Table 1 Sampling framework, eligibility criteria and interview schedule topics

Sampling framework

Gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men (gbMSM)

 Recently arrived in Australia (less than five years ago) from an Asian country, defined as:

Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brunei, Cambodia, China, East Timor, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, North Korea, South Korea, Laos, Macau, Malaysia, Maldives, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand or Vietnam

Clients of Melbourne Sexual Health Centre

HIV negative

Range of ages

Revised during data collection to include:

 More men from countries outside of China

Eligibility Criteria

 Male

 Aged 18 years or older

 Good understanding of English

Interview schedule topics

 Experience of being gbMSM in country of origin^a

 Experience of being gbMSM in Australia*

 HIV and STI knowledge

 Preferred HIV prevention strategies

Revised during data collection to include additional questions

 How HIV is viewed in participant’s country of origin*

 Changes in sexual behaviour or prevention strategy since coming to Australia

 Participant’s perceptions of HIV risk