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Journal articles
2016, 'Evaluation of Chlamydia Partner Notification Practices and Use of the "Let Them Know" Website by Family Planning Clinicians in Australia: Cross-Sectional Study', JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH, 18, http://dx.doi.org/10.2196/jmir.5441
,2016, 'Evaluation of chlamydia partner notification practices and use of the "let them know"website by family planning clinicians in Australia: Cross-sectional study', Journal of Medical Internet Research, 18, pp. e173, http://dx.doi.org/10.2196/jmir.5441
,2016, 'Protocol for an open-label, single-arm trial of HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) among people at high risk of HIV infection: the NSW Demonstration Project PRELUDE', BMJ Open, 6, pp. e012179corr1, http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2016-012179
,2016, 'Text message reminders do not improve hepatitis B vaccination rates in an Australian sexual health setting', Journal of the American Medical Informatics Association, 23, pp. e88 - e92, http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/jamia/ocv145
,2016, 'Socio-demographic and structural barriers to being tested for chlamydia in general practice', Medical Journal of Australia, 204, pp. 112.e1 - 112.e5, http://dx.doi.org/10.5694/mja15.00933
,2016, 'A cross-sectional study of HIV and STIs among male sex workers attending Australian sexual health clinics', Sexually Transmitted Infections, Published Online First 2 September 2016, pp. 299 - 302, http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/sextrans-2016-052578
,2016, 'A real-time PCR assay for direct characterization of the Neisseria gonorrhoeae GyrA 91 locus associated with ciprofloxacin susceptibility', Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy, 71, pp. 353 - 356, http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/jac/dkv366
,2016, 'The acceptability and cost of a home-based chlamydia retesting strategy: Findings from the REACT randomised controlled trial', BMC Public Health, 16, pp. 83, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12889-016-2727-4
,2016, 'A novel point-of-care testing strategy for sexually transmitted infections among pregnant women in high-burden settings: Results of a feasibility study in Papua New Guinea', BMC Infectious Diseases, 16, pp. 250, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12879-016-1573-4
,2016, 'Community and clinic-based screening for curable sexually transmissible infections in a high prevalence setting in Australia: A retrospective longitudinal analysis of clinical service data from 2006 to 2009', Sexual Health, 13, pp. 140 - 147, http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/SH15077
,2016, 'Further evidence to support the individualised treatment of gonorrhoea with ciprofloxacin', The Lancet Infectious Diseases, 16, pp. 1005 - 1006, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S1473-3099(16)30271-7
,2016, 'High chlamydia and gonorrhoea repeat positivity in remote Aboriginal communities 2009-2011: Longitudinal analysis of testing for re-infection at 3 months suggests the need for more frequent screening', Sexual Health, 13, pp. 568 - 574, http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/SH16025
,2016, 'Is sexual content in new media linked to sexual risk behaviour in young people? A systematic review and meta-analysis', Sexual Health, 13, pp. 501 - 515, http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/SH16037
,2016, 'Previous and future use of HIV self-testing: A survey of Australian gay and bisexual men', Sexual Health, 13, pp. 55 - 62, http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/SH15099
,2016, 'The impact of a chlamydia education program on practice nurse's knowledge and attitudes in relation to chlamydia testing: A cross-sectional survey', Sexual Health, 13, pp. 73 - 80, http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/SH15134
,2016, 'HIV testing self-efficacy is associated with higher HIV testing frequency and perceived likelihood to self-test among gay and bisexual men', Sexual Health, http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/SH16100
,2015, 'Rationale and design of FORTH: A randomised controlled trial assessing the effectiveness of HIV self-testing in increasing HIV testing frequency among gay and bisexual men', BMC Infectious Diseases, 15, pp. 561, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12879-015-1300-6
,2015, '"I do feel like a scientist at times": A qualitative study of the acceptability of molecular point-of-care testing for chlamydia and gonorrhoea to primary care professionals in a remote high STI burden setting', PLoS ONE, 10, pp. e0145993, http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0145993
,2015, 'Direct real-time PCR-based detection of Neisseria gonorrhoeae 23S rRNA mutations associated with azithromycin resistance', The Journal of antimicrobial chemotherapy, 70, pp. 3244 - 3249, http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/jac/dkv274
,2015, 'A new approach to estimating trends in chlamydia incidence', Sexually Transmitted Infections, 91, pp. 513 - 519, http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/sextrans-2014-051631
,2015, 'Incidence and predictors of annual chlamydia testing among 15-29 year olds attending Aboriginal primary health care services in New South Wales, Australia', BMC Health Services Research, 15, pp. 437, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12913-015-1116-5
,2015, 'Increasing hepatitis A immunity in men who have sex with men in Sydney, 1996-2012', Vaccine, 33, pp. 4745 - 4747, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.vaccine.2015.01.090
,2015, 'A sexual health quality improvement program (SHIMMER) triples chlamydia and gonorrhoea testing rates among young people attending Aboriginal primary health care services in Australia', BMC Infectious Diseases, 15, pp. 370, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12879-015-1107-5
,2015, 'P10.02 Field evaluation of the xpert hpv test for the detection of human papillomavirus infection in women using self-collected vaginal compared to clinician-collected cervical specimens', Sexually Transmitted Infections, 91, pp. A165 - A165
,2015, 'Barriers to HIV testing and characteristics associated with never testing among gay and bisexual men attending sexual health clinics in Sydney', Journal of the International AIDS Society, 18, pp. 20221, http://dx.doi.org/10.7448/IAS.18.1.20221
,2015, 'Implementation and Operational Research: Convenient HIV Testing Service Models Are Attracting Previously Untested Gay and Bisexual Men: A Cross-sectional Study', Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes, 69, pp. e147 - e155, http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/QAI.0000000000000688
,2015, 'Multitarget PCR assay for direct detection of penicillinase-producing neisseria gonorrhoeae for enhanced surveillance of gonococcal antimicrobial resistance', Journal of Clinical Microbiology, 53, pp. 2706 - 2708, http://dx.doi.org/10.1128/JCM.00540-15
,2015, 'Exploring the benefits of molecular testing for gonorrhoea antibiotic resistance surveillance in remote settings', PLoS ONE, 10, pp. e0133202, http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0133202
,2015, 'An Evaluation of a Novel Dual Treponemal/Nontreponemal Point-of-Care Test for Syphilis as a Tool to Distinguish Active from Past Treated Infection', Clinical Infectious Diseases, 61, pp. 184 - 191, http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/cid/civ243
,2015, 'Dual Intervention to Increase Chlamydia Retesting: A Randomized Controlled Trial in Three Populations', American Journal of Preventive Medicine, 49, pp. 1 - 11, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.amepre.2015.01.014
,2015, 'Potential public health benefits of HIV testing occurring at home in Australia', Medical Journal of Australia, 202, pp. 529 - 531, http://dx.doi.org/10.5694/mja14.01210
,2015, 'Coinfection with Chlamydia trachomatis, Neisseria gonorrhoeae and Trichomonas vaginalis: A crosssectional analysis of positivity and risk factors in remote Australian Aboriginal communities', Sexually Transmitted Infections, 91, pp. 201 - 206, http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/sextrans-2014-051535
,2015, 'Effect of testing experience and profession on provider acceptability of rapid HIV testing after implementation in public sexual health clinics in Sydney', HIV Medicine, 16, pp. 280 - 287, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/hiv.12209
,2015, 'Rapid HIV testing is highly acceptable and preferred among high-risk gay and bisexual men after implementation in Sydney sexual health clinics', PLoS ONE, 10, pp. e0123814, http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0123814
,2015, 'A Web-Based Personally Controlled Health Management System Increases Sexually Transmitted Infection Screening Rates in Young People: A Randomized Controlled Trial', J Am Med Inform Assoc, 22, pp. 805 - 814, http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/jamia/ocu052
,2015, 'Incidence of curable sexually transmissible infections among adolescents and young adults in remote Australian Aboriginal communities: Analysis of longitudinal clinical service data', Sexually Transmitted Infections, 91, pp. 135 - 141, http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/sextrans-2014-051617
,2015, 'Recording the sexual orientation of male patients attending general practice', Family Practice, 32, pp. 35 - 40, http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/fampra/cmu061
,2015, 'Do Australian general practitioners believe practice nurses can take a role in chlamydia testing? A qualitative study of attitudes and opinions', BMC Infectious Diseases, 15, pp. 31, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12879-015-0757-7
,2015, 'A field evaluation of a new molecular-based point-of-care test for chlamydia and gonorrhoea in remote Aboriginal health services in Australia', Sexual Health, 12, pp. 27 - 33, http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/SH14158
,2015, 'Attendance patterns and chlamydia and gonorrhoea testing among young people in Aboriginal primary health centres in New South Wales, Australia', Sexual Health, 12, pp. 445 - 452, http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/SH15007
,2015, 'Barriers and facilitators of sexually transmissible infection testing in remote Australian Aboriginal communities: Results from the Sexually Transmitted Infections in Remote Communities, Improved and Enhanced Primary Health Care (STRIVE) Study', Sexual Health, 12, pp. 4 - 12, http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/SH14080
,2015, 'Chlamydia and gonorrhoea point-of-care testing in Australia: Where should it be used?', Sexual Health, 12, pp. 51 - 58, http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/SH14213
,2015, 'Hepatitis B screening and vaccination: How does a Sexual Health service measure up?', Sexual Health, 12, pp. 458 - 459, http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/SH15061
,2015, 'Increased testing for Neisseria gonorrhoeae with duplex nucleic acid amplification tests in Australia: Implications for surveillance', Sexual Health, 12, pp. 48 - 50, http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/SH14179
,2015, 'Is it time to rethink syphilis control?', Clinical Infectious Diseases, 60, pp. 325 - 326, http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/cid/ciu813
,2015, 'Practice nurse chlamydia testing in Australian general practice: A qualitative study of benefits, barriers and facilitators Knowledge, attitudes, behaviors, education, and communication', BMC Family Practice, 16, pp. 36, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12875-015-0251-8
,2015, 'Public health implications of molecular point-of-care testing for chlamydia and gonorrhoea in remote primary care services in Australia: a qualitative study', BMJ Open, 5, pp. e006922, http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/BMJOPEN-2014-006922
,2015, 'Reasons for delays in treatment of bacterial sexually transmissible infections in remote Aboriginal communities in Australia: A qualitative study of healthcentre staff', Sexual Health, 12, pp. 341 - 347, http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/SH14240
,2015, 'Reasons why gay and other bisexually active men attend different community testing services in Sydney; A cross-sectional survey', Sexual Health, 12, pp. 465 - 466, http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/SH15079
,2015, 'Syphilis: A fresh look at an old foe', Sexual Health, 12, pp. 93 - 95, http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/SH15025
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