Gay Community Periodic Survey: Adelaide 2007

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Abstract
The sixth Adelaide Gay Community Periodic Survey is a cross-sectional survey of gay and homosexually active men recruited through a range of gay community sites in Adelaide. 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, as well as demographic characteristics such as sexual identity and age. Time Dimensions: Repeated cross-sectional study. Sampling Procedures: Convenience sample. Method of Data Collection: Self-completion. Participants were recruited through sites in the Adelaide area as well as from gay social venues, gay sex-on-premises venues, sexual health clinics and Picnic in the Park. Kind of Data: Survey. Sample Population: 527 gay and homosexually-active men from Adelaide. http://csrh.arts.unsw.edu.au/research/publications/gcps/
Persistent link to this record
http://hdl.handle.net/1959.4/004_18
DOI
https://doi.org/10.26190/unsworks/1329
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For access to these data, please contact Martin Holt or csrh@unsw.edu.au
Research Data Creator(s)
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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)
HIV status
HIV testing
Sexual practices
Sexual partners
Health
Drug use
Gay community
Gay men
HIV
UNSW Faculty
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Related publication(s)
Gay Community Periodic Survey: Adelaide 2007
(2008) Frankland, Andrew; Zabloska, Iryna; Prestage, Garrett; Spence, Gary
Report
The Adelaide Gay Community Periodic Survey is a cross-sectional survey of gay and homosexually active men recruited through a range of gay community sites in Adelaide. The project was funded by the Department of Human Services, South Australia. The Periodic Survey provides a snapshot of sexual and HIV-related practices among gay and homosexually active men.
Related grant(s)
adelaide gay community periodic survey - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES (SA) - SOUTH AUSTRALIAN DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
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