Benny Wirawan is a passionate medical researcher with a special interest in public health, epidemiology, and health policy. Graduating medical school in 2019, he has since worked as a public health researcher. he has been involved in various research projects in varying capacities, from research staff to project manager. His projects mostly involved infectious diseases (HIV and COVID-19) as well as general public health utilizing a variety of methodological approaches - both quantitative and qualitative - ranging from online surveys, large-scale community-based data collections, secondary data analyses, FGDs, and IDIs. He is currently working on a PhD project evaluating the Indonesian pilot PrEP program and developing an MSM-friendly PrEP implementation model for Indonesia. He is always looking for opportunities to collaborate on exciting new projects that advance the provision of equitable healthcare access and health outcomes for all.
Publications
Preprints
Wirawan GBS; Sudastri NK; Wardhani BDK; Harjana NPA; Oktaviana B; Darmawan K; Sari KAK; Pratono P; Widen E; Januraga PP, 2026, Social Context, HIV Stigma, and Discrimination in Indonesian Healthcare Settings: a National Survey, http://dx.doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-8380565/v1
2026
Harjana NPA; Oktayani PPI; Wardhani BDK; Sudastri NK; Wirawan GBS; Januraga PP, 2026, From Acceptability to Affordability: A Decision Cascade Analysis of Long-Acting Injectable HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (Lenacapavir) Among HIV-Negative Men Who Have Sex with Men in Bali, Indonesia, http://dx.doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-8727712/v1
2026
Journal articles
Wirawan GBS; Kelly-Hanku A; Adawiyah RA; Wolter A; Hegarty B; Yuniar Y; Ridwan R; Januraga PP; Lestary H; Wulandari LPL, 2026, 'Public and private antenatal care access and utilisation as determinants of triple antenatal test for HIV, syphilis, and HBV: Evidence from the Indonesian Health Survey', Women and Birth, 39, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.wombi.2025.102153
2026
Gustina NLZ; Rinawati R; Wirawan GBS, 2025, 'Human Resource Management and Employee Experience on Implementing a Novel Teleconsultation Service at a Small Private General Practice Clinic in Bali, Indonesia: A Qualitative Study', International Journal Administration, Business & Organization, 6, pp. 210 - 222, http://dx.doi.org/10.61242/ijabo.25.493
2025
Wirawan GBS; Navin KS; Wulandari LPL; Boettiger D, 2025, 'Brief Report: Retention and Viral Suppression with Differentiated Time or Space for Adolescent and Young Adult HIV Care: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis', Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes 1999, 99, pp. 443 - 448, http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/QAI.0000000000003681
2025
Wirawan GBS; Schimdt HM; Chan C; Fraser D; Ong JJ; Cassell M; Zhang L; Tieosapjaroen W; Phanuphak N; Tang W; Suwandi N; Green KA; Dobbins T; Bavinton BR, 2025, 'PrEP use and willingness cascades among GBMSM in 15 Asian countries/territories: an analysis of the PrEP APPEAL survey', Journal of the International AIDS Society, 28, pp. e26438, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jia2.26438
2025
Wardhani BDK; Grulich AE; Kawi NH; Prasetia Y; Luis H; Wirawan GBS; Pradnyani PE; Kaldor J; Law M; Ronoatmodjo S; Sihotang EP; Januraga PP; Bavinton BR, 2024, 'Very high HIV prevalence and incidence among men who have sex with men and transgender women in Indonesia: a retrospective observational cohort study in Bali and Jakarta, 2017–2020', Journal of the International AIDS Society, 27, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jia2.26386
2024
Wirawan GBS; Gustina NLZ; Valerie IC; Pradnyani RS IGAI; Arifin MZ; Januraga PP, 2023, 'Presidential Vote Share and COVID-19 Vaccination Rate in Indonesia: A District-level Cross-sectional Ecological Study', Kesmas, 18, pp. 1 - 8, http://dx.doi.org/10.21109/kesmas.v18i1.6438
2023
Wirawan GBS; Wardhani BDK; Pradnyani PE; Nurhalina A; Sulaiman N; Sukmaningrum E; Wulandari LPL; Januraga PP, 2022, 'Behavioral Changes, Adaptation, and Supports among Indonesian Female Sex Workers Facing Dual Risk of COVID-19 and HIV in a Pandemic', International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph19031361
2022
Aryani P; Harjana NPA; Januraga PP; Kurnianingsih DKDS; Wirawan GBS; Swapatni NMA; Wibawa IKGS, 2022, 'Water Ambulance Service Provision to Improve Healthcare Access for Community in Nusa Penida Island, Bali: A Qualitative Feasibility Study', Public Health and Preventive Medicine Archive, 10, pp. 160 - 170, http://dx.doi.org/10.53638/phpma.2022.v10.i2.p07
2022
Wirawan GBS; Gustina NLZ; Pramana PHI; Astiti MYD; Jonathan J; Melinda F; Wijaya T, 2022, 'Women's Empowerment Facilitates Complete Immunization in Indonesian Children: A Cross-sectional Study', Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, 55, pp. 193 - 204, http://dx.doi.org/10.3961/jpmph.21.592
2022
Wirawan GBS; Gustina NLZ; Januraga PP, 2022, 'Open Communication about Reproductive Health Is Associated with Comprehensive HIV Knowledge and a Non-stigmatising Attitude among Indonesian Youth: A Cross-sectional Study', Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, 55, pp. 342 - 350, http://dx.doi.org/10.3961/jpmph.21.581
2022
Wirawan GBS; Harjana NPA; Nugrahani NW; Januraga PP, 2022, 'Health Beliefs and Socioeconomic Determinants of COVID-19 Booster Vaccine Acceptance: An Indonesian Cross-Sectional Study', Vaccines, 10, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/vaccines10050724
2022
Wirawan GBS; Hanipraja MA; Chrysanta G; Imtaza N; Ahmad KT; Marlina I; Mahendra D; Larosa AT, 2022, 'Anxiety and prior victimization predict online gender-based violence perpetration among Indonesian young adults during COVID-19 pandemic: cross-sectional study', Egyptian Journal of Forensic Sciences, 12, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s41935-022-00292-4
2022
Lusyana L; Ariady RR; Wirawan GBS, 2021, 'Predictors of Mortality for Critically Ill COVID-19 Patients: Systematic Review', Intisari Sains Medis, 12, pp. 794 - 800, http://dx.doi.org/10.15562/ism.v12i3.989
2021
Benny Setia WG; Dilia Febriani WA; Ni Luh Putu Mulia LD; Made Sri DN; Ayu KS, 2021, 'DETERMINAN PERILAKU SKRINING (SCREENING) DIABETES MELLITUS DI WILAYAH KERJA PUSKESMAS DENPASAR BARAT I DAN II DALAM KERANGKA HEALTH BELIEF MODEL', E-Jurnal Medika Udayana, 10, pp. 88 - 88, http://dx.doi.org/10.24843/mu.2021.v10.i6.p17
2021
Jayaningrum IGAAB; Wirawan GBS; Dwipayana AANK; Surya Darma AANB; Lusyana L; Suriana SN, 2021, 'Facial Skin Injury Related to Personal Protective Equipment Among Healthcare Workers: Single Center Cross-Sectional Study', Intisari Sains Medis, 12, pp. 789 - 793, http://dx.doi.org/10.15562/ism.v12i3.990
2021
Setia Wirawan GB; Prisilia Taroreh TA; Dwita Arthaningsih DAA; Pita Loka MAD; Ari Mahardika NM; Januraga PP, 2021, 'ECONOMIC INSECURITY AND STRESS AS DETERMINANTS OF COVID-19 PREVENTIVE BEHAVIOUR IN DENPASAR', Indonesian Journal of Health Administration, 9, pp. 124 - 134, http://dx.doi.org/10.20473/jaki.v9i2.2021.124-134
2021
Pramana PHI; Wirawan GBS; Astiti MYD; Kaspan , 2021, 'Maternal and Perinatal Outcomes of COVID-19 in Pregnant Women', Indonesian Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 9, pp. 223 - 229, http://dx.doi.org/10.32771/INAJOG.V9I4.1532
2021
Wirawan GBS; Januraga PP; Mahendra IGAA; Harjana NPA; Mahatmi T; Luhukay L; Rewari BB; Johnson C; Katz DA, 2021, 'Perspectives on voluntary assisted partner notification among providers, people with HIV and the general population in Indonesia: a formative qualitative study', BMC Public Health, 21, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12889-021-10332-8
2021
Wirawan GBS; Januraga PP, 2021, 'Correlation of Demographics, Healthcare Availability, and COVID-19 Outcome: Indonesian Ecological Study', Frontiers in Public Health, 9, http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2021.605290
2021
Wirawan GBS; Mahardani PNTY; Cahyani MRK; Laksmi NLPSP; Januraga PP, 2021, 'Conspiracy beliefs and trust as determinants of COVID-19 vaccine acceptance in Bali, Indonesia: Cross-sectional study', Personality and Individual Differences, 180, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.paid.2021.110995
2021
Sitanggang FP; Wirawan GBS; Wirawan IMA; Lesmana CBJ; Januraga PP, 2021, 'Determinants of mental health and practice behaviors of general practitioners during covid-19 pandemic in Bali, Indonesia: A cross-sectional study', Risk Management and Healthcare Policy, 14, pp. 2055 - 2064, http://dx.doi.org/10.2147/RMHP.S305373
2021
Books
Suyasa IK; Wirawan GBS; Januraga PP; Mulyantari NK; Lestari AAW; Utama IMS; Somia IKA; Purnamasidhi CW; Ariawan IMD; Sawitri AAS; Andikayasa PM; Aryanthana GO; Arisanti NLPE; Sajinadiyasa GK; Wibawa A; Wulanyani NMS; Fridari IGAD; Wilani NMA; Widiasavitri PN; Indrawati KR; Diniari NKS; Ardani IGAI; Harimawan AIW; Pinatih GNI; Sutadarma IWG; Weta IW; Sumartini NK; Awan SA; Bajirani PR; Lestari NMDA; Pramesemara IGN; Negara IMO; Widyanthari DM; Nurhesti POY; Damayanti PAA; Aryana IGPS; Permana IMK; Kuswardhani RAT; Mahadewa TGB; Susilawathi NM; Tini K, 2021, SEHAT DAN BAHAGIA SELAMA MENJALANI ISOLASI MANDIRI COVID-19, Baswara Press, http://dx.doi.org/10.53638/9786239747336
2021
Januraga PP; Wirawan GBS; Harjana NPA; Ulandari NPS, 2021, Rekam Kesehatan Elektronik: Kajian Model dan Prototipe Sistem Informasi Kesehatan untuk Industri 4.0. Bali, Indonesia, Baswara Press by Panuduh Atma Waras, http://dx.doi.org/10.53638/9786239747329
2021