Gay Community Periodic Survey: Melbourne 2012

The Melbourne Gay Community Periodic Survey data results from a cross-sectional survey of gay and homosexually active men recruited through a range of gay community sites in Melbourne. Data were collected on types of sexual relationships and number of partners, anal and oral intercourse, unprotected anal intercourse, testing for HIV and other STIs, HIV serostatus, recreational drug use, and demographic characteristics such as sexual identity and age. Sample Population: 2,053 gay and homosexually-active men from Melbourne. Method of Data Collection: Self-completion. Kind of Data: Survey. Sampling Procedures: Men were recruited through: gay social venues (e.g. bars, gyms), sex-on-premises venues, sexual health clinics and the Midsumma Carnival. Time Dimensions: Repeated cross-sectional study. http://csrh.arts.unsw.edu.au/research/publications/gcps/