I. Zablotska

I. Zablotska is a Research Fellow at the University of New South Wales, Faculty of Medicine, affiliated with the Kirby Institute. With a focus on HIV/AIDS research among gay and bisexual men in Australia, Dr. Zablotska has contributed significantly to understanding sexual behaviors, HIV testing practices, and prevention strategies through numerous publications between 2011-2017.

Dr. Zablotska's research interests include:

• HIV/AIDS epidemiology among gay and bisexual men
• Sexual health behaviors and risk assessment
• HIV testing methods and acceptability
• Community-based surveillance systems
• Treatment as prevention strategies
• Public health interventions for at-risk populations

Analysis of Dr. Zablotska's publication record reveals a strong methodological approach to studying the HIV epidemic among Australian gay and bisexual men. The research spans epidemiological surveys, assessment of testing strategies, and examination of community subcultures. A notable progression shows increasing focus on innovative prevention methods like HIV self-testing and treatment as prevention, reflecting evolving approaches to HIV prevention in Australia.

Scientific contributions:

• Multiple publications on HIV/AIDS research (2011-2017)
• Contributions to national surveillance systems for HIV among gay and bisexual men
• Research on methodological challenges in behavioral HIV research
• Studies examining community subcultures and their implications for prevention

Dr. Zablotska has collaborated extensively with researchers from the Kirby Institute and other Australian institutions, including G. Prestage, M. Holt, J. de Wit, and G. Brown. These collaborations have produced significant insights into sexual behaviors, HIV testing practices, and prevention strategies among gay and bisexual men, directly informing public health responses to the HIV epidemic in Australia.