Pharyngeal gonorrhoea: The willingness of Australian men who have sex with men to change current sexual practices to reduce their risk of transmission- A qualitative study

S Walker; C Bellhouse; CK Fairley; JE Bilardi; EPF Chow

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Pharyngeal gonorrhoea: The willingness of Australian men who have sex with men to change current sexual practices to reduce their risk of transmission- A qualitative study

S Walker, C Bellhouse, CK Fairley, JE Bilardi, EPF Chow

Plos One | PUBLIC LIBRARY SCIENCE | Published : 2016

DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0164033

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Abstract

Background The pharynx is a common site of gonorrhoea among men who have sex with men (MSM) and may serve as a reservoir for infection, with saliva implicated in transmission possibly through oral sex, kissing, and rimming. Reducing sexual activities involving saliva may reduce pharyngeal gonorrhoea. This study aimed to explore MSM's views and knowledge of pharyngeal gonorrhoea and their willingness to change saliva transmitting sexual practices. MSM were also asked their views on using alcohol-containing mouthwash to potentially reduce transmission. Methods Using a qualitative descriptive approach, 30 MSM who were part of a larger study (GONE) conducted at the Melbourne Sexual Health Centre..

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Funding Acknowledgements

Funding for this project was, in part, supplied by a National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) programme grant (number 568971). JB and EPFC are supported by the Early Career Fellowships from the Australian NHMRC (JB: 1013135; EPFC: 1091226).