ArticleInternational journal for equity in health2018
Exploring HIV risks, testing and prevention among sub-Saharan African community members in Australia.
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28 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Acceptability and feasibility of pre-exposure prophylaxis for bacterial STIs: a systematic review.PloS one · 2025Pooled it
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- Barriers and Facilitators to Oral HIV Pre-exposure Prophylaxis Use in Australia: A Scoping Review Comparing Findings to Canada, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom.AIDS and behavior · 2026Review
- Differences in Patterns of Alcohol Use and Sexual Risk-Taking Behaviours Among Sexually Active Australian and Overseas-Born Domestic and International University Students in Australia.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2026Article
- Socio-demographic and Psychosocial Determinants of HIV Knowledge and Attitudes Towards HIV among Black Sub-Saharan African Migrants in Australia: A Cross-sectional Quantitative Study.Journal of racial and ethnic health disparities · 2026Article
- "The Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Community Is Not Just Minoritised But Ignored": Engaging Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Communities in Australia With Blood-Borne Viruses and Sexually Transmissible Infections Healthcare.Health expectations : an international journal of public participation in health care and health policy · 2025Article
- Social-ecological predictors of HIV testing among adult men: analysis of the 2022 Tanzania demographic and health survey data.BMJ global health · 2025Article
- Ending HIV Transmission in Australia: Expanding PrEP to Cisgender Women: A Scoping Review.AIDS and behavior · 2024Article
- Integrating sexual and reproductive health into pre-travel consultations.Journal of travel medicine · 2024Review
- Lightweight federated learning for STIs/HIV prediction.Scientific reports · 2024Article
- PrEP Among Sub-Saharan African Diaspora Communities in Belgium - a Participatory Action Research Study.Journal of community health · 2024Article
- Stigma Affects the Health-Related Quality of Life of People Living with HIV by Activating Posttraumatic Stress Symptoms.Journal of clinical psychology in medical settings · 2023Article
- STI and HIV testing: examining factors that influence uptake among domestic Australian-born, domestic overseas-born and international tertiary students studying in Australia.BMC public health · 2023Article
- HIV-Related Knowledge and Practices among Asian and African Migrants Living in Australia: Results from a Cross-Sectional Survey and Qualitative Study.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2023Article
- "It was protected, except, it wasn't [with] a condom": a mixed-methods study of BBVs/STIs protective practices among International University Students in Sydney, Australia.BMC public health · 2022Article
- Experiences of recently HIV-diagnosed gay and bisexual migrants in Australia: Implications for sexual health programmes and health promotion.Health & social care in the community · 2022Article
- Preferences for HIV Testing Services and HIV Self-Testing Distribution Among Migrant Gay, Bisexual, and Other Men Who Have Sex With Men in Australia.Frontiers in medicine · 2022Article
- "How PrEPared are you?": Knowledge of and attitudes toward PrEP among overseas-born and newly arrived gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men in Australia.Frontiers in public health · 2022Article
- Effect of perceived HIV risk on initiation of antiretroviral therapy during the universal test and treat era in South Africa.BMC infectious diseases · 2021Article
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Abstract
backgroundSignificant health disparities persist regarding new and late Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) diagnoses among sub-Saharan African (SSA) communities in Australia. Personal/cultural beliefs and practices influence HIV (risk, prevention, testing) within Australia and during visits to home countries.
methodA community forum was conducted involving 23 male and female adult African community workers, members and leaders, and health workers; facilitated by cultural workers and an experienced clinician/researcher. The forum comprised small/large group discussions regarding HIV risk/prevention (responses transcribed verbatim; utilising thematic analysis).
resultsStigma, denial, social norms, tradition and culture permeated perceptions/beliefs regarding HIV testing, prevention and transmission among African Australians, particularly regarding return travel to home countries.
conclusionsInternational travel as a risk factor for HIV acquisition requires further examination, as does the role of the doctor in HIV testing and Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP). Further assessment of PrEP as an appropriate/feasible intervention is needed, with careful attention regarding negative community perceptions and potential impacts.
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