Elena Cama
Datos Biográficos
| ID | 244337 |
|---|---|
| NOMBRE | Elena Cama |
| NOMBRES | Elena |
| APELLIDO | Cama |
| FIRMA | CAMA E |
| AFILIACIONES | UNSW Sydney |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-3080-2472 |
| VERIFICADO | Sí |
| TOTAL DE OBRAS | 31 |
| TOTAL DE CITAS | 20 |
| TOTAL COMO AUTOR | 31 |
| TOTAL COMO EDITOR | 0 |
| PRIMER AÑO DE PUBLICACIÓN | 2012 |
| AÑO MÁS RECIENTE DE PUBLICACIÓN | 2026 |
| ÍNDICE H | 2 |
Towards a ‘good night out’
This article presents the findings from a feasibility and acceptability study of the Good Night Out bystander intervention training programme, a component of Project Night Justice – a project led by the City of Melbourne – designed to improve safety in the city’s night-time economy (NTE) spaces. Urban NTEs face challenges in ensuring public safety and inclusivity, particularly in NTE spaces where alcohol consumption often correlates with increase…
Experiences of sexual and interpersonal violence among passengers of taxi and rideshare services
This paper reports on pilot data from online surveys among 97 passengers of taxi and rideshare services in Victoria, Australia about their experiences of sexual and interpersonal violence. Survey findings reveal that 58% of the sample had experienced sexual or interpersonal violence in either a taxi or rideshare service; 47% reported that they had at least one harmful experience in a taxi and 30% in a rideshare service. The most common behaviours…
Tracing Structural Stigma in Health Care Towards People With Blood Borne Viruses and Sexually Transmissible Infections
Background Analysis of power is often omitted from research on stigma. This project examined structural stigma and power in health care for people affected by blood-borne viruses and sexually transmissible infections (BBV/STIs) with a focus on societal norms and hidden assumptions that shape health care practice and policy. Method In-depth interviews were conducted in 2023 with 24 key informants with expertise in designing and delivering services…
“The Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Community Is Not Just Minoritised But Ignored”
BACKGROUND: People from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds who are living in high-income countries, are disproportionately impacted by blood-borne viruses and sexually transmissible infections (BBVs/STIs). Despite this, many do not engage with available preventive and treatment services due to a range of patient, provider and systems level barriers that make patient engagement challenging. This study explores ways to make he…
A huge, unwieldy barrier to push through on a daily basis”
Understanding, responding to, and mitigating stigma need recognition as core aspects of AOD professional roles. To support worker retention and wellbeing, we suggest AOD services prioritise the development of strategies for working within a stigmatised context, while continuing to advocate against the injustices that stigma creates for people who use drugs
Stigmatising space-times
Stigma related to blood-borne viruses (BBVs) and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) has been shown to undermine the quality of healthcare. Given the pervasiveness and multiple manifestations of stigma within healthcare settings, recent research has argued that stigma should be addressed 'universally' i.e. for all stigmatising attributes and conditions, across all healthcare services. As part of the development of a universal approach to stigm…
Understanding Hepatitis B Knowledge, Attitudes, and Stigma in the Korean Community in Australia
Health-Related Stigma
Encounters with stigma in healthcare settings are well-documented. In recent years, significant attention has begun to be paid to how we can reduce these stigmas, including through the identification and reformation of structural forces that shape and sustain them. This article analyses 30 interviews conducted with clinical and nonclinical healthcare workers, as part of a larger project that aims to reduce health-related stigma for all. A major t…
People Like Us Would Have No Clue If the Information Is Online
Socio-cultural and behavioural factors are often not adequately considered in designing health promotion programs for culturally and linguistically diverse communities in Australia. Given that people of Vietnamese background are disproportionately impacted by hepatitis B, the aim of this research was to better understand these factors to inform hepatitis B health promotion messages for the Vietnamese community. Twenty participants (four living wi…
Stigma by association among alcohol and other drug and harm reduction workers
Experiences of stigma and subsequent reduced access to health care among women who inject drugs
Differences in stigma reduction related to injection drug use between people expressing conservative, moderate and progressive values following an online intervention
Understanding stigma and attitudes towards hepatitis B among university students in Australia of Chinese and Vietnamese background
This research provides insights that could inform culturally sensitive health promotion programs to address negative attitudes towards hepatitis B among the broader Chinese and Vietnamese communities living in Australia
Factors associated with sharing equipment among people who inject drugs
The impact of sources of stigma on health care avoidance among gay and bisexual men in Australia
Stigma has a negative impact on health and wellbeing for gay and bisexual men (GBM). There is little research which assesses whether stigma from various sources affects access to different health care services. Further, those people who pay more attention to their stigmatised condition may be more likely to avoid health services. This study aimed to assess the association between sources of stigma and health care avoidance amongst a sample of GBM…
What is known about the care and support provided for an ageing population with lived experience of chronic viral hepatitis as they near end‐of‐life
Ageing with a chronic hepatitis B (HBV) or hepatitis C (HCV) infection is an emerging public health priority. For people living with chronic viral hepatitis, their disease progression into old age is both underpinned by their existing blood borne virus and the potential emergence of other infectious and non-infectious conditions. These twinned pathways bring additional challenges to the care and support for people as they near end of life. This s…
Deepfakes and Digitally Altered Imagery Abuse
Deepfake and digitally altered nude and sexual imagery is a serious and harmful emerging form of image-based sexual abuse (IBSA). This article reports on a multi-methods and cross-country study of IBSA across the United Kingdom, New Zealand and Australia, with a specific focus on the creation, distribution and threat to distribute deepfake and digitally altered imagery. Our findings suggest this abuse involves poly-victimization and poly-perpetra…
Targeting cancer prevention and screening interventions to LGBTQ communities
Although some people within LGBTQ communities are at risk of developing some cancers at higher rates than non-LGBTQ people, there is limited evidence of the outcomes of targeted cancer prevention and screening interventions for these communities. This scoping review examined key findings regarding the feasibility, acceptability and efficacy of evaluated intervention studies conducted in high income settings and published in peer reviewed literatu…
Positive effects of community attachment on internalised stigma and wellbeing among people who inject drugs
Online interventions to reduce stigma towards population groups affected by blood borne viruses in Australia
Australian health and medical workers’ concerns around providing care to people living with hepatitis B
There is established literature on health workers' attitudes towards working with people living with stigmatised health conditions and behaviours, such as HIV, hepatitis C and injecting drug use. Less is known about health workers' attitudes and concerns around providing care to people living with hepatitis B virus (HBV), which is concerning as research indicates that negative attitudes may impact on the quality of care provided to these populati…
Rethinking the relationship between sex work, mental health and stigma
HCV knowledge, disclosure practices, and risk perceptions among gay and bisexual men who do and do not engage in group sex while using drugs
Research suggests that hepatitis C virus (HCV) transmission is more likely among gay and bisexual men (GBM) who engage in sexually adventurous practices, including group sex while using drugs. The current study explored drug use, sexual practices, HCV knowledge, HCV disclosure, and beliefs about HCV transmission among GBM (n = 193) reporting group sex after/while using drugs compared to those who did not. Survey findings indicate that men who par…
The role of social support in moderating the relationship between HIV centrality, internalised stigma and psychological distress for people living with HIV
Research has documented the negative impact of stigma on health outcomes for people living with HIV (PLHIV). How central HIV is to the identity of the individual may increase the negative effects of stigma, including greater psychological distress, while having strong social supports may play a buffering role. This study aimed to establish whether internalised stigma mediates the relationship between the centrality of HIV identity and psychologic…
Knowledge, attitudes and practices related to hepatitis C among gay and bisexual men in the era of direct-acting antivirals
Increases in hepatitis C (HCV) infections among gay and bisexual men have recently been reported in a number of countries, with sexual transmission being the primary route of infection. Given that in countries such as Australia most gay and bisexual men living with HIV are already engaged in clinical care - as are an increasing number of HIV-negative men - there is potential for reducing onward HCV transmission through proactive testing and treat…
Rethinking the relationship between sex work, mental health and stigma
Deepfakes and Digitally Altered Imagery Abuse
Deepfake and digitally altered nude and sexual imagery is a serious and harmful emerging form of image-based sexual abuse (IBSA). This article reports on a multi-methods and cross-country study of IBSA across the United Kingdom, New Zealand and Australia, with a specific focus on the creation, distribution and threat to distribute deepfake and digitally altered imagery. Our findings suggest this abuse involves poly-victimization and poly-perpetra…
Understanding Hepatitis B Knowledge, Attitudes, and Stigma in the Korean Community in Australia
Stigma, Anxiety, and Depression Among Gay and Bisexual Men in Mixed-Orientation Marriages
The mental health of gay and bisexual men in mixed-orientation marriages is poorly understood. In this article, the authors explore the development of anxiety and depression among gay and bisexual men in heterosexual marriages. Sixteen men, living in the Australian states of New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria, and Tasmania were interviewed throughout 2016 and 2017. An analysis of interviews identified four main themes, namely, compulsory heter…
The relationship between negative responses to HIV status disclosure and psychosocial outcomes among people living with HIV
This report examines rates of HIV status disclosure and negative responses to disclosure among people living with HIV in Australia. Among 697 people living with HIV, most (>90%) had disclosed their status to friends, sexual partners and health providers. Almost a third had not disclosed to family, and half had not told any work colleagues. Negative responses to disclosure (e.g. blame, rejection) by all groups were associated with increased HIV-re…
Makes you wanna do treatment’
People with hepatitis C virus (HCV) are a marginalised population that may experience discrimination in everyday contexts, including health-care, due to the association of HCV with injecting drug use. Stigma and discrimination are known to have a range of negative effects on people with HCV, including diminished quality of life and avoidance of health-care. The Hepatitis C Community Clinic is an integrated care service established in 2008 in Chri…
The impact of HIV treatment-related stigma on uptake of antiretroviral therapy
HIV-related stigma has been linked to avoidance of health care services and suboptimal adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART). However, less is known about concerns of stigma related specifically to the taking of ART in uptake of treatment. This study examines experiences of HIV treatment-related stigma and assesses if these experiences are associated with ART uptake, independent of general HIV-related stigma. People living with HIV (PLHIV; n …
Methods and predictors of tampering with a tamper-resistant controlled-release oxycodone formulation
Hepatitis C Stigma and Empowerment Through Positive Speaking in Sydney, Australia
Although the adverse impacts of health‐related stigma are well established, there is growing evidence to suggest that some people reject stigma and become empowered through involvement in education and advocacy. C‐een and Heard ( C & H ) is a positive speaking programme in Sydney, Australia, using educational presentations by people living with hepatitis C to increase understanding of the illness among health and community workers. This study exp…
The relationship between negative responses to HIV status disclosure and psychosocial outcomes among people living with HIV
This report examines rates of HIV status disclosure and negative responses to disclosure among people living with HIV in Australia. Among 697 people living with HIV, most (>90%) had disclosed their status to friends, sexual partners and health providers. Almost a third had not disclosed to family, and half had not told any work colleagues. Negative responses to disclosure (e.g. blame, rejection) by all groups were associated with increased HIV-re…
HCV knowledge, disclosure practices, and risk perceptions among gay and bisexual men who do and do not engage in group sex while using drugs
Research suggests that hepatitis C virus (HCV) transmission is more likely among gay and bisexual men (GBM) who engage in sexually adventurous practices, including group sex while using drugs. The current study explored drug use, sexual practices, HCV knowledge, HCV disclosure, and beliefs about HCV transmission among GBM (n = 193) reporting group sex after/while using drugs compared to those who did not. Survey findings indicate that men who par…
The role of social support in moderating the relationship between HIV centrality, internalised stigma and psychological distress for people living with HIV
Research has documented the negative impact of stigma on health outcomes for people living with HIV (PLHIV). How central HIV is to the identity of the individual may increase the negative effects of stigma, including greater psychological distress, while having strong social supports may play a buffering role. This study aimed to establish whether internalised stigma mediates the relationship between the centrality of HIV identity and psychologic…
Knowledge, attitudes and practices related to hepatitis C among gay and bisexual men in the era of direct-acting antivirals
Increases in hepatitis C (HCV) infections among gay and bisexual men have recently been reported in a number of countries, with sexual transmission being the primary route of infection. Given that in countries such as Australia most gay and bisexual men living with HIV are already engaged in clinical care - as are an increasing number of HIV-negative men - there is potential for reducing onward HCV transmission through proactive testing and treat…
Stigma, Anxiety, and Depression Among Gay and Bisexual Men in Mixed-Orientation Marriages
The mental health of gay and bisexual men in mixed-orientation marriages is poorly understood. In this article, the authors explore the development of anxiety and depression among gay and bisexual men in heterosexual marriages. Sixteen men, living in the Australian states of New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria, and Tasmania were interviewed throughout 2016 and 2017. An analysis of interviews identified four main themes, namely, compulsory heter…
Targeting cancer prevention and screening interventions to LGBTQ communities
Although some people within LGBTQ communities are at risk of developing some cancers at higher rates than non-LGBTQ people, there is limited evidence of the outcomes of targeted cancer prevention and screening interventions for these communities. This scoping review examined key findings regarding the feasibility, acceptability and efficacy of evaluated intervention studies conducted in high income settings and published in peer reviewed literatu…
Positive effects of community attachment on internalised stigma and wellbeing among people who inject drugs
Online interventions to reduce stigma towards population groups affected by blood borne viruses in Australia
Australian health and medical workers’ concerns around providing care to people living with hepatitis B
There is established literature on health workers' attitudes towards working with people living with stigmatised health conditions and behaviours, such as HIV, hepatitis C and injecting drug use. Less is known about health workers' attitudes and concerns around providing care to people living with hepatitis B virus (HBV), which is concerning as research indicates that negative attitudes may impact on the quality of care provided to these populati…
Rethinking the relationship between sex work, mental health and stigma
What is known about the care and support provided for an ageing population with lived experience of chronic viral hepatitis as they near end‐of‐life
Ageing with a chronic hepatitis B (HBV) or hepatitis C (HCV) infection is an emerging public health priority. For people living with chronic viral hepatitis, their disease progression into old age is both underpinned by their existing blood borne virus and the potential emergence of other infectious and non-infectious conditions. These twinned pathways bring additional challenges to the care and support for people as they near end of life. This s…
Deepfakes and Digitally Altered Imagery Abuse
Deepfake and digitally altered nude and sexual imagery is a serious and harmful emerging form of image-based sexual abuse (IBSA). This article reports on a multi-methods and cross-country study of IBSA across the United Kingdom, New Zealand and Australia, with a specific focus on the creation, distribution and threat to distribute deepfake and digitally altered imagery. Our findings suggest this abuse involves poly-victimization and poly-perpetra…
Factors associated with sharing equipment among people who inject drugs
The impact of sources of stigma on health care avoidance among gay and bisexual men in Australia
Stigma has a negative impact on health and wellbeing for gay and bisexual men (GBM). There is little research which assesses whether stigma from various sources affects access to different health care services. Further, those people who pay more attention to their stigmatised condition may be more likely to avoid health services. This study aimed to assess the association between sources of stigma and health care avoidance amongst a sample of GBM…
Stigma by association among alcohol and other drug and harm reduction workers
Experiences of stigma and subsequent reduced access to health care among women who inject drugs
Differences in stigma reduction related to injection drug use between people expressing conservative, moderate and progressive values following an online intervention
Understanding stigma and attitudes towards hepatitis B among university students in Australia of Chinese and Vietnamese background
This research provides insights that could inform culturally sensitive health promotion programs to address negative attitudes towards hepatitis B among the broader Chinese and Vietnamese communities living in Australia
“The Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Community Is Not Just Minoritised But Ignored”
BACKGROUND: People from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds who are living in high-income countries, are disproportionately impacted by blood-borne viruses and sexually transmissible infections (BBVs/STIs). Despite this, many do not engage with available preventive and treatment services due to a range of patient, provider and systems level barriers that make patient engagement challenging. This study explores ways to make he…
A huge, unwieldy barrier to push through on a daily basis”
Understanding, responding to, and mitigating stigma need recognition as core aspects of AOD professional roles. To support worker retention and wellbeing, we suggest AOD services prioritise the development of strategies for working within a stigmatised context, while continuing to advocate against the injustices that stigma creates for people who use drugs
Stigmatising space-times
Stigma related to blood-borne viruses (BBVs) and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) has been shown to undermine the quality of healthcare. Given the pervasiveness and multiple manifestations of stigma within healthcare settings, recent research has argued that stigma should be addressed 'universally' i.e. for all stigmatising attributes and conditions, across all healthcare services. As part of the development of a universal approach to stigm…
Medicine (24 obras) · Psychiatry (20 obras) · Psychology (19 obras) · HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions (16 obras) · Family medicine (15 obras) · HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk (13 obras) · Stigma (botany (12 obras) · Nursing (10 obras) · Social Psychology (10 obras) · Health care (9 obras)