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Overview: 

Men who have sex with men and women (MSMW) are a diverse population whose sexual health needs have often been overlooked within research, health promotion, and healthcare. While this group may experience unique patterns of sexual behaviour, healthcare engagement, and stigma, relatively little Australian research has explored these experiences in depth. This doctoral research aims to improve understanding of the sexual health experiences, needs, and healthcare engagement of MSMW in Australia. By combining quantitative and qualitative methods, the project seeks to generate evidence that can inform more inclusive health promotion, clinical practice, and public health policy.

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Why is this research important? 

Many sexual health initiatives have traditionally focused on sexual identity rather than sexual behaviour. However, not all men who have sex with both men and women identify as bisexual, gay, or heterosexual, and these differences can influence how people engage with healthcare and sexual health information.
Improving our understanding of this population can help:

• improve access to sexual health services

• reduce barriers to STI and HIV testing

• support evidence-informed public health policy

• strengthen healthcare providers' understanding of diverse sexual experiences

• improve the inclusivity of sexual health promotion

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Research aims:

​This research aims to explore the behaviours and practices of Australian MSMW to inform public health interventions.

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Research design: 

​The study uses a sequential mixed-methods design consisting of three interconnected phases:

Phase 1 – Scoping Review
A comprehensive review of international literature examining the sexual health experiences, behaviours, and health interventions relating to MSMW.
Phase 2 – National Survey
An anonymous online survey examining:

• sexual health behaviours

• HIV and STI testing

• health service utilisation

• disclosure experiences

• sexual health knowledge

• access to health information.

Phase 3 – In-depth Interviews
Longitudinal interviews with Australian MSMW explored how participants understood and navigated their sexual health experiences over time. These interviews provide rich insights into healthcare engagement, relationships, identity, stigma, and personal wellbeing.
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Research team: 

Principal Researcher

Tricia Reid-Moore (PhD Candidate)
Supervisory Team
Professor Sharyn Burns
Associate Professor Jacqui Hendriks
Associate Professor Gemma Crawford

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Publications and presentations:

• Reid-Moore, T., Burns, S., Hendriks, J., & Crawford, G. (2026). The sexual behaviours and practices of men who have sex with men and women (MSMW): A scoping review. Journal of Public Health. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10389-026-02675-6  

• Reid-Moore, T., Hendriks, J., Crawford, G., & Burns, S. (2026). Health interventions for men who have sex with men and women (MSMW): Insights from a scoping review. Journal of Public Health. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10389-026-02848-3 

• The sexual behaviours and practices of men who have sex with men and women (MSMW): Informing public health interventions. HIV Online Learning Australia (HOLA), 22 October 2025. 

• The sexual behaviours and practices of men who have sex with men and women (MSMW): A scoping review. Strategic Advisory Group for Evidence Development and Translation in Western Australia (SAGE-WA), 4 June 2025. 

• The sexual behaviours and practices of men who have sex with men and women (MSMW): A scoping review. SiREN Symposium (WA Sexual Health and Blood-borne Virus Applied Research and Evaluation Network), 31 May 2024. 

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Contact: For further information about this research, please contact: tricia.reid-moore@curtin.edu.au