ArticleJournal of American college health : J of ACH
Serologic screening for herpes simplex virus among university students: a pilot study.
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- Disclosure of HSV-2 serological test results in the context of an adolescent HIV prevention trial in Kenya.Sexually transmitted infections · 2015Trial
- Coping strategies and behavioural changes following a genital herpes diagnosis among an urban sample of underserved Midwestern women.International journal of STD & AIDS · 2016Article
- Use of HIV and HSV-2 biomarkers in sub-saharan adolescent prevention research: a comparison of two approaches.The journal of primary prevention · 2014Article
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objectiveThe authors examined the feasibility of conducting serologic testing for the herpes simplex virus 2 (HSV-2) among university students and assessed the psychosocial impact of an HSV-2 diagnosis.
methodsThe authors recruited a convenience sample of 100 students (aged 18-39 years) without a history of genital herpes from 1 university between September 2004 and March 2006. Participants received HSV-2 antibody testing by Focus ELISA and Western Blot assays and completed a questionnaire that addressed psychological functioning. Twenty-eight participants completed the questionnaire again at a 3-month follow-up visit.
resultsThe study revealed (1) low test-reliability in the student population, (2) that positive test results may cause a decline in psychological well-being, and (3) that substantial resources are required to support students with positive HSV-2 results.
conclusionsTest performance, psychological impact, and availability of resources for counseling students with positive diagnoses should be considered before implementing HSV testing programs.
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