M. Prins
 XVII  International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
 
Routine rapid HIV test is negative in 13% of newly diagnosed HIV infections in MSM at risk for STI
 E.J.M. van Leent, M.S. van Rooijen, J.G. Middelburg, et al
 (XVII  International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
 
Broader trend towards increasing HIV incidence in older homosexual men, but not in drug users in
the Netherlands
Dukers N., van der Snoek E., Krol A., et al
 (XVI  International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
 
Changing patterns in epidemiology of Herpes Simplex Virus type 1 and 2 among HIV-infected and
uninfected homosexual men between 1984-2003, in the Netherlands
Smit C., Pfrommer C., Taylor J., et al
 (XVI  International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
 
Low awareness of HIV infection among high-risk heterosexual and male homosexual clinic attendees,
STI outpatient clinic Amsterdam, the Netherlands
Van der Bij A., Stolte I., Fennema H
 (XVI  International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
 
HIV infections mainly among repeat blood donors, who report male-to-male sex, in the
Netherlands 1995-2003
 A. Van der Bij, R. Coutinho, C. Van der Poel, U. Davidovich
 (XVI  International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
 
A theory-based, tailored, interactive intervention directed at MSM who meet sexual partners
through Internet chat sites: effective for MSM who practice UAI with casual partners
Harterink P., Hospers H., Vriens P
(XVI  International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
 
Advance preparation for safer sex reduces the likelihood of non-premeditated risk-taking that
prevails among men who have sex with men (MSM)
Adam P.C.G., de Wit J.B.F.
 (XVI  International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract

Rapid HIV testing in a one-hour procedure motivates MSM in the Netherlands
to take the test
S Van Loon, W Koevoets
 (15IAC)
 Abstract
Norway
           

        Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

  Definition and estimation of an actual reproduction number describing past infectious
disease transmission: application to HIV epidemics among homosexual men in Denmark,
Norway and Sweden.
Amundsen EJ, Stigum H, Rottingen JA, Aalen OO.
Epidemiol Infect. 2004 Dec;132(6):1139-49
 Abstract

        Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters

  Establishing a low threshold health clinic for MSM in Oslo, Norway - responding to the increase
of HIV infections among MSM
Myrberg A.J., Bie H., Třnseth T., Angeltvedt R.
 (XVI  International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
Portugal
 
       Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  From an oppressed citizenship to affirmative identities: lesbian and gay political participation
in Portugal.
Carneiro NS, Menezes I.  
J Homosex. 2007;53(3):65-82.
 Abstract
Serbia
 
        Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
 
  Rapid assessment and response on HIV/AIDS among MSM population in Serbia
M D D Meskovic
 (15IAC)
 Abstract
Spain
 
        Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Fuck buddies: a high risk behavior for contracting HIV among homo/bisexual men.
Fernández-Dávila P
Gac Sanit. 2007 Nov;21(6):471-478.
 Abstract
 
        Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
 
 
POWERPOINT POSTER PRESENTATION (IN SPANISH)
Results from the survey of Health and Sexual Habits in Spain: Men who pay for sex
in Spain and the Use of Condoms
MJ  Belza Epoch
 (XVII  International AIDS Conference)
 Poster Presentation
 
BCN checkpoint: implementation of a community based center of HIV detection for men who
have sex with men (MSM) in Barcelona, Spain
 M. Meulbroek, F. Pujol, J. Saz
 (XVII  International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
 
Meanings of sexual risk practices among men who have sex with men (MSM) in
Barcelona city: considerations for HIV prevention
Fernández-Dávila P.
(XVI  International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract

Utilization of psychosocial PHA support services by British and Spanish men who have
sex with men (MSM): the problem of information control
S Rinken
(14IAC)
 Abstract

Beyond Non Governmental Organisations (NGOs): normalising HIV prevention among
men who have sex with men (MSM) in Madrid Region
A Urzelai, A Martín-Pérez, J M Fernández, et al
(14IAC)
 Abstract
 
No evidence of changes in HIV prevalence and risk behaviours among men who have sex
with men (MSM) in Barcelona (Spain), 1995-2000
K Perez, A Rodes, K Zaragoza, ET AL
(14IAC)
 Abstract
Sweden
           

        Journal Papers, ts, and Commentaries

 
Health-related quality of life in homo- and bisexual men attending a sexually transmitted
disease clinic in Sweden.
Eriksson LE