2009

Saxton P. Links between epidemiological and behavioural surveillance. Paper presented at: 20 Year Anniversary Colloquium of the AIDS Epidemiology Group, 2009 Nov 11, Dunedin.

Hughes A. The strategic role of surveillance research in HIV prevention for MSM in New Zealand. Paper presented at: 20 Year Anniversary Colloquium of the AIDS Epidemiology Group, 2009 Nov 11, Dunedin.

Hughes A. Anal sex: Why is it high risk for HIV transmission in MSM? Paper presented at: 31st Annual New Zealand Sexual Health Society Conference, 2009 Oct 15-17, Paihia.

Saxton P, Dickson N, Sharples K, Hughes A. How often do gay and bisexual men in New Zealand use condoms for anal sex with casual partners, and has this changed over time? Paper presented at: 31st Annual New Zealand Sexual Health Society Conference, 2009 Oct 15-17, Paihia.

Saxton P, Dickson N, Sharples K, Hughes A. HIV testing among gay and bisexual men in New Zealand: Disparities and trends. Paper presented at: 31st Annual New Zealand Sexual Health Society Conference, 2009 Oct 15-17, Paihia.

Hughes A. Blood donation issues for MSM in New Zealand. Paper presented at: Gay Community Forum, 2009 Sep 30, Wellington.

Saxton P, Dickson N, Sharples K, Hughes A. The straw that broke the camel’s back? HIV epidemiological and behavioural surveillance among MSM in New Zealand: The question of epidemic tipping points. Poster accepted for presentation at: XVIII International Society for Sexually Transmitted Disease Research (ISSTDR), 2009 Jun 28 – Jul 1, London.

Saxton P. The straw that broke the camel's back? Theories of HIV spread, epidemiology, behavioural surveillance and the question of epidemic tipping points in New Zealand. Lecture presented at: The Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health and Society, La Trobe University, 2009 May 27, Melbourne.

Saxton P, Hughes A. Update on New Zealand’s HIV Epidemic. Paper presented at Australian Federation of AIDS Organisations (AFAO) AGM, 2009 May 8-9, Sydney.

Hughes A, Saxton P. HIV in MSM: Where are we heading? Paper presented at: NZAF Staff Hui, 2009, Apr 6-8, Auckland.

Saxton P. Second Generation HIV Behavioural Surveillance among MSM in New Zealand. Paper presented at: HIV Forum, 2009 Mar 26, Auckland.

Saxton P, Hughes A, Keller V. The HIV epidemic among gay and bisexual men in New Zealand. Poster presented at: Big Gay Out fair day, 2009 Feb 8, Auckland.

Saxton P. Sexual behaviour in the GAPSS and GOSS studies. Poster presented at: Big Gay Out fair day, 2009 Feb 8, Auckland.

Saxton P, Hughes A. GAPSS 2002 – 2008. Poster presented at: Big Gay Out fair day, 2009 Feb 8, Auckland.

Saxton P, Hughes A, Keller V. The HIV epidemic among gay and bisexual men in New Zealand. Poster presented at: Big Gay Out fair day, 2009 Feb 8, Auckland.

Saxton P. Sexual behaviour in the GAPSS and GOSS studies. Poster presented at: Big Gay Out fair day, 2009 Feb 8, Auckland.

Saxton P, Hughes A. GAPSS 2002 – 2008. Poster presented at: Big Gay Out fair day, 2009 Feb 8, Auckland.

2008

Saxton P, Hughes A. All MSM are not equal; All MSM are equal. Moving from the virus to prevention. Paper presented at: NZAF HIV Prevention Hui, 2008 Oct 23-24, Auckland.

Saxton P, Hughes A. Briefing on the epidemiology of locally-acquired HIV in New Zealand. Seminar presented to Members of Parliament, 2008 Oct 15, Auckland.

Grierson J. Thorpe R, Pitts M, Hughes A, Saxton P, Smith J, Smythe E. Thomas M. Being HIV positive in Aotearoa/New Zealand: A two study comparison 2002-2007. Paper presented at: 20th Australasian Society for HIV Medicine Conference, 2008 Sep 17-20, Perth.

Hughes A, Saxton P, Keller V. HIV and STIs in MSM: Where are we heading? Paper presented at Pan Pacific Gathering for HIV+ People, 2008 Sep 2-5, Auckland.

Saxton P, Hughes A, Dickson N, Sharples K. Boyfriends, fuckbuddies and casual sex: The structure of sexual partnering among gay and bisexual men in New Zealand. Paper presented at: New Zealand Sexual Health Society Conference, 2008 Aug 28-30, Dunedin.

Grierson J. Thorpe R, Pitts M, Hughes A, Saxton P, Smith J, Smythe E. Thomas M. Living with HIV in Aotearoa/New Zealand: A two study comparison 2001-2007. Poster presented at: XVII International AIDS Conference, 2008 Aug 3-8, Mexico City.

Saxton P, Hughes A. Recreational drug use among MSM in New Zealand: Basic frequencies and association with attitudes, condom use and STIs. Paper presented at: NZAF seminar series, 2008 Jun, Auckland.

Hughes A. Why it is extremely important to understand the biology of HIV transmission. Paper presented at: NZAF Staff Hui, 2008 Mar, Auckland.

Hughes A, Saxton P. HIV: Why prevention is so important. Paper presented at: NZAF prevention staff and posterboys orientation. 2008 Feb 9, Auckland.

2007

Hughes A. Saxton P. Re-emerging epidemics: HIV and STIs in MSM. Paper presented at Community HIV Forums, 2007 Sept, Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington, Christchurch.

Saxton P. STIs, HIV and MSM post-HAART: Are things different now? Paper presented at: New Zealand Sexual Health Society Conference, 2007 Aug 24-25, Rotorua.

Saxton P, Hughes A, Dickson N. Recreational drug use in the 2006 GAPSS/GOSS datasets. Paper presented at: GLBTI Research Forum, Ministry of Social Development, 2007 Feb 9, Wellington.

Saxton P, Hughes A, Dickson N. Condoms at first sex: patterns over time and current sequelae. Paper presented at: GLBTI Research Forum, Ministry of Social Development, 2007 Feb 9, Wellington.

Saxton P, Dickson N, Sharples K, Hughes A. Holes in the canvas: What can we learn from extending regular behavioural surveillance online? Paper presented at: 8th International AIDS Impact Conference, 2007 Jul 1-4, Marseille, France.

Hughes A, Saxton P, Dickson N, Sharples K. Getting in early: Condom use at first anal sex between males is associated with better current health outcomes. Paper presented at: 8th AIDS Impact Conference, 2007 Jul 1-4, Marseille, France.

Saxton P, Hughes A, Dickson N. HIV behavioural surveillance among MSM in New Zealand: Update to AIDS Medical and Technical Advisory Committee (AMTAC). Paper presented to AIDS Medical and Technical Advisory Committee (AMTAC) meeting, 2007 Jun 7, Wellington.

Hughes A. HIV prevention for MSM in 2007: Refocusing on the basics. Paper presented to NZAF Staff Hui, 2007 Mar 26, Auckland.

 2006

Hughes A. Saxton P. HIV diagnoses between MSM in New Zealand: 2000-2005. Paper presented to NZAF Staff Hui, 2006 Sept, Auckland.

Hughes A. Saxton P. How can we better understand the increased transmission of HIV between MSM in New Zealand? Paper presented to HIV Forum, 2006 Aug, Auckland.

Saxton P, Hughes A. What’s the GOSS? Comparing the online and offline samples from the 2006 sex surveys. Paper presented at: GLBTI Research Forum, Ministry of Social Development, 2006 Jun, Wellington.

Saxton P, Hughes A. Where’s Wally? Geographic micro-clustering of homosexual men in New Zealand. Paper presented at: GLBTI Research Forum, Ministry of Social Development, 2006 Jun, Wellington.

Hughes A, Saxton P. Update on HIV diagnoses among MSM in New Zealand. Paper presented at: GLBTI Research Forum, Ministry of Social Development, 2006 Jun, Wellington.

Hughes A, Saxton P. Parliamentary briefing 2006: Update on annual HIV diagnoses in New Zealand. Paper presented at Parliament House, 2006 Jun, Wellington.

 2005

Hughes A, Saxton P. HIV prevention for gay men in New Zealand: History and current context. Paper presented at: Pan Pacific Regional HIV/AIDS Conference, 2005 Oct 25-28, Auckland.

Saxton P, Hughes A, Dickson N. HIV testing, attitudes to HIV and condom use by HIV test status among a community sample of men who have sex with men in Auckland. Paper presented at: Pan Pacific Regional HIV/AIDS Conference, 2005 Oct 25-28, Auckland.

Saxton P, Hughes A. Sexual orientation data collection: A human rights issue? Paper presented at: Pan Pacific Regional HIV/AIDS Conference, 2005 Oct 25-28, Auckland.

Hughes A. Understanding the biology of HIV: An introduction. Paper presented at NZAF Staff Hui, 2005 Sept, Auckland.

Saxton P, Hughes, A. Production of GLBT research in New Zealand: Some thoughts. Paper presented to GLBTI Research Forum, Ministry of Social Development, 2005 Jun, Wellington.

Saxton P, Hughes A, Dickson N. Men who’ve previously tested HIV negative: beliefs about current HIV status. Paper presented at: 7th International AIDS Impact Conference, 2005 Apr 4-7, Cape Town, South Africa.

2004

Grierson J, Pitts M, Whyte M, Hughes A, Saxton P. Health promotion and health practice: HIV positive gay men’s sexual practice in Australia and New Zealand. Paper presented at: 13th International Union against Sexually Transmitted Infections (IUSTI) Asia Pacific Conference, 2004 Jul 6-9, Chiang Mai, Thailand.

Hughes A. Recent Trends in diagnosed HIV in New Zealand: An epidemiological overview. Paper presented to: HIV Clinical Update, Auckland City Hospital, 2004 July, Auckland.

Hughes A. Recent trends in diagnosed HIV infection among men who have sex with men. Paper presented to: Community HIV Forums, 2004 Jun 28-July 1, Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington, Christchurch.

Saxton P. What can GAPSS 2004 tell us about the recent rise in HIV diagnoses among MSM? Paper presented to: Community HIV Forums, 2004 Jun 28-July 1, Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington, Christchurch.

Saxton P, Dickson N, Hughes A. GAPSS 2002-2004 Behavioural surveillance among MSM in Auckland: Preliminary findings. Paper presented at: HIV/AIDS Surveillance and Action Forum, Ministry of Health, 2004 Jun 24, Wellington.

Hughes A. Recent trends in diagnosed HIV infection in New Zealand: What is happening and how do we stop it? Paper presented at: AIDS Medical and Technical Advisory Committee (AMTAC) meeting, 2004 May 6, Wellington.

Saxton P. Initial results from GAPSS 2004: Behavioural change among MSM since 2002? Paper presented at: AIDS Medical and Technical Advisory Committee (AMTAC) meeting, 2004 May 6, Wellington.

Saxton, P. Thinking about the research agenda for GLBT populations in New Zealand. Paper presented at: GLBT Forum, Ministry of Social Development, 2004 Oct, Wellington

Hughes A, Saxton P. HIV/AIDS epidemiology in New Zealand: Presentation to Dr Peter Piot, Executive Director UNAIDS. Paper presented at: NZAF country briefing, 2004 Mar, Auckland.

2003

Hughes A. Gay community-focussed HIV prevention in New Zealand: NZAF’s strategic framework. Paper presented at: NZAF staff seminar, 2003 Nov, Auckland.

Hughes A. Preventing the transmission of HIV: What is the function of the law? Paper presented at: NZAF staff seminar, 2003 Oct, Auckland.

Saxton P, Hughes A. GAPSS 2002: How does relationship diversity impact on prevention strategies for MSM? Paper presented at: Auckland Sexual Health Centre seminar, 2003 Aug, Auckland.

Saxton P, Dickson N, Hughes A, Sharples K. Definitional masking of diversity in the sexual relationships of gay men. Paper presented at: 6th International AIDS Impact Conference, 2003 Jul 6-10, Milan, Italy.

Saxton P, Dickson N, Hughes A. Unprotected anal sex, HIV testing and attitudes to HIV and safe sex in a baseline survey of gay men in Auckland, New Zealand. Paper presented at: 6th  International AIDS Impact Conference, 2003 Jul 6-10, Milan, Italy.

Dickson NP, Saxton P, Hughes A, Sharples K. Is sex safer among younger MSM in New Zealand? Paper presented at: 6th AIDS Impact Conference, 2003 Jul 7-10, Milan, Italy.

Grierson J, Pitts M, Whyte M, Hughes A, Saxton P, Misson S. A tale of two intents: HIV positive gay men’s sexual practice in Australia and New Zealand’. Paper presented at: 6th International AIDS Impact Conference, 2003 Jul 6-10, Milan, Italy.

Grierson J, Pitts M, Denholm N, Whyte M, Hughes A, Saxton P, Misson S. Protective silences: The experiences of refugees with HIV in New Zealand. Paper presented at: the Australasian Sexual Health Conference, 2003, Christchurch, New Zealand.

Hughes A. HIV management in New Zealand in 2003 and beyond. Scan of key prevention issues for MSM. Paper presented at: NZAF staff hui, 2003 April, Auckland.

Hughes A. A brief history of HIV prevention resources for MSM in New Zealand: August 1985-March 2003. Paper presented at: NZAF staff hui, 2003 April, Auckland.

Hughes A. What is the relationship between condom use and HIV testing in MSM? Paper presented at: NZAF staff seminar, 2003 April, Auckland.

2002

Saxton P, Hughes A. GAPSS 2002: Findings from the Gay Auckland Periodic Sex Survey. Paper presented at: NZAF staff seminar, 2002 Dec, Auckland.

Hughes A. Designing effective programmes to prevent the transmission of HIV. Paper presented at: Department of Management Science and Information Systems, University of Auckland, 2002 Sep, Auckland.

Grierson J, Pitts M, Misson S, Willis J, Hughes A, Saxton P, Whyte M. Sexual cultures, sexual governance and sexual practice among Australian and New Zealand gay men with HIV. Paper presented at 14th Australasian Society for HIV Medicine (ASHM) Conference, 2002 Oct 23-26, Sydney, Australia.

Saxton P, Hughes A, Cowley E. Pacific Island men who have sex with men in New Zealand: Data from a national baseline survey. Paper presented at: 6th International Congress on AIDS in Asia and the Pacific (ICAAP), 2001 Oct 5-10, Melbourne, Australia.

Hughes A. Report on the Barcelona International AIDS Conference Basic Science. Paper presented at: Community HIV Forums, 2002 Aug, Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington, Christchurch, Whangarei.

Hughes A. Same-sex couples and relationship recognition. Paper presented at: Ministry of Justice seminar, 2002 Jun, Wellington.

2001

Saxton P, Hughes A. Strategic analysis in community-based health promotion campaigns. Paper presented at: 5th International AIDS Impact Conference, 2001 Jul 8-11, Brighton, United Kingdom.

Hughes A. Making sense of complexity: A summary of the virology, immunology and epidemiology of HIV. Paper presented at: NZAF staff seminar, 2001 May, Auckland.

Hughes A. The Ottawa Charter for health promotion and epidemiology of HIV in New Zealand. Paper presented at: NZAF staff hui, 2001 Feb, Wellington.

Hughes A. The role of strategy in community-based health promotion. Paper presented at: NZAF staff hui, 2001 Feb, Auckland.

Prior to 2001

 Hughes A. Saxton P. Is testing advantageous for preventing the transmission of HIV? Paper presented at: NZAF staff seminar, 1999 Jun, Auckland.

Hughes A, Saxton P. Responding to an epidemic of ever-increasing complexity: Information, specialisation and division of labour. Paper presented at: NZAF staff hui, 1999 Apr, Auckland.

Hughes A. Six major inputs into community education design. Paper presented at: NZAF staff seminar, 1998 Sep, Auckland.

Hughes A. The basic science of HIV: The virus and the immune system. Paper presented at: NZAF staff seminar, 1998 Aug, Auckland.

Hughes A. The biology of sexual orientation. Paper presented at: New Zealand Family Planning Association seminar, 1997 Nov, Auckland.

Crawford J, Worth H, Hughes A. Australia and New Zealand compared: Disclosure of male homosexuality to family and friends in two cultures. Paper presented at: 3rd International AIDS Impact Conference, 1997 Jun 22-25, Melbourne, Australia.

Hughes A. What are viruses, and why is it difficult to develop an AIDS vaccine? Paper presented at: NZAF staff seminar, 1996 Aug, Auckland.

Hughes A. Interpreting the epidemic spread of HIV among MSM in New Zealand. Paper presented at: University of Otago Department of Community Health seminar, Christchurch School of Medicine, 1994 Dec, Christchurch.

Hughes A. HIV/AIDS in New Zealand: Managing the second decade. Paper presented at: Ministry of Health seminar, 1994 Nov, Wellington.

Hughes A. Towards and understanding of sexual orientation. Paper presented at: University of Auckland School of Medicine seminar, 1994 Apr, Auckland.

Hughes A. The case for human rights protection on the grounds of sexual orientation and disability. Paper presented at: Public seminar delivered at NZAF, 1993 Mar, Auckland.

Chetwynd J, Chambers A, Hughes A. Sexual practices of intravenous drug users. Paper presented at: VII International Conference on AIDS, 1991 Jun 16-21, Florence, Italy.

Hughes A. NZAF purpose, epidemiology and health promotion. Paper presented at: NZAF staff seminar, 1991 Apr, Auckland.

Hughes A. The human immunodeficiency virus. Paper presented at: University of Auckland School of Medicine, 1988 Apr, Auckland.

Hughes A. AIDS and the safe sex guidelines. Paper presented at: NZAF staff seminar, 1988 Mar, Auckland.

Milne D, Hughes A. Coping with AIDS: Legal issues and civil rights. Paper presented at: SSRFC Symposium of AIDS, 1987 Sep 18, Auckland.

Hughes A. The sexual transmission of HIV between men. Paper presented at: NZAF staff seminar, 1987 Apr, Auckland.

Hughes A, Lambert D. Sexual differentiation and mate recognition: The dynamics of structure. Paper presented at: International Workshop on Structuralism in Biology, 1986 Dec 15-18, Osaka, Japan.

Hughes A. What is prevention? Paper presented at: NZAF staff seminar, 1986 Nov, Auckland.

Hughes A. Biomedical update on HIV/AIDS. Paper presented at: NZAF staff seminar, 1986 Sep, Auckland.

Lambert D, Hughes A, Millar C. Mate recognition and sexual differentiation in Drosophila melanogaster. Presented at Entomological Society of New Zealand Conference, 1985 May 21-23, Auckland.

Hughes A, Lambert D. Structuralism and Functionalism: Two different ways of seeing. Paper presented at: SYSTANZ Society Conference, 1983 Aug 15-17, Auckland.