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Barriers to accessing HIV and sexual health services among gay men in Tasmania, Australia
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Lea, T and Anning, M and Wagner, S and Owen, L and Howes, F and Holt, M, Barriers to accessing HIV and sexual health services among gay men in Tasmania, Australia, Journal of Gay and Lesbian Social Services, 31, (2) pp. 153-165. ISSN 1053-8720 (2019) [Refereed Article]
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DOI: doi:10.1080/10538720.2019.1567427
Abstract
We examined barriers to accessing HIV and sexual health services among gay and bisexual men (GBM) in Tasmania, Australia, using in-depth interviews. Most participants were satisfied with the care they had received at public sexual health services. Barriers included the limited number of services, concerns about anonymity and privacy in small communities, difficulties accessing services via a general practitioner, and perceived stigma and discrimination. Improving the accessibility and availability of HIV and sexual health services in Tasmania is crucial to promote the engagement of GBM, which could be achieved via combined efforts of government services and community organizations.
Item Details
| Item Type: | Refereed Article |
|---|---|
| Keywords: | men who have sex with men, HIV, sexually transmissible infections, health service access, testing, treatment |
| Research Division: | Medical and Health Sciences |
| Research Group: | Public Health and Health Services |
| Research Field: | Health and Community Services |
| Objective Division: | Health |
| Objective Group: | Health and Support Services |
| Objective Field: | Evaluation of Health Outcomes |
| UTAS Author: | Owen, L (Dr Louise Owen) |
| ID Code: | 134526 |
| Year Published: | 2019 |
| Deposited By: | Health Sciences |
| Deposited On: | 2019-08-16 |
| Last Modified: | 2019-09-20 |
| Downloads: | 0 |
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