HIV Futures 8: Protocol for a Repeated Cross-sectional and Longitudinal Survey of People Living with HIV in Australia.

摘要: Introduction: More than 27,000 Australians currently live with HIV. Most of these people have access to quality clinical care and antiretroviral treatment can expect good general health. However, HIV-related stigma is a problem many living HIV experience poorer average mental Issues aging are also increasing concern. This paper describes the methods sample for Futures 8 study, national survey in Australia that aimed identify factors support health wellbeing among this population. forms part series cross sectional surveys (The ‘HIV Futures’ studies) been repeated periodically since 1997. In most recent survey, participants were able opt-into prospective longitudinal study. Materials equipment: was open aged over 17 who Data collected 2015/16 using self-complete contained approximately 250 items related physical health, use treatment, exposure testing, financial security, social connectedness, relationships, life satisfaction, resilience, stigma, services literacy. To enable comparison data time, questionnaire consistent those used previous surveys. 8, invited volunteer coded information will allow follow up when complete subsequent The advertised through networks organizations, on media clinics services. completed by 895 participants. represents 3.8% total number diagnosed 2014. Expected impact study public health: Findings from contribute important insights into complexity findings assist align broader goals improving