Gay Community Periodic Survey: Melbourne February 1998

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Abstract
The initial Melbourne Periodic Survey provides data on levels of safe and unsafe sexual practice in a broad cross-sectional sample of gay and homosexually active men. Data were collected on anal intercourse and oral sex, the use of condoms, the nature of sexual relationships, HIV testing practice and serostatus, aspects of social attachment to gay community, and a range of demographic items including sexual identity, age, education, occupation and ethnicity. Sampling Procedures: Men were recruited through seven sites: six gay community venues and Midsumma Carnival. Sample Population: 1578 gay and homosexually-active men from Melbourne. Method of Data Collection: Self-completion. Time Dimensions: Repeated cross-sectional study. Kind of Data: Survey. https://csrh.arts.unsw.edu.au/research/publications/gcps/
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http://hdl.handle.net/1959.4/004_20
DOI
https://doi.org/10.26190/unsworks/1291
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For access to these data, please contact Martin Holt or csrh@unsw.edu.au
Research Data Creator(s)
Van de Ven, Paul
Corporate/Industry Contributor(s)
Centre for Social Research in Health, National Centre in HIV Social Research
National Centre in HIV Epidemiology and Clinical Research, Kirby Institute for infection and immunity in society
Publication Year
2011
Resource Type
Dataset
Keyword(s)
Gay community
HIV status
Sexual partners
Drug use
HIV
Sexual practices
Gay men
HIV testing
Health
UNSW Faculty
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Dataset
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Related publication(s)
Gay Community Periodic Survey: Melbourne February 1998
(1998) Van de Ven, Paul; Prestage, Garrett; Kippax, Susan; French, Judy; Gregory, Horn; Brotherton, Alan
Report
The Melbourne Gay Community Periodic Survey is a cross-sectional survey of gay and homosexually active men recruited through a range of sites in the Melbourne metropolitan area. The project was funded by the Victorian Department of Human Services. The Periodic Survey provides a snapshot of sexual and HIV-related practices among gay and homosexually active men.
Related grant(s)
melbourne gay community periodic survey - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES (VIC) - SURVEYS IN CONJUCTION WITH VICTORIAN AIDS COUNCIL - GAY MEN'S HEALTH CENTRE - ADF/01/000189
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