Psychosocial Impact of a Positive HSV‐2 Diagnosis on Adults with Unrecognized HSV‐2 Infection

Provenzale, Allison; Evans, Kara; Russell, Julie; Hoory, Tammy; Mark, Hayley

doi:10.1111/j.1525-1446.2010.00931.x

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“…Most participants anticipated the trauma of a genital herpes diagnosis to be moderately severe; however, this did not translate into measurable mental health or psychosexual sequelae post-diagnosis. As such, the published literature indicates that HSV-2 diagnosis by serological testing does not cause adverse long-term psychosocial effects 25–33 36…”

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Herpes simplex virus type 2 serological testing and psychosocial harm: a systematic review

2011

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Herpes simplex virus type 2 serological testing and psychosocial harm: a systematic review

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“…12,13 However, severe, lasting negative emotional effects generally have not been found to be associated with an HSV-2 diagnosis. 14–17 Understanding women’s coping strategies after receiving an HSV-2 diagnosis is necessary for the development of evidence-based resources for HSV-2-positive individuals. For example, HSV-2 support groups have been established in many areas in the US and may serve as a useful coping mechanism for individuals recently diagnosed with HSV-2.…”

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Coping strategies and behavioural changes following a genital herpes diagnosis among an urban sample of underserved Midwestern women

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Background This study focused on understanding the coping strategies and related behavioral changes of women who were recently diagnosed with Herpes Simplex Virus Type 2 (HSV-2). In particular, we were interested in how coping strategies, condom use, and acyclovir uptake evolve over time. Methods Twenty-eight women screening positive for HSV-2 were recruited through a public health STD clinic and the Indianapolis Community Court. Participants completed three semi-structured interviews with a female researcher over a six-month period. The interviews focused on coping strategies for dealing with a diagnosis, frequency of condom use, suppressive and episodic acyclovir use, and the utilization of HSV-2 support groups. Interview data were analyzed using content analysis to identify and interpret concepts and themes that emerged from the interviews. Results Women employed a variety of coping strategies following an HSV-2 diagnosis. 32% of women reported an increase in religious activities, 20% of women reported an increase in substance use, and 56% of women reported engaging in other coping activities. 80% of women reported abstaining from sex immediately following the diagnosis, but 76% of women reported engaging in sex again by the six-month interview. Condom and medication use did not increase and HSV-2 support groups were not utilized by participants. Conclusions All participants reported engaging in at least one coping mechanism after receiving their diagnosis. A positive diagnosis did not seem to result in increased use of condoms for the majority of participants and the use of acyclovir was low overall.

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Screening for Asymptomatic Genital Herpes: Is Serologic Testing Worth It?

Raphaelidis¹

2014

The Journal for Nurse Practitioners

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Psychosocial Impact of a Positive HSV‐2 Diagnosis on Adults with Unrecognized HSV‐2 Infection

Abstract: Further research is needed to confirm these findings among varied populations, to explore quality of life following HSV screening, and to identify the characteristics that may make particular individuals more susceptible to adverse psychological consequences.

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Herpes simplex virus type 2 serological testing and psychosocial harm: a systematic review

Herpes simplex virus type 2 serological testing and psychosocial harm: a systematic review

Coping strategies and behavioural changes following a genital herpes diagnosis among an urban sample of underserved Midwestern women

Screening for Asymptomatic Genital Herpes: Is Serologic Testing Worth It?

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