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HIV Incidence/Prevalence Studies

        Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 

 
Silence, assent and HIV risk.
Adam BD, Husbands W, Murray J, Maxwell J.  
Cult Health Sex. 2008 Nov;10(8):759-72.
Abstract
 
Circuits, networks, and HIV risk management.
Adam BD, Husbands W, Murray J, Maxwell J.
 
AIDS Educ Prev
. 2008 Oct;20(5):420-34
Abstract
 
Neighborhood-Level Correlates of Consistent Condom Use among Men Who have Sex with Men:
A Multi-Level Analysis.

Frye V, Koblin B, Chin , et al 

AIDS Behav.
2008 Aug 20.
Abstract
 
Organ donation regulations limit donations from gay men
[No authors listed]
HIV AIDS Policy Law Rev. 2008 Jul;13(1):29-30
Abstract
 
Men having sex with men donor deferral risk assessment: an analysis using risk management
principles.

Leiss W, Tyshenko M, Krewski D.

Transfus Med Rev.
2008 Jan;22(1):35-57.
Abstract
 
The (re)construction of self after the death of a partner to HIV/AIDS
Cadell S, Marshall S.
Death Stud. 2007 Jul;31(6):537-48.
Abstract
 
Promotion of safe sex: evaluation of a community-level intervention programme in gay bars,
saunas and sex shops.

Godin G, Naccache H, Cote F, et al
Health Educ Res. 2007 Jul 23;
Abstract
 
A WEEK-IN-REVIEW FEATURED REPORT
FULL TEXT PDF ARTICLE

Nitrite inhalant use among young gay and bisexual men in Vancouver during a period of
increasingHIV incidence.
Lampinen TM, Mattheis K, Chan K, Hogg RS.
BMC Public Health. 2007 Mar 15;7(1):35
Paper
 
Nonnegligible Increasing Temporal Trends in Unprotected Anal Intercourse Among Men Who
Have Sexual Relations With Other Men in Montreal.
George C, Alary M, Otis J, et al 

J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr.
2006 Mar;41(3):365-370
Abstract
 
Similar Sexual Behaviors With Casual Partners Among Gay Men With and
Without a Regular Partner.
Kuyper LM, Lampinen TM, Chan K ,et al

Sex Transm Dis.
2005 Mar;32(3):203-205
Abstract
 
Associations between the sexual behaviour of men who have sex with men and the
structure and composition of their social networks.
Smith AM, Grierson J, Wain D, et al
Sex Transm Infect. 2004 Dec;80(6):455-8.
Abstract
 
HIV status of sexual partners is more important than antiretroviral treatment related
perceptions for risk taking by HIV positive MSM in Montreal, Canada.
Cox J, Beauchemin J, Allard R.

Sex Transm Infect
. 2004 Dec;80(6):518-23.
Abstract

Risk behaviours and HIV infection among men having sexual relations with men: baseline
characteristics of participants in the Omega Cohort Study, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
Dufour A, Alary M, Otis J, et al.
Can J Public Health 2000 Sep-Oct;91(5):345-9
Abstract

HIV-associated risk factors among young Canadian Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal men
who have sex with men.
Heath KV, Cornelisse PG, Strathdee SA, et al
Int J STD AIDS 1999 Sep;10(9):582-7
Abstract
 
 
         Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
 
 
Caught between homophobia and racism: effects of discrimination upon the sexual behaviour of men
who have sex with men (MSM) from ethnic and racial minority communities

A. Li, T. Hart, M. Poon, et al
(XVII International AIDS Conference)
Abstract
 
Who are the barebackers? Poly-drug use and unprotected anal intercourse (UAI) among men who have
sex with men (MSM) in Toronto Canada

S. Bullock, T. Myers, J. Aguinaldo, D. Allman
(XVII International AIDS Conference)
Abstract
 
Twelve years later – Have gay and bisexual men’s (MSM) reasons for not seeking HIV testing changed
in Toronto and Ontario, Canada?

K.Y. Xu, T. Myers, D. Allman, L. Calzavara
(XVII International AIDS Conference)
Abstract
 
HIV prevalence and associated risk behaviours among men who have sex with men (MSM) in Canada.
D. Paquette, R. Kropp  , S. Cule, et al
(XVII International AIDS Conference)
Abstract
 
Risk reduction strategies among HIV-positive men who have sex with men (MSM) in Canada
D. Paquette  , R. Kropp , S. Cule, et al
(XVII International AIDS Conference)
Abstract
 
Characteristics of HIV-infected MSM in Ontario unaware of their serostatus
R. Remis  , T. Myers  , W. Husbands, et al
(XVII International AIDS Conference)
Abstract
 
HIV medication beliefs and high risk sexual behaviour in two cohorts of men who have sex with men,
2005-2007

T.A. Hart, C.A. James, C. Hagan, E. Boucher
(XVII International AIDS Conference)
Abstract
 
Rates of new HIV infections among men who have sex with men (MSM) undergoing repeat diagnostic
testing in Ontario, Canada, 1993-2006

L. Calzavara, A. Burchell, R. Remis, et al
(XVII International AIDS Conference)
Abstract
 
Community consultation strengthens response to substance use and HIV risk among MSM in
Montreal, Canada

T. Haig, R. Rousseau, B. Ouellet, L. Massie
(XVII International AIDS Conference)
Abstract
 
Lessons learned creating a gay men’s health festival targeting community wellness instead of individual
HIV prevention in Ottawa, Canada

N. Little
(XVII International AIDS Conference)
Abstract
 
Narrative accounts of HIV serodiscordant relationships in the lives of HIV-negative gay men
Haubrich D., Ryder K., Calla D
(XVI  International AIDS Conference)
Abstract
 
A tale of two campaigns: evaluating media message effects in populations of gay men
Trussler T., Banks P., Ferlatte O., Marchand R.
(XVI  International AIDS Conference)
Abstract
 
"Pressured into it" indicators of perceived norms influencing risk in gay men’s sexual culture
Trussler T., Banks P., Gilbert M., et al
(XVI  International AIDS Conference)
Abstract
 
Leadership training for gay youth: a strategy for increased engagement in gay men’s
HIV prevention

Marchand R., Trussler T., Ferlatte O., et al
(XVI  International AIDS Conference)
Abstract
 
Sex from A to Z: a gay & bisexual male youth-targeted HIV/STI prevention campaign framed
in humour and sex-positivity

Houghton B.
(XVI  International AIDS Conference)
Abstract
 
Life stress increases sexual risk behaviour and risk for HIV infection among younger MSM:
results from the polaris HIV seroconversion study

Calzavara L., Burchell A., Remis R., et al
(XVI  International AIDS Conference)
Abstract
 
Integrated HIV prevention program for gay men. The Ottawa experience
Bouchard C.
(XVI  International AIDS Conference)
Abstract
 
Sexual risk factors leading to recent HIV infection among gay and bisexual men in Ontario,
Canada

Burchell A.N., Calzavara L.M., Myers T.
(XVI  International AIDS Conference)
Abstract
 
Intensifying HIV prevention efforts at mega-events for gay and bisexual men: how community-
based organizations can maximize their efforts at circuit parties and major tourist-attended

events in large urban centres. Successes and challenges of developing an intervention model
in Montréal, Canada

Haig T., Rousseau R., Marticotte Y
(XVI  International AIDS Conference)
Abstract
 
From assumptions to gay men play safe - a Pan-Canadian social marketing initiative to prevent
HIV transmission among gay men

Banks P., Ferlatte O.,
(XVI  International AIDS Conference)
Abstract
 
Age-related temporal trends in insertive and receptive unprotected anal intercourse (UAI)
among men who have sexual relations with other men (MSM) in Montreal who were enrolled
in the Omega cohort study

George C., Alary M., Otis J., et al
(XVI  International AIDS Conference)
Abstract
 
Voices on their lives as Asian men who have sex with men (MSM) in Vancouver, Canada
Chihara S
(XVI  International AIDS Conference)
Abstract
 
Substance use during sex and risk taking in HIV-negative men who have sex with men (MSM):
results from the ARGUS 2005 survey

Tremblay F., Cox J., Lambert G., et al
(XVI  International AIDS Conference)
Abstract
 
Last sexual encounter (LSE), a comparison between HIV seropositive and seronegative men
having sex with men (MSM) in Montreal: results from the ARGUS 2005 survey

Lambert G., Cox J., Tremblay F., et al
(XVI  International AIDS Conference)
Abstract
 
A major determinant of recent increases in HIV incidence among men who have sex
with men (MSM) in British Columbia (BC): deferred initiation of antiretroviral therapy

Lampinen T., Baggaley R., Garnett G., et al

(XVI  International AIDS Conference)
Abstract
 
Estimated scope of crystal methamphetamine use among men who have sex with men in
Vancouver: implications for allocating limited harm reduction resources

T. Lampinen, K. Chan, R. Hogg, et al
(XVI  International AIDS Conference)
Abstract
 
A volunteer-based internet outreach for Asian MSM
Ho T.P., Poon M., Sutdhibhasilp N. et al

(XVI  International AIDS Conference)
Abstract
 
Innovative strategies to reach out to south Asian men who have sex with men (MSM) but who
do not identify as gay/ queer: a progressive example of targeted prevention education for
marginalized ethno-specific communities in Canada

Opal S., Chikermane V., Tengra Z., et al

(XVI  International AIDS Conference)
Abstract
 
Ontario’s gay men’s HIV prevention strategy: multi-stakeholder decision-making as the
foundation for a collaborative, evidence-informed HIV prevention strategy targeted to gay,
bisexual, trans and other MSM

Murray J., McGee F
(XVI  International AIDS Conference)
Abstract

Immigrant White Canadian men who have sex with other men (MSM) are at an increased
risk for HIV compared to other Canadians

C George, M Alary, J Otis,
et al
(15IAC)
Abstract

HIV incidence among MSM still unacceptably high: Analysis of repeat diagnostic HIV
testing database in Ontario, Canada, 1996-2002

A N Burchell, L M Calzavara, T Myers, et al
(15IAC)
Abstract

 
The "Sex Now Survey": HIV risk and prevention for gay men in Vancouver
M L Rekart, R Marchand, T Trussler

(15IAC)
Abstract
 
Sexual risk reduction counseling of young Canadian gay men by their health care providers
M L Miller, T M Lampinen, K J Chan

(15IAC)
Abstract
 
Methamphetamine: relation to sexual risk behaviors of young gay men and inadvertent
consumption in tablets sold as ecstasy

A J Schilder, T M Lampinen, M L Miller, et al
(15IAC)
Abstract

 
Queer bashing in Vancouver, British Columbia. A prospective cohort study.
 T M Lampinen  , K J Chan  , M L Miller, et al
(15IAC)
Abstract

 
Dividing practices: Situating HIV-negative gay and bisexual men
L Calzavara, D J Haubrich, T Myers,  et al

(15IAC)
Abstract
 
Discordant HIV test results among a community sample of gay and bisexual men: Results f
rom the Ontario men's survey

T Myers, D Allman, R Remis, et al

(15IAC)
Abstract
 
A cultural analysis of experiences of HIV and AIDS in Spanish-speaking MSM in
Toronto, Canada

J Cedano, D Allman, T Myers, et al

(14IAC)
Abstract
 
The association of geographic-context and sexual risk behaviour among bisexual men
C A Leaver , T Myers  , P J Veugelers , et al
(14IAC)
Abstract

 
Safer sexual behaviour with casual partners following HIV-positive diagnosis among men who
have sex with men (MSM): Results from the Polaris HIV Seroconversion Study

A N Burchell, L M Calzavara, R S Remis, et al
(14IAC)
Abstract
 
Ontario Men’s Survey - Community in action: Processes for re-establishing baseline
sociobehavioural and HIV prevalence measures in an ever-diversifying community

D Allman, T Myers, L Calzavara, et al
(14IAC)
Abstract

 
Risk factors for recent HIV infection among MSM: The Importance of Delayed Application
of Condoms. Results of the Polaris HIV Seroconversion Study

L Calzavara, A Burchell, R S Remis, et al

(14IAC)
Abstract
 
Vulnerability of men who have sex with men in disclosing HIV-positive status to sexual
partners and significant others: Need for support and assistance in disclosure decision-making

W Medved, L Calzavara, K Ryder, T Myers
(14IAC)
Abstract
 
Reconsidering condom use: What MSM are saying about delayed application of condoms.
Results of the Polaris HIV Seroconversion Study

L Calzavara, A Burchell, R S Remis,  et al
(14IAC)
Abstract
 
HIV incidence among Men Who Have Sex With Men (MSM) undergoing repeat diagnostic
HIV testing in Ontario, Canada: Has the increase subsided?

C Major, A Burchell, L Calzavara, et al
(14IAC)
Abstract
 
The impact of STARHS "detuned assay" results on HIV incidence calculations
in an ongoing cohort of men who have sex with men (MSM) in Vancouver

S L Martindale, D Cook, A E Weber, et al

(14IAC)
Abstract
         
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