Gay Community Periodic Survey: Queensland 2011

Abstract

The Queensland Community Periodic Survey is a cross-sectional survey of gay and homosexually active men recruited at a range of gay community sites around Queensland, including Brisbane, Cairns, the Gold Coast, Rockhampton and Townsville. Data were collected on types of sexual relationships and number of partners, anal and oral intercourse, unprotected anal intercourse, testing for HIV and other STIs, HIV serostatus, recreational drug use, and demographic characteristics such as sexual identity and age.Sample Population: 1,614 gay and homosexually-active men from Brisbane, Cairns, the Gold Coast, Rockhampton and Townsville. Method of Data Collection: Self-completion. Kind of Data: Survey.Sampling Procedures: Men were recruited from 22 data collection siteswhich included social venues (e.g. bars and gyms), gay sex-on-premises venues, sexual health clinics and gay events.Time Dimensions: Repeated cross-sectional study. Conducted between May and September 2011. http://csrh.arts.unsw.edu.au/research/publications/gcps/