The HIV Futures 6 survey was completed by 1106 HIV positive Australians from all states and territories. This represents approximately 6.6% of the estimated HIV positive population. 92.4% were male (1018), 7.4% were female (81) and 0.3% were transgender (3). 78.5% were gay men, 7.5% heterosexual women, 7.0% heterosexual men, 4.5% bisexual men, 0.5% lesbian...

This report provides a comprehensive overview of the multiple aspects of lives of New Zealand people living with HIV Aids, presenting findings from a study that covers health and treatments, service engagement, relationship to HIV community, sex and relationships, housing, employment, finances and discrimination.

Over half of respondents to five consecutive surveys of people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) in Australia reported using at least one form of complementary medicine (CM), including vitamin and mineral supplements, herbal medicines, traditional Chinese medicine and massage. CM users were as likely as non-users to be using antiretroviral treatments (ARV) for HIV. Research conducted...

From the introduction: With the increasing availability of antiretroviral treatments in many parts of the world has come increased surveillance of the lives and behaviours of PLWHA. In part, the concern of much of this surveillance has been the monitoring of antiretroviral compliance and sexual practice. While small scale research and advocacy has examined the...

There are nearly 20 million women living with HIV/AIDS worldwide, comprising half of the total number of people living with this virus. Like the women overseas, women living with HIV in Australia have diverse in their experiences, values, needs and expectations. This report surveys the diversity of the experiences of HIV positive women.