Publications by authors named "P Weatherburn"

Background: The risk of onward HIV transmission is strongly influenced by the interval between HIV infection and its diagnosis. The SELPHI trial examined whether this interval could be reduced by offering free HIV self-testing kits to men who have sex with men (MSM).

Setting: Internet-based RCT of MSM aged ≥16 years, resident in England/Wales, recruited through sexual and social networking sites.

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Background: HIV self-testing (HIVST) may facilitate marginalised populations' uptake of HIV testing, but whether the extent of marginalisation challenges individual uptake of HIVST remains under-researched. We aim to explore the perspectives of multiply marginalised cis-gender gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men (GBMSM) and trans women on whether HIVST might increase their uptake of HIV testing.

Methods: We reanalysed qualitative interview data from SELPHI (the UK's largest HIVST randomised trial) collected between 2017 and 2020 from marginalised populations, defined as people self-identifying as non-heterosexual, transgender, non-White ethnicity and/or with low educational attainment.

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Background: The prevalence of tobacco use among people living with HIV (PLWH) is up to four times higher than in the general population. Unfortunately, tobacco use increases the risk of progression to AIDS and death. Individual- and group-level interventions, and system-change interventions that are effective in helping PLWH stop using tobacco can markedly improve the health and quality of life of this population.

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Article Synopsis
  • This study looks at how HIV self-testing can help gay, bisexual men, and trans people based on their social connections.
  • It analyzed interviews from 2015 to 2020 to see what support these individuals need for HIV testing.
  • Four groups were identified based on their needs and support: those needing help, those wanting privacy, those with support, and those confident in managing risks on their own.
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