HIV transmissions in NSW drop 17 per cent as HIV self-test becomes available
The latest data showed 33 per cent fewer new HIV diagnoses among Australia-born men who have sex with men (MSM) in 2018, but just 3 per cent fewer among overseas-born MSM.
The latest data showed 33 per cent fewer new HIV diagnoses among Australia-born men who have sex with men (MSM) in 2018, but just 3 per cent fewer among overseas-born MSM.
“By engaging with the experiences of people who have recently been diagnosed with HIV, we’re hoping to find out why some people living with HIV today experience better care and wellbeing outcomes than others”
“We need HIV-negative people to stop seeing us as ‘risky’ and start seeing us as equals.”
“Even with tremendous progress being made, we cannot afford to lose focus, we must continue to work together to reduce HIV transmissions.”
“For the first time in the history of the epidemic we have a very real and credible chance of ending HIV in this country.”
“The speed of the decline we’ve seen in new HIV infections in gay and bisexual men is a world first.”
Many still fear sex with someone positive and undetectable, but confidence in PrEP is higher.
“Understanding U=U is critical for preventing HIV”
“Undetectable viral loads are game-changing. If someone has one they can’t transmit the virus”
The results of the Opposites Attract study were presented at the International AIDS Society Conference in Paris.