Tom Platteau
Dados Biográficos
| ID | 5220516 |
|---|---|
| NOME | Tom Platteau |
| PRENOMES | Tom |
| SOBRENOME | Platteau |
| ASSINATURA | PLATTEAU T |
| AFILIAÇÕES | Instituut voor Tropische Geneeskunde |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-5906-4530 |
| VERIFICADO | Sim |
| TOTAL DE OBRAS | 16 |
| TOTAL DE CITAÇÕES | 1 |
| TOTAL COMO AUTOR | 16 |
| TOTAL COMO EDITOR | 0 |
| PRIMEIRO ANO DE PUBLICAÇÃO | 2010 |
| ANO MAIS RECENTE DE PUBLICAÇÃO | 2026 |
| ÍNDICE H | 1 |
Determinants of quality of life in people living with HIV and changes over time
With HIV evolving into a chronic disease, attention is shifting to quality of life (QoL) of people living with HIV (PLWH). We analyzed monitoring data on QoL of PLWH followed up at the Antwerp HIV clinic between 2016-2023, using the WHO-QOL-HIV BREF. Using logistic regression, we analyzed associations of QoL after adjusting for covariates. Changes in QoL across repeated measurements were calculated for a standardized period (mean change score per…
Subjective meanings of quality of life and related coping mechanisms
Despite advances in HIV treatment, people living with HIV face intersecting health and social challenges shaping their quality of life (QoL). Little is known about how people living with HIV in Belgium conceptualise their quality QoL, cope with stressors, and experience their HIV care. We conducted 18 purposively sampled in-depth interviews, analysing them inductively using reflexive thematic analysis from an interpretative perspective. Participa…
Polydrug use during chemsex
Chemsex refers to the intentional use of psychoactive substances to enhance, explore, or alter sexual experiences. The use of geolocation apps, and its link with physical, psychological, and social harms for the individual as well as society has been described ‘Polydrug use’—combining multiple substances to amplify or diversify effects—is frequently reported across these groups. This article provides a comprehensive overview of the sexual effects…
Drug behaviors, sexually transmitted infection prevention, and sexual consent during chemsex
Chemsex refers to the intentional use of drugs before or during sex in a specific context, typically involving prolonged sex sessions with multiple partners. Engaging in chemsex is associated with a wide range of health risks and related risk behaviors. We developed a mobile phone application (‘Budd-app’) to support and inform chemsex participants, reduce potential negative impacts associated with chemsex (e.g., physical, psychological and social…
Self-Control as Conceptual Framework to Understand and Support People Who Use Drugs During Sex
Few theory-informed interventions to support people who use drugs during sex have been conceptualized and developed. We conceptualize sexualized drug use, also referred to as chemsex or pharmacosex, as a self-control challenge, and draw on extant theory and research to propose intervention approaches that can be tailored to meet the differing needs of people who engage in sexualized drug use. We draw on a continuum perspective of sexualized drug …
Association of Sexualized Drug Use Patterns with HIV/STI Transmission Risk in an Internet Sample of Men Who Have Sex with Men from Seven European Countries
Cribado del VIH en espacios de ocio en Barcelona y Sitges en hombres que tienen sexo con hombres
Se describe la implementación del trabajo de campo de una prueba piloto cuyo objetivo fue fomentar el diagnóstico precoz de la infección por el virus de la inmunodeficiencia humana (VIH) ofreciendo una prueba de cribado en los locales y zonas de cruising (zonas de contacto sexual al aire libre) frecuentados por hombres que tienen sexo con hombres (HSH) en la ciudad de Barcelona y en Sitges, y consultando el resultado a través de la página web del…
Harm Reduction Practices and Needs in a Belgian Chemsex Context
Chemsex is a growing public health concern, with little evidence-based care and support available. The aim of this study is to understand current risk reduction practices, and the information and care needs of gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men (GBMSM) who engage in chemsex. Between January and March 2020, semi structured in-depth interviews with drug-using GBMSM ( n = 20) were conducted. Data were analyzed thematically. The repor…
Digital chemsex support and care
Chemsex among gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men (GBMSM) has received increasing attention as a public health concern in recent years. Chemsex can affect a variety of aspects of the lives of GBMSM and contribute to physical, social and emotional health burden. Starting from a continuum perspective of chemsex, rather than a binary view of problematic vs. non-problematic use, we argue that men engaging in chemsex at different points …
Development of a theory-guided pan-European computer-assisted safer sex intervention
HIV is a growing public health problem in Europe, with men-having-sex-with-men and migrants from endemic regions as the most affected key populations. More evidence on effective behavioral interventions to reduce sexual risk is needed. This article describes the systematic development of a theory-guided computer-assisted safer sex intervention, aiming at supporting people living with HIV in sexual risk reduction. We applied the Intervention Mappi…
Sexual inactivity among men who have sex with men living with hiv in europe
Objectives: Most people living with HIV stay sexually active, but some remain inactive. This study investigated prevalence and correlates of sexual inactivity among European HIV-positive men who have sex with men (MSM). Methods: An anonymous sexual health questionnaire was distributed in 17 HIV outpatient clinics throughout Europe. Ninety-seven (11.6%) of 838 respondents reported absence of sexual activity. Results: Multivariable regression analy…
The use of erection enhancing medication and party drugs among men living with HIV in Europe
Studies have shown more erectile dysfunction (ED) in men living with HIV (MLHIV), relative to age matched HIV-negative men. Erection enhancing medication (EEM) is more frequently used by HIV-positive men than in the general male population. Increased sexually transmitted infection has been described in HIV-positive men with ED using EEM. This study investigated the use of EEM and party drugs (methyleendioxymethamfetamine (XTC), gammahydroxybutyra…
HIV-related stigma within communities of gay men
While stigma associated with HIV infection is well recognised, there is limited information on the impact of HIV-related stigma between men who have sex with men and within communities of gay men. The consequences of HIV-related stigma can be personal and community-wide, including impacts on mood and emotional well-being, prevention, testing behaviour, and mental and general health. This review of the literature reports a growing division between…
Sexual Satisfaction Among Men Living with HIV in Europe
Sexual Protection Behavior in HIV-Positive Gay Men
Mirror, mirror on the wall
Sexual and reproductive health (SRH) and rights are important components of quality of life. This cross-sectional study describes HIV-positive women's SRH aspirations and needs and the predictive value of selected SRH factors on condom use with steady sexual partners. Data were collected in a European multi-centre study in 17 HIV centres in 14 European countries by a standardised anonymous self-administered questionnaire. Descriptive statistics a…
Mirror, mirror on the wall
Sexual and reproductive health (SRH) and rights are important components of quality of life. This cross-sectional study describes HIV-positive women's SRH aspirations and needs and the predictive value of selected SRH factors on condom use with steady sexual partners. Data were collected in a European multi-centre study in 17 HIV centres in 14 European countries by a standardised anonymous self-administered questionnaire. Descriptive statistics a…
Sexual Satisfaction Among Men Living with HIV in Europe
Sexual Protection Behavior in HIV-Positive Gay Men
HIV-related stigma within communities of gay men
While stigma associated with HIV infection is well recognised, there is limited information on the impact of HIV-related stigma between men who have sex with men and within communities of gay men. The consequences of HIV-related stigma can be personal and community-wide, including impacts on mood and emotional well-being, prevention, testing behaviour, and mental and general health. This review of the literature reports a growing division between…
The use of erection enhancing medication and party drugs among men living with HIV in Europe
Studies have shown more erectile dysfunction (ED) in men living with HIV (MLHIV), relative to age matched HIV-negative men. Erection enhancing medication (EEM) is more frequently used by HIV-positive men than in the general male population. Increased sexually transmitted infection has been described in HIV-positive men with ED using EEM. This study investigated the use of EEM and party drugs (methyleendioxymethamfetamine (XTC), gammahydroxybutyra…
Sexual inactivity among men who have sex with men living with hiv in europe
Objectives: Most people living with HIV stay sexually active, but some remain inactive. This study investigated prevalence and correlates of sexual inactivity among European HIV-positive men who have sex with men (MSM). Methods: An anonymous sexual health questionnaire was distributed in 17 HIV outpatient clinics throughout Europe. Ninety-seven (11.6%) of 838 respondents reported absence of sexual activity. Results: Multivariable regression analy…
Development of a theory-guided pan-European computer-assisted safer sex intervention
HIV is a growing public health problem in Europe, with men-having-sex-with-men and migrants from endemic regions as the most affected key populations. More evidence on effective behavioral interventions to reduce sexual risk is needed. This article describes the systematic development of a theory-guided computer-assisted safer sex intervention, aiming at supporting people living with HIV in sexual risk reduction. We applied the Intervention Mappi…
Cribado del VIH en espacios de ocio en Barcelona y Sitges en hombres que tienen sexo con hombres
Se describe la implementación del trabajo de campo de una prueba piloto cuyo objetivo fue fomentar el diagnóstico precoz de la infección por el virus de la inmunodeficiencia humana (VIH) ofreciendo una prueba de cribado en los locales y zonas de cruising (zonas de contacto sexual al aire libre) frecuentados por hombres que tienen sexo con hombres (HSH) en la ciudad de Barcelona y en Sitges, y consultando el resultado a través de la página web del…
Harm Reduction Practices and Needs in a Belgian Chemsex Context
Chemsex is a growing public health concern, with little evidence-based care and support available. The aim of this study is to understand current risk reduction practices, and the information and care needs of gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men (GBMSM) who engage in chemsex. Between January and March 2020, semi structured in-depth interviews with drug-using GBMSM ( n = 20) were conducted. Data were analyzed thematically. The repor…
Digital chemsex support and care
Chemsex among gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men (GBMSM) has received increasing attention as a public health concern in recent years. Chemsex can affect a variety of aspects of the lives of GBMSM and contribute to physical, social and emotional health burden. Starting from a continuum perspective of chemsex, rather than a binary view of problematic vs. non-problematic use, we argue that men engaging in chemsex at different points …
Association of Sexualized Drug Use Patterns with HIV/STI Transmission Risk in an Internet Sample of Men Who Have Sex with Men from Seven European Countries
Self-Control as Conceptual Framework to Understand and Support People Who Use Drugs During Sex
Few theory-informed interventions to support people who use drugs during sex have been conceptualized and developed. We conceptualize sexualized drug use, also referred to as chemsex or pharmacosex, as a self-control challenge, and draw on extant theory and research to propose intervention approaches that can be tailored to meet the differing needs of people who engage in sexualized drug use. We draw on a continuum perspective of sexualized drug …
Drug behaviors, sexually transmitted infection prevention, and sexual consent during chemsex
Chemsex refers to the intentional use of drugs before or during sex in a specific context, typically involving prolonged sex sessions with multiple partners. Engaging in chemsex is associated with a wide range of health risks and related risk behaviors. We developed a mobile phone application (‘Budd-app’) to support and inform chemsex participants, reduce potential negative impacts associated with chemsex (e.g., physical, psychological and social…
Polydrug use during chemsex
Chemsex refers to the intentional use of psychoactive substances to enhance, explore, or alter sexual experiences. The use of geolocation apps, and its link with physical, psychological, and social harms for the individual as well as society has been described ‘Polydrug use’—combining multiple substances to amplify or diversify effects—is frequently reported across these groups. This article provides a comprehensive overview of the sexual effects…
Determinants of quality of life in people living with HIV and changes over time
With HIV evolving into a chronic disease, attention is shifting to quality of life (QoL) of people living with HIV (PLWH). We analyzed monitoring data on QoL of PLWH followed up at the Antwerp HIV clinic between 2016-2023, using the WHO-QOL-HIV BREF. Using logistic regression, we analyzed associations of QoL after adjusting for covariates. Changes in QoL across repeated measurements were calculated for a standardized period (mean change score per…
Subjective meanings of quality of life and related coping mechanisms
Despite advances in HIV treatment, people living with HIV face intersecting health and social challenges shaping their quality of life (QoL). Little is known about how people living with HIV in Belgium conceptualise their quality QoL, cope with stressors, and experience their HIV care. We conducted 18 purposively sampled in-depth interviews, analysing them inductively using reflexive thematic analysis from an interpretative perspective. Participa…
HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions (14 obras) · Medicine (14 obras) · Family medicine (9 obras) · Psychology (9 obras) · Men who have sex with men (8 obras) · HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk (7 obras) · Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health (6 obras) · Clinical Psychology (5 obras) · Demography (5 obras) · LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy (5 obras)