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Improving sexually transmitted infection prevention through better modelling, data integration and community informed research

STIs remain a major public health challenge in the UK, with shifting patterns of infection and emerging concerns such as mpox. To help plan better responses, researchers worked with public health experts, modellers and community groups to improve methods to understand STI transmission dynamics. Their recommendations will support better-targeted prevention, greater inclusion of underserved populations, and stronger epidemic preparedness.

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Informing the NHS England LGBT+ Health Evidence Review to address inequalities in healthcare access and experience

Researchers from the NIHR HPRU for Blood Borne and Sexually Transmitted Infections contributed four studies to the NHS England LGBT+ Health Evidence Review, highlighting barriers to care and unmet needs. The evidence supports more inclusive NHS policy and service design, improving access, equity and health outcomes for LGBT+ communities.

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Informing the national rollout of the gonorrhoea vaccination programme in the United Kingdom

The BEACON study explored introducing the 4CMenB vaccine to prevent gonorrhoea among GBMSM. The findings informed the 2025 national vaccination programme rollout and are expected to increase uptake, reduce transmission and support antimicrobial resistance prevention.

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Improving access to inclusive sexual health services for trans and gender diverse people in the United Kingdom

This study identified practical ways to make sexual health services more inclusive for trans and gender-diverse people. The findings informed a workbook for sexual health clinics, supporting more equitable access to prevention, testing and treatment, reducing health inequalities and improving sexual health outcomes.

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Theme D: Future pandemics and outbreaks
Theme C: Delivering efficient, sustainable and equitable services
Theme B: Impact of novel strategies
Theme A: Understanding uptake and outcomes of interventions
RiiSH
2020 - 2025: Understanding risk and risk reduction for STIs and BBVs
2020 - 2025: Reducing the burden of undiagnosed STIs and BBVs
2020 - 2025: Improving the care and management of people with STIs and BBVs
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MGen
HTLV
syphilis
Human papillomavirus (HPV)
Chlamydia
COVID-19
HIV
Hepatitis C
Hepatitis B
Blood borne viruses
Mpox
Gonorrhoea
Enteric infections
Sexually transmitted infections
General
People with comorbidities
Women
LGBTQ
People with HIV
PrEP users
Pregnant individuals
Migrants
People with experience of incarceration
People who inject drugs
People experiencing homelessness
People living in coastal communities
Heterosexual
General
Ethnic minority groups
Young people
GBMSM

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