Jason J. Ong

Trends of sexually transmitted infections among pregnant women in Melbourne, Australia, 2012–2025: a rise in burden of syphilis

Amirpasha Rafizadeh, Damindu Kariyawasan Jalaththanthree, S.E. Bond, Ei T. Aung et autres

BACKGROUND: Sexually transmitted infections in pregnancy threaten both mother and baby, so early detection matters. This study aimed to describe the epidemiology and temporal trends of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) among pregnant women attending a large public sexual health clinic in Melbourne, …

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Trends in gonorrhoea testing and incidence among gay and bisexual men in Australia during PrEP implementation: an analysis of surveillance data (2012–2023)

Hein Htet Aung, Anna Lee Wilkinson, Rebecca Guy, Jason Asselin et autres

Objectives Gonorrhoea incidence is increasing globally, with gay and bisexual men (GBM) over-represented in notifications. Changes in behaviour, sexual networks and screening practices associated with HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) uptake and treatment-as-prevention may influence gonorrhoea transmission. We describe trends in gonorrhoea testing …

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HPV vaccination services and incentives preferences of Chinese daughters’ caregivers: a discrete choice experiment

Han Fang, Yifan Li, Sirui Yang, Meiling Li et autres

Abstract Objective To investigate Chinese caregivers’ preferences for human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine attributes, vaccination service delivery models, and incentive strategies for adolescent girls. Methods In this cross-sectional study, two discrete choice experiments (DCEs) were conducted to examine the preferences of caregivers of …

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Long-acting HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis adherence and discontinuation: a global systematic review and meta-analysis

Xueying Feng, Xinsheng Wu, Thomas Fitzpatrick, Jason J. Ong et autres

Background: Long-acting HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) may overcome adherence and discontinuation challenges facing oral PrEP, which remain unsystematically reviewed. This study aimed to synthesize the evidence on long-acting PrEP adherence and discontinuation. Methods: We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of studies …

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People living with HIV and proportion diagnosed in Aotearoa New Zealand: first published national estimates from two modelling approaches

Julia Scott, Andrew Anglemyer, Susan McAllister, Jason J. Ong et autres

Abstract Background Aotearoa New Zealand (NZ) is a country of low HIV incidence and prevalence where men who have sex with men (MSM) are most affected, and indigenous Māori inequitably affected by late diagnosis. NZ aims for 95% of people living with …

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ARMED: an Australian cohort retrospective observational study to understand motivations for switching and clinical outcomes of individuals switching to dolutegravir/lamivudine

Daniela Eassey, Jason J. Ong, Ken Koh, David Nolan et autres

BACKGROUND: Although clinical trials and real-world studies demonstrate the efficacy and tolerability of dolutegravir and lamivudine (DTG + 3TC), Australian real-world evidence remains limited despite differences in access to health care and prescribing context. Here, we present the motivations for switching to …

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Clearance of Treponema pallidum from oral and anal sites after treatment of secondary syphilis: results from a multi-centre, prospective, cross-sectional study

Janet M Towns, Janath A. Fernando, Rebecca Wigan, Marcelina Krysiak et autres

Background Syphilis is increasing worldwide, and secondary syphilis may represent its most infectious stage. Scarce data exist on Treponema pallidum clearance after treatment. We aimed to determine the frequency and load of T. pallidum mucosal shedding, and time to clearance following treatment …

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Just how far off target are we? Measuring unmet pre-exposure prophylaxis need among men who have sex with men and transgender women in Asia-Pacific

Kimberly E. Green, Benjamin R. Bavinton, Nittaya Phanuphak, Heather-Marie Ann Schmidt et autres

BACKGROUND: Oral HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) uptake in the Asia-Pacific region is sub-optimal with only 2% of the 2025 goal of PrEP use achieved in 2023. There is no agreed-on measure of unmet PrEP need, and no assessment of unmet need across …

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Large language models as versatile predictive engines for notifiable infectious diseases

Xinsheng Wu, Jinyuan Wu, Zhongwen Wang, Xinyue Feng et autres

Accurate forecasting of infectious disease cases and deaths is crucial for public health decision-making. Traditional statistical and machine learning approaches may be challenged by complex temporal patterns and heterogeneous surveillance data. We evaluated large language models (LLMs) for infectious disease forecasting. We …

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Psychosocial Predictors of Depressive Symptoms Among Adolescents and Young Adults in Nigeria: The Role of Resilience, Social Support, and Sensation-Seeking Traits. (Preprint)

Temitope Ojo, Ebenezer Adeoti, Caven N. Ngoe, Titilola Gbaja-Biamila et autres

BACKGROUND Depression is a significant public health issue among adolescents and young adults (AYAs) in Nigeria. The limited healthcare resources shift the burden of mental health disorders to family members and close friends. Resilience, social support, and sensation-seeking traits have been reported …

Factors influencing implementation decisions in health care: A discrete choice experiment of intervention adoption

Thao Thai, Jason J. Ong, Amy Grove, Helen Skouteris et autres

BACKGROUND: To overcome barriers to the implementation of effective interventions, it is important to understand the factors which may influence stakeholders' implementation decisions. We aimed to identify these factors and quantify their relative importance in the decision-making process. Stakeholders included those wishing …

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Priorities to eliminate congenital syphilis in Australia: findings from a national roundtable

Alexandra Lipa, Jessica Michaels, James Ward, Judith A. Dean et autres

Congenital syphilis remains a significant public health threat in Australia, warranting national efforts to reduce syphilis incidence overall, focusing on women of reproductive age. To identify priority actions to eliminate congenital syphilis, ASHM convened a national multidisciplinary roundtable with attendance from organisations, …

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