Gay Community Periodic Survey: Melbourne 2012

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Abstract
The Melbourne Gay Community Periodic Survey data results from a cross-sectional survey of gay and homosexually active men recruited through a range of gay community sites in Melbourne. 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: 2,053 gay and homosexually-active men from Melbourne. Method of Data Collection: Self-completion. Kind of Data: Survey. Sampling Procedures: Men were recruited through: gay social venues (e.g. bars, gyms), sex-on-premises venues, sexual health clinics and the Midsumma Carnival. Time Dimensions: Repeated cross-sectional study. http://csrh.arts.unsw.edu.au/research/publications/gcps/
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http://hdl.handle.net/1959.4/004_2056
DOI
https://doi.org/10.26190/unsworks/1310
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Access on request. For access to these data, please contact Martin Holt or csrh@unsw.edu.au
Research Data Creator(s)
Lead Chief Investigator
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Corporate/Industry Contributor(s)
Centre for Social Research in Health, National Centre in HIV Social Research
Publication Year
2012
Resource Type
Dataset
Keyword(s)
HIV status
HIV testing
Sexual practices
Sexual partners
Health
Drug use
Gay community
Gay men
UNSW Faculty
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Related publication(s)
Gay Community Periodic Survey: Melbourne 2012
(2012) Lee, Evelyn; Mao, Limin; McKenzie, Tex; Batrouney, Colin; West, Michael; Prestage, Garrett; Zablotska, Iryna; de Wit, John; Holt, Martin
Report
The Melbourne Gay Community Periodic Survey is a cross-sectional survey of gay and homosexually active men recruited at a range of gay community sites in Melbourne. The project has was funded by the Victorian Department of Health and supported by the Victorian AIDS Council and PLWHA Victoria. The major aim of the survey was to provide data on sexual, drug use and testing practices related to the transmission of HIV and other sexually transmissible infections (STIs) among gay 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 - SURVEYS IN CONJUCTION WITH VICTORIAN AIDS COUNCIL - GAY MEN'S HEALTH CENTRE - ADF/01/000189
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