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HIV futures six: making positive lives count

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%...
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Reflexive practice: ways of using complementary medicine by people living with HIV/AIDS

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...
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HIV futures five: life as we know it

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...
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The journey continues: women living with HIV/AIDS in Australia

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...
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HIV futures 4: State of the (positive) nation

Based on information from over 1000 people living with HIV, this report examines the treatments and services being used, patterns of sexual behaviour and relationships, and the impact of HIV on the everyday lives of those who participated in the study. This is the fourth...