Does using self-completed sexual history questionnaires in HIV-positive men who have sex with men affect clinical outcomes?

This audit compared sexual histories taken by self-completed questionnaires (SQ) versus the 'gold-standard' of 'traditional' face-to-face interviews by health-care professionals (HP). It compared reporting of symptoms and sexual behaviour and looked at outcomes in terms of diagnoses of sexually transmitted infections. SQ were at least equal to HP and might therefore be a valuable tool in streamlining services.

Lack of awareness of HIV post-exposure prophylaxis among HIV-infected and uninfected men attending an inner London clinic.

An audit of HIV-infected and -uninfected men attending two clinics at an inner London treatment centre demonstrated an alarming lack of awareness of post-exposure prophylaxis following sexual exposure (PEPSE). This audit suggests that strategies for increasing awareness of PEPSE among 'at risk' men are urgently needed.