A5080824840- Hepatitis C virus research
- HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk
- Hepatitis B Virus Studies
- Blood donation and transfusion practices
- Biosimilars and Bioanalytical Methods
- Blood groups and transfusion
- HIV/AIDS drug development and treatment
- Organ Donation and Transplantation
- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- Pharmacy and Medical Practices
- Liver Disease Diagnosis and Treatment
- Sexuality, Behavior, and Technology
UNSW Sydney
2017-2024
Point-of-care hepatitis C virus (HCV) RNA testing is advantageous, enabling diagnosis of active infection in a single visit. This study evaluated the sensitivity and specificity Xpert HCV Viral Load Finger-Stick assay (Xpert VL FS) for detection (finger-stick) (plasma) compared with Abbott RealTime by venepuncture. Plasma finger-stick capillary whole-blood samples were collected from participants an observational cohort Australia. Of 223 enrolled, was detected 40% (85 210) available testing....
Abstract Background Reliable estimates of the population proportion eligible to donate blood are needed by collection agencies model likely impact changes in eligibility criteria and inform targeted population‐level education, recruitment, retention strategies. In Australia, sole estimate was calculated 10+ years ago. With several subsequent criteria, an updated is required. Study Design Methods We conducted a cross‐sectional national survey for donation. Respondents were aged 18+ resident...
The global scale-up of hepatitis C virus (HCV) diagnosis requires simplified and affordable HCV diagnostic pathways. This study evaluated the sensitivity specificity Architect core antigen (HCVcAg) assay for detection active infection in plasma capillary whole blood dried spots (DBS) compared with RNA testing (Abbott RealTime Viral Load). Samples were collected from participants an observational cohort enrolled at three sites Australia (two-drug treatment alcohol clinics one homelessness...
Abstract Background In Australia, a man cannot donate blood if he has had sex with another within the past 3 months. However, this policy been criticized as being discriminatory it does not consider lower risk subgroups, and led to calls for modifications that more accurately distinguish among gay, bisexual, other men who have (GBM). Study Design Methods We used data from nationally representative survey estimate proportion of GBM aged 18–74 years old would be eligible under current criteria...
Abstract Background Currently in Australia, men are deferred from donating blood if they have had sex with another man within the past 3 months. However, a proposed gender‐neutral assessment (GNA) process will ask all donors questions about new or multiple recent partners, deferral based on responses to question anal sex. Understanding acceptability of such among existing and potential is paramount for successful implementation GNA. Study Design Methods We used data nationally representative...