Research suggests that having a sexually transmitted infection (STI) such as genital herpes
and human papillomavirus (HPV) can negatively affect sexual well-being. However, there is …

This study compared individuals with and without herpes and/or human papillomavirus
(HPV) on several aspects of sexual well-being. We also investigated whether gender and …

The impact of having genital herpes and genital human papilloma virus (HPV) on individuals
and their relationships was investigated. A qualitative research methodology explored the …

Suggests that explaining the physical aspects of herpes to patients with the virus is the 1st
step toward avoiding serious psychosocial problems associated with the disease. It is also …

Background: Although approximately 20% of the population has a genital herpes (HSV-2)
infection, 80% of these infections are unrecognized or asymptomatic. Serologic identification …

OBJECTIVE--To investigate whether adverse psychological consequences and impaired
sexual and interpersonal functioning are present in individuals suffering from recurrent …

This study assessed the psychological impact of the first time diagnosis of human
papillomavirus (HPV) in consecutive clients attending the Hamilton Sexual Health Clinic …

Objectives: To evaluate the impact of a positive herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2)
serological test on psychosocial functioning among people with no known history of genital …

This study investigated the psychosocial factors that influence psychological adjustment
among women with genital herpes, while taking into account the physical factors. Women …

OBJECTIVES: This paper reports on the cross sectional data from the longitudinal study
examining the impact of genital herpes simplex virus (HSV) infection on quality of life. In …