Factsheets

We are currently updating our ‘Fact sheet’ series. Please note these are available online only. The content of our resources was checked for accuracy and all references to programs and contacts were accurate at the time of publication. We encourage readers to make every effort to ensure any information found on our website is up to date and relevant for their needs.


	Balancing act: HIV and cancer 13 Oct 2011 As the HIV population ages there is an increasing risk of other health conditions like cancer, so regular monitoring is even more important. Knowing a lot about HIV doesn’t necessarily mean we know everything there is to know about our health. This fact sheet is based on personal experiences and clinical expertise.
	Living with HIV and hepatitis C 21 Nov 2011 We know a lot about HIV, but some of us may not know as much about hep C. An estimated 13% of people with HIV in Australia also have hep C. Some people could underestimate the impact of hep C because they still see HIV as being more serious. This fact sheet is based on personal experiences and clinical expertise. It shares some strategies on living with HIV and hep C, and enhancing quality of life.
	Just a part of life: disclosing to your child 1 Dec 2011 This fact sheet looks at why and how you might disclose your HIV status to your child. It also shares some of the views and experiences of parents who have not yet disclosed. Every family’s situation is different, with different considerations and circumstances to weigh up.
	Dealing with diarrhoea 5 Dec 2011 Many people with HIV have experienced diarrhoea and this can have a significant impact on their quality of life. Diarrhoea can be caused by HIV itself, by viral, bacterial, or parasitic infections, by medicines or by contamination of food because of poor food hygiene. Stress and emotional problems are other causes. This fact sheet looks at ways some HIV positive people deal with diarrhoea.
	Rules of the heart: relationship agreements between gay men 11 Sep 2006 Most gay men have been in a relationship. And about two-thirds are in a relationship at any time. Although relationships can vary greatly, one thing they have in common is that they all contain agreements of some kind.
	10 reasons to test for STIs 11 Sep 2006 STIs (sexually transmitted infections) are an important health issue for people with HIV. This fact sheet has been developed from a series of interviews and discussions with HIV positive and negative gay men on their experiences of testing for STIs. It looks at why it is particularly important for gay men with HIV to test for STIs.
	The dynamics of disclosure 11 Sep 2005 Disclosure is a big issue for people with HIV. This fact sheet has come out of a larger project looking at newly diagnosed HIV positive gay men and peer networks. For most people with HIV, telling people about our serostatus (who, when, how and why to tell) can be one of the biggest issues we face. And this can be even more the case for those who have been recently diagnosed HIV positive.
	HIV and your mouth 5 Dec 2011 Taking care of your mouth and teeth is a very important, yet often overlooked, part of maintaining general health. Oral health refers to the condition of your teeth, gums, mouth and throat. Their condition can significantly affect your physical and emotional wellbeing, including comfort, appearance, self-esteem, interpersonal relationships, diet and speech, and further imapact upon other health conditions.
	A night with tina: meth & HIV 10 Sep 2004 We know that drug use among people with HIV in Australia, particularly gay men, is relatively high. In the HIV Futures 3 survey more than a quarter of respondents had used ecstasy in the previous twelve months, around one in six had used speed, and more than half had used marijuana. Of respondents 6.9 per cent said they had had a bad experience from mixing anti-retroviral and recreational drugs, and 21.6 per cent said they had missed one or more doses of their antiretrovirals as a consequence of using recreational drugs.
	Clinical trials 10 Sep 2004 This fact sheet provides you with information and some questions to ask if you are considering participating in a clinical trial.