Table 2 Overview of TAIPAN research aims, study cohorts involved and outcome indicators
Cohort(s) | Outcome indicators | |
|---|---|---|
Primary aim | ||
Determine the relationship between viraemia and incidence of new HIV infections among gay and bisexual men | Negative Positive | • HIV incidence • Viraemia prevalence |
Secondary aims | ||
1. Assess the association between changes in guidelines and policies and earlier uptake of HIV treatment among gay and bisexual men | Positive | • Incidence of treatment initiation |
2. Identify incidence and predictors of repeat HIV testing among HIV negative gay and bisexual men | Negative | • Incidence of repeat testing (second HIV test within a 12 month period) |
3. Identify incidence and predictors of supressed HIV viral load among HIV positive gay and bisexual men | Positive | • Incidence of viral suppression |