Eliminating hepatitis C among people with HIV
The new, extremely effective Direct acting Antivirals (DAA) have been available and subsidised in […]
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Transitioning to Adult HIV Care
Although numbers of children living with HIV in Australia are small there are anecdotal reports that adolescents transitioning to adult HIV care can face many hurdles and often have difficulties adhering to treatments. Once an HIV positive adolescent turns 18 they are no longer able to access many of the supports they had as children and may not easily fit into the support provided around HIV positive adults.
As there is little data about outcomes for children transitioning to adult HIV care, Dutch researchers designed a study which looked at 59 people who entered HIV care as children and then transitioned into adult care. The investigators collected data on factors associated with adverse outcomes after transition. (more…)
No linked HIV transmissions in PARTNER study
Partner Study
The ongoing PARTNER study has recently published research which adds important data to our knowledge about preventing HIV transmission. This study included 1166 serodifferent couples (548 were heterosexual) where the positive partner was on effective antiretroviral treatment (ART) (more…)
No linked HIV transmissions in PARTNER study
The ongoing PARTNER study has recently published research which adds important data to our […]
ZERO: no linked HIV transmissions in PARTNER study
Partner Study
ZERO: no linked HIV transmissions in PARTNER study after couples had sex 58,000 times without condoms. (more…)
Stigma and Discrimination Survey
The Centre for Social Research (CSRH) has developed a survey to be conducted among people living with HIV.
All people living with HIV are invited to have their say about stigma and discrimination.
To take part, access the short, online survey here. (more…)
Start making Sense
ACON has a free workshop, specifically for young (18 – 30) called Start Making Sense. It is a series of workshops for young men of Arabic and Middle Eastern speaking backgrounds, (more…)
Pozhet Connect – a secret Facebook Group
Join our Facebook group – Pozhet Connect
Our Facebook group, Pozhet Connect, is a secret and confidential space you can join to view comments, videos or pictures and have discussions with us or other Pozhet members. You will need to ask to be become a member before you can view and add your posts. (more…)