ArticleSexually transmitted infections2003
Determinants of disclosure of genital herpes to partners.
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- Behavioral Intentions to Use Patient Portals to Disclose HIV and Other Sexually Transmitted Infection Testing Histories with Sexual Partners Among U.S. Sexual Minority Men.AIDS and behavior · 2021Article
- Concerns about disclosing a high-risk cervical human papillomavirus (HPV) infection to a sexual partner: a systematic review and thematic synthesis.BMJ sexual & reproductive health · 2020Review
- Uncovering a Role for Electronic Personal Health Records in Reducing Disparities in Sexually Transmitted Infection Rates Among Students at a Predominantly African American University: Mixed-Methods Study.JMIR medical informatics · 2018Article
- Willingness to Disclose Sexually Transmitted Infection Status to Sex Partners Among College-Aged Men in the United States.Sexually transmitted diseases · 2016Article
- Genital herpes beliefs: implications for sexual health.Journal of pediatric and adolescent gynecology · 2013Article
- Disclosure of genital human papillomavirus infection to female sex partners by young men.Sexually transmitted diseases · 2012Article
- HPV-related information sharing and factors associated with U.S. men's disclosure of an HPV test result to their female sexual partners.Sexually transmitted infections · 2012Article
- "In sickness and in health"? Disclosures of genetic risks in dating.Journal of genetic counseling · 2011Article
- Psychological adjustment among women living with genital herpes.Journal of health psychology · 2011Article
- Disclosure of PositiveFamilies, systems & health : the journal of collaborative family healthcare · 2008Article
- Exploring practices of Dermatologists in Ethical Dilemmas in Pakistan: A narrative analysis.Pakistan journal of medical sciencesArticle
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7 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.
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Abstract
objectiveTo identify factors which determine whether and when patients will disclose infection with genital herpes to sexual partners.
methodsThe sample was 26 women and 24 men attending a herpes clinic in a sexually transmitted disease clinic. Semistructured interviews yielded quantitative data and also qualitative data which were subjected to content analysis.
resultsCharacteristics of partners were very important in determining whether disclosure occurred. Respondents were less likely to tell partners regarded as casual. Perception of the likely reaction of partners was important in deciding whether to tell. Many respondents assumed that they were not infectious if they were not currently having an attack or if they were taking antiviral medication. The decision whether to tell tended to be based on considerations of likely discovery and of honesty towards the partner rather than control of transmission. Of patient characteristics only self rated depressed mood was related to disclosure to the most recent partner.
conclusionsPerception of the partner and anticipated partner response is crucially important in determining whether and when disclosure of genital herpes infection occurs.
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