đź’ˇWould you like to take part in sexual health research?đź’ˇ
At ECSA we're working with Waverley Care and The University of Edinburgh to learn more about perceptions of doxyPEP, a medication designed to prevent the contraction of chlamydia and syphilis. You can learn more below and sign up here.
What is this workshop about?
You are invited to join our workshop exploring the uses, benefits and drawbacks of an antibiotic medication called doxyPEP that can be taken within 72 hours of having sex to reduce the chance of getting chlamydia or syphilis. Help us to understand your thoughts around the potential uses of doxyPEP, what healthcare workers should be considering, and what policymakers need to know. We want to hear your opinions; every voice is important.
Who are we looking for?
This workshop is a trans-inclusive space for women and non-binary folks comfortable in femme spaces who have sex with people with penises. We invite anyone interested in exploring what doxyPEP could mean for healthcare systems and sexual community practices to join the workshop.
What is DoxyPEP?
DoxyPEP is an antibiotic medication that can be taken as a single dose within 72 hours of having sex, which reduces the chance of acquiring syphilis or chlamydia.
Who is running the workshop?
This workshop is part of a wider public engagement project about DoxyPEP use in Scotland. Bringing together professionals from Edinburgh University, The Love Tank, Terrence Higgins Trust, and Waverley Care, we are exploring perceptions of DoxyPEP and how it might be used by marginalised communities to improve sexual health outcomes.
There will be two facilitators running this workshop: Mary O’Driscoll (she/they) from Edinburgh College and Gillian Meikle (she/her) from Waverley Care.
Participation benefits
We appreciate your time, and so are offering an honourarium in the form of a £25 Love2Shop voucher. Tea, coffee, and snacks will be provided, and a fund is available to cover participants’ travel costs.
Travel reimbursement
We are happy to reimburse you for your travel to/from the workshop. Please retain your physical bus/train tickets so we can make a copy during the workshop. Or you can email us your digital tickets after the event.
Who can I contact with questions?
Please direct questions to Gillian Meikle (she/her) at gillian.meikle@waverleycare.org or Mary O’Driscoll (she/they) at Mary.ODriscoll@edinburghcollege.ac.uk.
