Auckland Homosexuals In Study On A.I.D.S. (Press, 22 July 1987)

A significant study focusing on homosexual men is set to commence in Auckland next week, aiming to provide critical insights in the battle against A.I.D.S. Over 200 men who engage in sexual relations with other men have been invited to participate, marking what is believed to be the first study of its kind globally. The research will be led by Simon Rosser, a New Zealand native currently serving as a scientific officer with the South Australian A.I.D.S. Programme. This initiative is a collaborative effort between the programme and the New Zealand A.I.D.S. Foundation. Mr. Rosser will spend three months in Auckland to gather all necessary information before returning to Australia for analysis. He indicated that the data collected would be vital in assessing the impact of counselling on sexual behaviour among participants. He stressed the importance of behavioural research in addressing the A.I.D.S. epidemic, stating, "Behavioural research does hold the key to halting this epidemic." Participants in the study will be asked to provide detailed information regarding their sexual partners, practices, and histories, as well as their attitudes toward these factors. Mr. Rosser emphasised that with no current cure, effective treatment, or vaccine for A.I.D.S., the focus must shift to helping individuals alter behaviours that contribute to the transmission of the virus. This study represents an essential step in understanding and potentially mitigating the spread of A.I.D.S. within the homosexual community.

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