HIV testing trends among gay men in Scotland, UK (1996-2005): implications for HIV testing policies and prevention

Lisa M. Williamson; Paul Flowers; Christina Knussen; Graham Hart

doi:10.1136/sti.2008.033886

HIV testing trends among gay men in Scotland, UK (1996-2005): implications for HIV testing policies and prevention

Lisa M. Williamson, Paul Flowers, Christina Knussen, Graham Hart

Psychology

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Abstract

This study objective was to examine trends in the HIV testing behaviour of gay men in Scotland over a ten-year period. Seven cross-sectional surveys in commercial gay venues in Glasgow and Edinburgh (1996-2005). 9613 men completed anonymous, self-complete questionnaires (70% average response rate).

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	550-554
Number of pages	5
Journal	Sexually Transmitted Infections
Volume	85
Issue number	7
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1136/sti.2008.033886
Publication status	Published - 1 Mar 2009

Keywords

sexual risk behaviour
community-based surveys
gay men
HIV testing

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Williamson, L. M., Flowers, P., Knussen, C., & Hart, G. (2009). HIV testing trends among gay men in Scotland, UK (1996-2005): implications for HIV testing policies and prevention. Sexually Transmitted Infections, 85(7), 550-554. https://doi.org/10.1136/sti.2008.033886

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