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Sigma Research is a social research group specialising in the behavioural and policy aspects of HIV and sexual health. It also undertakes research and development work on aspects of lesbian, gay and bisexual health and well-being.

Criminalisation article

We have just published a paper in Reproductive Health Matters on gay men's views on criminal prosecutions for HIV transmission. Data was collected as part of Relative Safety II. The paper shows that considerable confusion about the law is very common. Although criminalisation has prompted some men to take steps to reduce their chances of being involved in HIV transmission, others changed their behaviour in ways likely to have adverse effects, or reported no change.
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Bass Line 2008-09 report
Just released, our report for Bass Line 2008-09, a survey about sexual health and HIV which 2580 African people in England took part in.

Bass Line local area data reports

Knowledge, Will & Power Handbook
The Handbook describes HIV prevention interventions targeting Africans in England, and considers planning issues and outcomes related to each type.

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Gay Men's Sex Survey 2007 report
Find here our final report for GMSS 2007 which reports on sexual risk behaviour, HIV prevention needs and intervention uptake amog 6205 men.

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GMSS feedback to participants
A new GMSS feedback report, published in Boyz and outnorthwest, which covers findings about HIV testing and use of clinical sexual health services.

All community feedback reports

Framework for living with HIV
A collaborative framework to ensure people with HIV in England have the maximum level of health, well-being, quality of life and social integration.

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What do you need? 2007-08
Our UK-wide needs assessment of 1,777 people with diagnosed HIV and living in the UK. The project was undertaken with 110 collaborating agencies.

Local area data reports