Research
Research that we are supporting
Queensland Positive People is frequently called upon to be involved in local, state, national, and international research. Some of the projects and studies are short term, others may span many years. Often our research partners may call upon our community to take a more active role in this research, from completing surveys, doing interviews, participating in workshops, through to being involved in drug trials.
Queensland has been, and remains a world leader in HIV care and support because of the passionate involvement and open sharing of all who have been involved in research in the past. It is on those shoulders we stand today.
Below is a list of the some of the current, and past studies that QPP supports, some of which you can get involved in. We’d encourage you to read our page on Participating in Trials for a little more information about if and when you should take an active role in research.
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LeNS – Legal Needs Study
People living with HIV and hepatitis B can experience a range of everyday issues and problems. This includes small, day-to-day issues or it may involve larger challenges. The Health+Law Research Partnership, based at UNSW in Sydney, is currently inviting people living with HIV and/or hepatitis B to participate in the Legal Needs Study (LeNS) survey. The survey takes roughly 20 minutes to complete AND all participants can enter a draw to win a $250 gift voucher for their time and contribution. Responses to the survey are completely anonymous, and no identifying information is collected. To be eligible to participate, you…
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Help UQ & UniSQ researchers to develop a mobile app to reduce barriers to STI testing
On behalf of the research team we invite you to participate as a key community stakeholder in a project being developed between researchers at University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ) and The University of (UQ). The project is funded by the Australian Government Department of Health and has been approved by the UniSQ Human Research Ethics Committee (No. HREC21REA253). As you are aware, sexually transmittable infections (STIs) are a worldwide public health issue with a high burden of disease. Compared to the general population, gay men and other men who have sex with men (MSM) are considered a priority population because…
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Solid Organ Transplant Survey
PhD SURVEY on HIV and Organ Transplantation Researchers at Monash University and The Alfred would like to know your understanding and beliefs about organ transplantation for people living with HIV and without HIV. They would appreciate you completing this anonymous survey, which should take around 10-15 minutes. The results of this study will be used to develop education and influence policy, to improve health outcomes for people living with HIV. You can participate if: AND OR This study was approved by the Human Research Ethics Committee at Alfred Health: Project No. 680/23
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HIV peer navigator/nurse partnerships research project
QPP an QUT researchers invite you to participate in an important research project about collaboration between HIV peer workers and nurses who provide care for people who are living and ageing with HIV. In future we hope to co-design a model for practice that helps peer workers and nurses combine their strengths to optimise care, reduce stigma and help clients better navigate health and aged care services. We are seeking HIV peer workers (e.g., peer navigators), nurses, caseworkers or other clinicians who provide care for older people living with HIV. We are also seeking people living with HIV aged 45+…
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iPrEPyouQ Study
The purpose of the iPrEPyouQ study is to help us understand what stops young people accessing HIV prevention services and what we can do to improve access. In particular we are really keen to know what young people think about HIV Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and how health care providers can improve PrEP access for young people. So if you are aged between 16- 24 years we need your help! The iPrEPyouQ study has three parts: You can take part in our survey if you are: You can go into the draw to win 1 of 16 $50 vouchers. You can take part in our…
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Nexus Research Project
Over 18 years old? Travelled to South East Asia in the past 5 years? You can help! Curtin University researchers are looking for Australian-born men who have travelled, lived, and worked in South East Asia, to explore their knowledge, attitudes and behaviours related to sexual health. You can help us by completing this survey, which will take about 30 minutes of your time, click here to begin. This research will help us gain a better understanding of how to develop strategies to improve health outcomes and reduce health risks, particularly related to sexually transmissible infections and blood-borne viruses. Human Ethics…
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Newly positive: Experiences of HIV diagnosis in the contemporary era
Have you been diagnosed with HIV in the past 12 months? Researchers at Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health and Society (ARCSHS) are seeking participants for a new study on current experiences of HIV diagnosis and living with HIV. Your personal story will help us understand the experience of being diagnosed with HIV today, and help influence the design of HIV care and support services. If you agree to take part in the study, they will arrange a time to do an in-depth interview. The interview will take 60–90 minutes. Interviews will be conducted via telephone or web-based video conferencing…
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Building a Better Picture of LGBT Sistergirl and Brotherboy Ageing and Caring in Queensland
The “Building a Better Picture of LGBT Sistergirl and Brotherboy Ageing and Caring in Queensland” report has now been published and can be viewed here Thank you to all the researchers, contributors, and especially the survey participants for your time, openness, and valuable insights. QPP was proud to support this project together with the University of Southern Queensland, Queensland Council for LGBTI Health, Torrens University and the LGBTI Community Ageing Network
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HAND Research
QPP & USQ HAND Research Queensland Positive People in association with University of Southern Queensland is conducting research into HIV Associated Neurocognitive Disorder (HAND). We are gathering Queensland community perspectives from people diagnosed with HAND, people living long-term with HIV (diagnosed before 1996) and people who have significant concerns about HAND or people who have been screened for HAND. All participants must be living in Queensland, over 18 years of age, and diagnosed with HIV. HAND Focus Groups We are conducting two focus groups for people living long-term with HIV (diagnosed before 1996) and people who have significant concerns about…
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