Health Care Services for men who have sex with men in different Australian states and territories since the emergence of HIV.
The purpose of this article is to describe sexual health services available in Australia across the different states and territories for gay men and men who have sex with men (MSM) and their utilisation. An assessment of services available in different states is made, then the evidence about how MSM and people living with HIV/AIDS access health care in Australia is presented. This demonstrates that the number and location of sexual health services has changed over time. It also demonstrates that services available differ by state and territory. The availability of non-occupational post-exposure prophylaxis for HIV infection has been different in each state and territory, as has its utilisation. The majority of care for sexual health-related issues and for MSM and people living with HIV/AIDS is delivered in general practice settings in Australia, with hospital outpatient settings, including sexual health clinics, utilised commonly.
Pell
Cathy
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Taylor Square Private Clinic, 393 Bourke St, Darlinghurst 2010, NSW, Australia. cpell@medemail.com.au
Donohoe
Simon
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Conway
Damian
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D015492:AIDS Serodiagnosis / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D001315:Australia / Q000453:epidemiology; D003151:Community Health Centers / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006297:Health Services Accessibility / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D018451:Homosexuality, Male; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011314:Preventive Health Services / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D011322:Primary Prevention / Q000458:organization & administration; D012041:Regional Medical Programs / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*