Gay and Bisexual Men’s Experiences Using Self-Testing Kits for HIV and Rectal and Urethral Bacterial Sexually Transmitted Infections: Lessons Learned from a Study With Home-Based Testing

Abstract

Objectives: This study investigated the experiences of gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men (GBM) conducting HIV and sexually transmitted infection (STI) self-testing procedures. Methods: We analyzed mixed-methods data from 11 GBM who self-tested HIV-positive and 1,070 HIV-negative GBM who completed the HIV self-testing and STI self-sampling procedures. Results: Nearly all (99%) reported ease in urine-based STI self-sampling and most (90%) found rectal swab self-collection easy. Most (94%) checked their rapid-HIV self-testing results during the correct window (20-40 minutes), and nearly all (99%) trusted their HIV results. Conclusions: Recommendations for future self-testing procedures are provided based on findings from free-response data.     

Predictors of HIV Sexual Risk Behavior Among Men Who Have Sex with Men,Men Who Have Sex with Men and Women,and Transgender Women

ABSTRACT

Men who have sex with men, men who have sex with men and women, and transgender women are at high risk for HIV infection. This study seeks to clarify which known HIV risk factors (partner type, sex location, serodiscordance, multiple sex partners, substance use during sex) contribute to engagement in high-risk (unprotected receptive anal) sex in each population. Data collected from June 2005 through June 2008 indicate all three populations display different HIV sexual risk profiles. The data suggest that HIV-prevention interventions should be individually tailored to address the specific needs of these three highly vulnerable and impacted populations.     

学术期刊的形成与发展研究

学术期刊是因适应学术交流的需要而产生,又因适应学术文献的增多而发展的。西方发达国家学术期刊的发展历史远远早于我国,名刊的数量也非我国所能比,且在期刊运作上有很多成功的做法。了解西方发达国家学术期刊的发展趋势,借鉴其成功做法,时我国学术期刊走出国门,早日成为世界级的名刊无疑是极为有利的。     

关于高校学报非核心期刊生存与发展的思考

高校学报属于学术期刊,是高等学校主办的以反映高校科研和教学成果为主的学术理论刊物。在学术期刊实行核心期刊与非核心期刊的评价机制后,高校学报中的非核心期刊面临着严峻的生存与发展危机。面对困境,学报中的非核心期刊应该在不断提高编辑人员自身素养的前提下,认清发展方向,准确定位,办出特色,不断增强自身竞争力。     

试论对外汉语教学中古文字知识的运用

通过对部分汉字古形体的分析,认为古文字知识在对外汉语教学的汉字教学中具有一定作用：有助于留学生对汉字的识读和掌握、有助于留学生对中国传统文化的了解。     

“现代汉语”课兴趣教学实践

"现代汉语”课程教学现状很不理想,其中重要问题是学生们对此门课程缺少兴趣.为了实现"现代汉语”课兴趣教学,我们在实践中主要做了三方面的努力一是转变学生的"无所谓”错误认识;二是让学生体会到教学内容的"大有用”;三是全面改革教学,实现教学的"有意思”.     

论孔子思想中“善”的观念及其文化价值

孔子思想中的"善",指好品德;孔子在人性方面的贡献之一就是极力地引人向善,其引人向善的特点是道德启示和礼的教化为主,否定批判为辅;孔子引人向善的内容主要体现在家庭观、社会伦理观和政治观3个方面。     

论正态分布在教育评价中的应用

本文就正态分布理论做一介绍 ,并着重论述正态分布理论在教育评价中的应用 ,以便使教育评价更为客观、公正 ,这对于提高教育评价水平和管理水平有着十分重要的意义。     

中国商业银行的现状分析

国有商业银行是我国金融体系的主体,但由于长期受计划经济的影响,国有商业银行远远不能适应市场经济,特别是金融全球化发展趋势的需要。作者针对我国四大国有商业银行在机构设置、业务经营、管理手段以及金融创新等方面存在的问题,提出收缩管理半径,减员增效;实行本币与外币业务经营及管理一体化;强化商业银行市场营销;提高金融电子化水平,开展和完善网上银行业务;加强国有商业银行内部风险控制等有效对策,完善网上银行的运行机制,加强国有商业银行的竞争力。