Journal article
Increases in newly acquired HIV infections in Victoria, Australia: Epidemiological evidence of successful prevention?
A Feigin, C El-Hayek, M Hellard, A Pedrana, E Donnan, C Fairley, BK Tee, M Stoové
Sexual Health | Published : 2013
DOI: 10.1071/SH12064
Abstract
Background Rates of newly acquired HIV notifications provide useful data for monitoring transmission trends. Methods: We describe 10-year (2001-10) trends in newly acquired HIV notifications in Victoria, Australia. We also examine recent trends in HIV testing and incidence and risk behaviours among gay and other men who have sex with men (MSM) attending four high MSM caseload clinics. Results: Between 2001 and 2010 there was a significant increasing linear trend in newly acquired HIV that was driven primarily by increases between 2009-2010. MSM accounted for 85% of newly acquired HIV notifications. Between 2007-10, the total number of HIV tests per year at the high caseload clinics increased..
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Funding Acknowledgements
The Victorian HIV passive surveillance system and the VPCNSS are funded by the Victorian Government Department of Health. The authors acknowledge the work of the public health officers who follow up and collect enhanced surveillance data for HIV cases notified in Victoria. The collection of data for the VPCNSS is made possible by the ongoing participation and contribution of staff at the primary care clinics who facilitate survey completion among patients, and the laboratories that undertake pathology services for these clinics. MH receives funding for a National Health and Medical Research Council National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Senior Research Fellowship. AP receives funding from the Australian government through an NHMRC Public Health Postgraduate Scholarship and the Sidney Myer Health Scholarship.