Early diagnosis of HIV among men who have sex with men in Western Australia: impact of a peer-led sexually transmissible infection testing service.

摘要: Background In July 2010, the Western Australian AIDS Council established ‘M Clinic’, a peer-led STI testing service for MSM. This study describes trends in HIV notifications among MSM WA from 2004 to 2013, particularly impact of M Clinic on newly acquired diagnoses. Methods: The number and proportion cases with infection were compared 2004–2006, 2007–2009 2011–2013 time periods. Data 2010 excluded as opened 2010. Results: Between 2004–2006 periods, increased by 50% (23 33 cases) all new diagnoses 27% 35% (30% increase) (P = 0.25). period, more than doubled 70 comprised 53% (P < 0.05). Of 30% (n = 21) diagnosed at Clinic. Conclusions: that between 2013 WA, greatest increase seen after commenced operation. A approach should be considered order achieve early diagnosis treatment