Judith A Dean
Dados Biográficos
| ID | 1262272 |
|---|---|
| NOME | Judith A Dean |
| PRENOMES | Judith A |
| SOBRENOME | Dean |
| ASSINATURA | DEAN J A |
| AFILIAÇÕES | The University of Queensland |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-2513-2013 |
| VERIFICADO | Sim |
| TOTAL DE OBRAS | 36 |
| TOTAL DE CITAÇÕES | 2 |
| TOTAL COMO AUTOR | 36 |
| TOTAL COMO EDITOR | 0 |
| PRIMEIRO ANO DE PUBLICAÇÃO | 2012 |
| ANO MAIS RECENTE DE PUBLICAÇÃO | 2026 |
| ÍNDICE H | 1 |
Leveraging social networks to expand HIV self-testing among culturally diverse MSM in Australia
Background: HIV self-testing (HIVST) can help overcome barriers to clinic-based testing among men who have sex with men (MSM). Peer-led distribution through existing social networks may further extend reach and acceptability. Objective: Guided by the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research (CFIR), this study evaluated a social network-based HIVST intervention in Australia, in which "test promoters" distributed HIVST kits to friends and…
Implementing digital self-guided mental health programs for LGBTQA+ people in Australia
Objective Little is known about healthcare providers’ (HCPs) experiences implementing digital self-guided mental health programs within their services for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer, asexual and other sexual, romantic and gender minority identities (LGBTQA+) people. This work aims to understand HCPs’ perceptions of barriers, facilitators and recommendations for implementing digital self-guided mental health programs within LGBTQA+ conte…
A Qualitative Investigation into LGBTQA+ People’s Perceptions Toward Digital, Self-Guided Mental Health Programs
Digital, self-guided mental health programs have been shown to improve the mental health of LGBTQA+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer, asexual, plus other gender, sexual, and romantic minority identities) people. Extant literature demonstrates that tailoring these programs to LGBTQA+ experiences is important, but how to meaningfully achieve this given the heterogeneity of identities within LGBTQA+ communities is a challenge. This research aim…
STI/HIV risk prediction model development—A novel use of public data to forecast STIs/HIV risk for men who have sex with men
A novel automatic framework is proposed for global sexually transmissible infections (STIs) and HIV risk prediction. Four machine learning methods, namely, Gradient Boosting Machine (GBM), Random Forest (RF), XG Boost, and Ensemble learning GBM-RF-XG Boost are applied and evaluated on the Demographic and Health Surveys Program (DHSP), with thirteen features ultimately selected as the most predictive features. Classification and generalization exp…
Young People’s Trust in Digital Sexual Healthcare
Barriers and facilitators to PrEP access, uptake and use in young people living in Queensland
In January 2021, the Australian Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme expanded its eligibility for subsidised access to pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) to people under 18-years. In Australia, there is a limited understanding of how intrapersonal, interpersonal, social and structural factors impact access and use of PrEP among young people. Twenty-five semi-structured interviews were conducted with young people (16-24 years) living in Queensland, Austral…
Understanding aromantic peoples’ experiences of intra-community discrimination within the Queer Community
The objective of this study was to understand aromantic peoples' experiences of intra-community discrimination within the Queer community. Methods included thematic analysis of open-ended data, drawn from a convenience sample of aromantic individuals from a cross-sectional, online, international survey. Thematic analysis led to the identification of three themes. The first elucidated how discrimination against aromantic people within the Queer co…
One person, many changes
Gender-affirming hormone therapy (GAHT) comes with many physical, psychological, and social changes that are often considered in isolation. This research uses a socioecological lens with a sample of 15 Australian transfeminine individuals to investigate the changes experienced during GAHT. Semi-structured interviews were conducted in 2022, with verbatim transcripts analysed using deductive thematic analysis with Bronfenbrenner's Socioecological M…
University students’ access and use of sexual and reproductive health services in Australia
University attendance can lead to changes in sexual behaviour that place people at increased risk of negative sexual and reproductive health (SRH) experiences; however, relatively few studies have explored access to and use of SRH services by university students in Australia. A convenience sample of students (N = 4291) from five universities completed an online survey to examine barriers and facilitators to accessing SRH services. Descriptive sta…
Exploring Aromanticism Through an Online Qualitative Investigation With the Aromantic Community
Objective: To explore what aromanticism is, common misconceptions about this identity, and the experiences people have connecting with an aromantic identity. Methods: = 1642) analyzed with thematic analysis. Results: To identify as aromantic involves a spectrum of experiences with romance commonly tied to experiencing stigma. Connecting with an aromantic identity allows for a greater understanding of the self and a connection to a community. Conc…
Perceptions of nicotine vaping products among Australians living with HIV
People living with HIV (PLHIV) are two to three times more likely to smoke tobacco compared to the general community. Evidence from the general population suggests that nicotine vaping products (NVPs) can be acceptable and effective smoking cessation aids, but there is limited evidence on the extent to which this is the case among PLHIV. This manuscript reports findings from the Tobacco Harm Reduction with Vaporised Nicotine (THRiVe) trial, a mix…
Sexual and reproductive health literacy of culturally and linguistically diverse young people in Australia
Change creates change’ – older female sex workers’ experiences through the early Covid-19 pandemic
COVID-19 and associated policy responses created unique social, economic and health risks for sex workers. Through semi-structured interviews we explored pre- and early COVID-19 experiences and work practices of ten cisgender female sex workers 50 years of age and older in Queensland, Australia, analysing the findings using a risk environment framework. Throughout early 2020, participants navigated a complex risk environment, managing economic ne…
Highs, Lows, and Hormones
Gender Affirming Hormone Therapy (GAHT) is a key therapeutic approach which aims to help trans and gender diverse (or simply "trans") individuals' transition from their sex-presumed-at-birth to their experienced gender identity. Previous reviews have focused on synthesizing quantitative experiences; however, a qualitative lens is important to understand the personal journey of GAHT. This review provides a qualitative meta-synthesis of the experie…
STI and HIV testing
Our study supports greater investment and commitment by universities for the provision of sexual health education that can promote access to testing to improve the health of their students
Determinants of Covid-19 Vaccine Acceptance and Hesitancy
Background: With the spread of COVID-19 around the world, herd immunity through vaccination became a key measure to control the pandemic, but high uptake of vaccine is not guaranteed. Moreover, the actual acceptance of COVID-19 vaccination and associated factors remain uncertain among health care students in Northwest China. Methods: A cross-sectional survey of a sample of 631 health care students was performed using a questionnaire developed thr…
HIV Health literacy beyond the biomedical model
The HIV care continuum represents a linear clinical pathway from testing to viral suppression; however, it does not capture the psychosocial complexities of contemporary HIV care. We developed an innovative and appealing visual learning resource to extend the scope of HIV health literacy beyond biomedical constructs. Based on the lived experiences of recently diagnosed people living with HIV in Queensland, the "Journeys through the HIV Care Conti…
Reasons behind Low Cervical Screening Uptake among South Asian Immigrant Women
Despite advancements in prevention strategies, cervical cancer remains a leading cause of death among underprivileged women. Although Australia has low age-standardized cervical cancer incidence rates compared with other countries, disparities exist in cervical screening uptake among certain population subgroups, especially those from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds. South Asian immigrant women have been reported to have …
Tobacco Harm Reduction with Vaporised Nicotine (THRiVe)
People living with HIV (PLHIV) have high rates of tobacco smoking. Nicotine vaping products (NVPs) may promote tobacco smoking cessation and/or harm reduction. This study aimed to trial the feasibility of NVPs for promoting tobacco smoking cessation among PLHIV. The Tobacco Harm Reduction with Vaporised Nicotine (THRiVe) study was a mixed-methods trial among 29 PLHIV who used tobacco daily. Participants trialled a 12-week intervention of NVPs. Th…
The Relationship Between Adverse Childhood Experiences and Utilization of Different HIV Testing Strategies Among Young Men Who Have Sex with Men in Texas
What do South Asian immigrant women know about HPV, cervical cancer and its early detection
Cervical cancer commonly caused by Human Papillomavirus (HPV) imposes a significant burden in Asia. This study examined the awareness and knowledge of HPV, cervical cancer, and its early detection methods among South Asian immigrant women in Australia to determine factors associated with knowledge deficits. A cross-sectional internet-based survey was completed by a convenience sample of women (n=148), with South-Asian background, residing in Quee…
Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice Survey of Covid-19 Among Healthcare Students During the Covid-19 Outbreak in China
Background: The ongoing coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak has placed the healthcare system and student training under considerable pressure. However, the plights of healthcare students in the COVID-19 period have drawn limited attention in China. Methods: A cross-sectional on-line survey was undertaken between January and March 2020 to explore the COVID-19 knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) survey among Chinese healthcare students. Dem…
Online HIV Self-Testing (HIVST) Dissemination by an Australian Community Peer HIV Organisation
HIV self-testing (HIVST) introduces opportunities for screening in non-conventional settings, and addresses known testing barriers. This study involved the development and evaluation of a free online HIVST dissemination service hosted by a peer-led, community-based organisation with on-site, peer-facilitated HIV testing, and established referral and support programs for people newly diagnosed with HIV to determine whether this model was feasible …
Views and preferences of people living with HIV about smoking, quitting and use of nicotine products
Peer navigators' role in supporting people living with human immunodeficiency virus in Australia
The redefining of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) from an acute disease to a manageable chronic illness has reshaped the focus of care, emphasising clinical outcomes and sidelining the complex social barriers many people living with HIV (PLHIV) still face. This parallels changes in the location of HIV care in Australia, with many PLHIV seeking care from private general practitioners whose ability to address complex social issues is constrained…
Highs, Lows, and Hormones
Gender Affirming Hormone Therapy (GAHT) is a key therapeutic approach which aims to help trans and gender diverse (or simply "trans") individuals' transition from their sex-presumed-at-birth to their experienced gender identity. Previous reviews have focused on synthesizing quantitative experiences; however, a qualitative lens is important to understand the personal journey of GAHT. This review provides a qualitative meta-synthesis of the experie…
Peer navigators' role in supporting people living with human immunodeficiency virus in Australia
The redefining of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) from an acute disease to a manageable chronic illness has reshaped the focus of care, emphasising clinical outcomes and sidelining the complex social barriers many people living with HIV (PLHIV) still face. This parallels changes in the location of HIV care in Australia, with many PLHIV seeking care from private general practitioners whose ability to address complex social issues is constrained…
Hidden yet visible
Research addressing sensitive topics with people from small, minority, ethnic communities can present challenges that are difficult to address using conventional methods. This paper reports on the methodological approach used to explore sexual health knowledge, attitudes and beliefs among the Sudanese community in Queensland, Australia. The multiphase, mixed-method study involved young people 16 to 24 years of age participating in a written surve…
Implications of the on-line market for regulation and uptake of HIV self-testing in Australia
Self-Testing for HIV (HIVST) is widely recognised as a feasible and effective means of increasing rates of testing and detection of HIV, particularly in non-testing and infrequent testing populations. Currently in Australia, the only means of accessing this technology is to purchase unregulated products on-line. A search of available on-line distributers was purposefully performed from the perspective of an English-speaking individual, with no cl…
Tobacco Harm Reduction with Vaporised Nicotine (THRiVe)
Smoking is a leading cause of morbidity and premature mortality among people living with HIV (PLHIV), who have high rates of tobacco smoking. Vaporised nicotine products (VNPs) are growing in popularity as a quit aid and harm reduction tool. However, little is known about their acceptability and use among PLHIV. Using a pragmatic, uncontrolled, mixed methods design this exploratory clinical trial aims to examine the feasibility of conducting a po…
Intergenerational variation in sexual health attitudes and beliefs among Sudanese refugee communities in Australia
The aim of this study was to develop intergenerational understanding of the factors perceived to be influencing the sexual health and wellbeing of young Sudanese refugees in Queensland, Australia. Data from 11 semi-structured, face-to-face interviews exploring sexual health knowledge, attitudes and behaviours with young people aged 16 to 24 years, and five focus groups with adults from the broader Queensland Sudanese community, were compared and …
Factors affecting the decision to initiate antiretroviral therapy in the era of treatment-as-prevention
The emergence of treatment-as-prevention has made early initiation of antiretroviral treatment (ART) a "universal" policy. This review synthesizes qualitative research findings on barriers and facilitators of ART initiation in Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) countries published since 2010. Ten articles describing seven research studies were included in the review. Findings confirmed ART initiation as a complicated pr…
Knowledge and awareness of HIV self-testing among Australian gay and bisexual men
This paper explores the willingness to use and pay for HIV Self-testing (HIVST) among Australian gay and bisexual men (GBM). Bivariate and univariate multinominal logistic regression of data from an online survey was performed. Thirty-one (13%) had never HIV tested and 41.9% (88) were testing sub-optimally by Australian guidelines. Half (58.4%, 136) had never heard of HIVST, however, 56.2% (131) reported willingness to use HIVST, with sub-optimal…
Integrated HIV self-testing (HIVST) service delivery in Queensland for policy and service development
This study aims to pilot and evaluate an integrated model for HIV self-testing (HIVST) service delivery in a peer-led Queensland community setting to increase access to HIVST, particularly for men who have sex with men (MSM) living in regional, remote and rural areas. It seeks to provide evidence that would overcome some of the key objections previously raised to HIVST. Recruitment strategies have been designed to engage hard to reach MSM populat…
Addressing smoking among people living with HIV
People living with HIV (PLHIV) have high rates of tobacco smoking, and smoking is a leading cause of premature mortality and morbidity. It is important to understand HIV healthcare providers' practices and attitudes towards addressing smoking with their patients. An online survey that measured: (i) use of the 5A framework for addressing smoking (Ask, Assess, Advise, Assist, Arrange) and (ii) attitudes and barriers to addressing smoking cessation …
Understanding the Prevalence of Smoking Among People Living with HIV (PLHIV) in Australia and Factors Associated with Smoking and Quitting
Leaving no one behind
BACKGROUND: The third Sustainable Development Goal (SDG - 3) aims to ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages. SDG-3 has a specific target on universal health coverage (UHC), which emphasizes the importance of all people and communities having access to quality health services without risking financial hardship. The objective of this study is to review progress towards UHC using antiretroviral treatment (ART) as a case stud…
Sexual and reproductive health of women living with HIV in Muslim-majority countries
Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice Survey of Covid-19 Among Healthcare Students During the Covid-19 Outbreak in China
Background: The ongoing coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak has placed the healthcare system and student training under considerable pressure. However, the plights of healthcare students in the COVID-19 period have drawn limited attention in China. Methods: A cross-sectional on-line survey was undertaken between January and March 2020 to explore the COVID-19 knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) survey among Chinese healthcare students. Dem…
Online HIV Self-Testing (HIVST) Dissemination by an Australian Community Peer HIV Organisation
HIV self-testing (HIVST) introduces opportunities for screening in non-conventional settings, and addresses known testing barriers. This study involved the development and evaluation of a free online HIVST dissemination service hosted by a peer-led, community-based organisation with on-site, peer-facilitated HIV testing, and established referral and support programs for people newly diagnosed with HIV to determine whether this model was feasible …
Views and preferences of people living with HIV about smoking, quitting and use of nicotine products
Peer navigators' role in supporting people living with human immunodeficiency virus in Australia
The redefining of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) from an acute disease to a manageable chronic illness has reshaped the focus of care, emphasising clinical outcomes and sidelining the complex social barriers many people living with HIV (PLHIV) still face. This parallels changes in the location of HIV care in Australia, with many PLHIV seeking care from private general practitioners whose ability to address complex social issues is constrained…
Determinants of Covid-19 Vaccine Acceptance and Hesitancy
Background: With the spread of COVID-19 around the world, herd immunity through vaccination became a key measure to control the pandemic, but high uptake of vaccine is not guaranteed. Moreover, the actual acceptance of COVID-19 vaccination and associated factors remain uncertain among health care students in Northwest China. Methods: A cross-sectional survey of a sample of 631 health care students was performed using a questionnaire developed thr…
HIV Health literacy beyond the biomedical model
The HIV care continuum represents a linear clinical pathway from testing to viral suppression; however, it does not capture the psychosocial complexities of contemporary HIV care. We developed an innovative and appealing visual learning resource to extend the scope of HIV health literacy beyond biomedical constructs. Based on the lived experiences of recently diagnosed people living with HIV in Queensland, the "Journeys through the HIV Care Conti…
Reasons behind Low Cervical Screening Uptake among South Asian Immigrant Women
Despite advancements in prevention strategies, cervical cancer remains a leading cause of death among underprivileged women. Although Australia has low age-standardized cervical cancer incidence rates compared with other countries, disparities exist in cervical screening uptake among certain population subgroups, especially those from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds. South Asian immigrant women have been reported to have …
Tobacco Harm Reduction with Vaporised Nicotine (THRiVe)
People living with HIV (PLHIV) have high rates of tobacco smoking. Nicotine vaping products (NVPs) may promote tobacco smoking cessation and/or harm reduction. This study aimed to trial the feasibility of NVPs for promoting tobacco smoking cessation among PLHIV. The Tobacco Harm Reduction with Vaporised Nicotine (THRiVe) study was a mixed-methods trial among 29 PLHIV who used tobacco daily. Participants trialled a 12-week intervention of NVPs. Th…
The Relationship Between Adverse Childhood Experiences and Utilization of Different HIV Testing Strategies Among Young Men Who Have Sex with Men in Texas
What do South Asian immigrant women know about HPV, cervical cancer and its early detection
Cervical cancer commonly caused by Human Papillomavirus (HPV) imposes a significant burden in Asia. This study examined the awareness and knowledge of HPV, cervical cancer, and its early detection methods among South Asian immigrant women in Australia to determine factors associated with knowledge deficits. A cross-sectional internet-based survey was completed by a convenience sample of women (n=148), with South-Asian background, residing in Quee…
STI and HIV testing
Our study supports greater investment and commitment by universities for the provision of sexual health education that can promote access to testing to improve the health of their students
Exploring Aromanticism Through an Online Qualitative Investigation With the Aromantic Community
Objective: To explore what aromanticism is, common misconceptions about this identity, and the experiences people have connecting with an aromantic identity. Methods: = 1642) analyzed with thematic analysis. Results: To identify as aromantic involves a spectrum of experiences with romance commonly tied to experiencing stigma. Connecting with an aromantic identity allows for a greater understanding of the self and a connection to a community. Conc…
Perceptions of nicotine vaping products among Australians living with HIV
People living with HIV (PLHIV) are two to three times more likely to smoke tobacco compared to the general community. Evidence from the general population suggests that nicotine vaping products (NVPs) can be acceptable and effective smoking cessation aids, but there is limited evidence on the extent to which this is the case among PLHIV. This manuscript reports findings from the Tobacco Harm Reduction with Vaporised Nicotine (THRiVe) trial, a mix…
Sexual and reproductive health literacy of culturally and linguistically diverse young people in Australia
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