BackgroundThis article identifies the roles that gay men with depression ascribe to their chosen general practitioner and considers how they might influence the dynamics of clinical interactions between gay men and their doctors.MethodsForty gay identified men with depression (recruited from high HIV caseload general practices in New South Wales and South Australia) took part in semistructured interviews that were analysed using the principles of thematic analysis. Seventeen men (aged 20–73 years) were HIV positive. ResultsFive distinct roles were identified: GP as trusted confidant, gentle guide, providerof services, effective conduit, and community peer. DiscussionGay men who have ongoing contact with their GP may expect them to intuitive...
Introduction. Sexual expression affects physical, mental and social well-being. There is a lack of u...
General practitioners (GPs) identify that depression can be difficult to diagnose in populations wit...
The present research, consisting of two studies, was designed to examine the primary health care exp...
In contrast to the broad literature on depression in the general population, little is known about t...
Background -In contrast to the broad literature on depression in the general population, little is k...
The data for this article are from a primary health care project on HIV and depression, in which the...
In contrast to the broad literature on depression in the general population, little is known about t...
The Primary Health Care Project on HIV and Depression is a study that was conducted over three years...
The definitive version may be found at www.wiley.comObjectivesSocial factors associated with Major D...
High rates of both illicit drug use and depression are consistently reported among gay men. However,...
This paper compares rates of current depression among men attending high-HIV-caseload general practi...
This study explores the role of alcohol and drug use on the diagnosis and management of depression a...
High rates of both illicit drug use and depression are consistently reported among gay men. However,...
Gay men are a subgroup vulnerable to depression and suicidality. The prevalence of depression among ...
Our aim was to clarify the role of alcohol and other drug (AOD) use in major depression among gay me...
Introduction. Sexual expression affects physical, mental and social well-being. There is a lack of u...
General practitioners (GPs) identify that depression can be difficult to diagnose in populations wit...
The present research, consisting of two studies, was designed to examine the primary health care exp...
In contrast to the broad literature on depression in the general population, little is known about t...
Background -In contrast to the broad literature on depression in the general population, little is k...
The data for this article are from a primary health care project on HIV and depression, in which the...
In contrast to the broad literature on depression in the general population, little is known about t...
The Primary Health Care Project on HIV and Depression is a study that was conducted over three years...
The definitive version may be found at www.wiley.comObjectivesSocial factors associated with Major D...
High rates of both illicit drug use and depression are consistently reported among gay men. However,...
This paper compares rates of current depression among men attending high-HIV-caseload general practi...
This study explores the role of alcohol and drug use on the diagnosis and management of depression a...
High rates of both illicit drug use and depression are consistently reported among gay men. However,...
Gay men are a subgroup vulnerable to depression and suicidality. The prevalence of depression among ...
Our aim was to clarify the role of alcohol and other drug (AOD) use in major depression among gay me...
Introduction. Sexual expression affects physical, mental and social well-being. There is a lack of u...
General practitioners (GPs) identify that depression can be difficult to diagnose in populations wit...
The present research, consisting of two studies, was designed to examine the primary health care exp...