Objectives: To assess the emotional and psychosocial responses to a serological diagnosis
of HSV-2 infection in individuals without previous history of genital herpes. Methods: 24 …

This pilot telephone survey sought to identify social barriers to treating sexually transmitted
infections (STIs) in a socially conservative state (Alabama, USA). The sample consisted of …

This collection of readings addresses special issues with which men must deal in modern
society. It was written for counselors at all educational levels, social workers, community …

Clinical features of genital herpes, perceived causes, stress symptoms, treatments, and
psychosocial factors in 70 young adults as compared to normative data for non‐patient …

Three time-limited group interventions for patients with genital herpes were compared: a
cognitive-behavioral stress-management approach, a dynamically oriented psychotherapy …

Four individuals with frequent recurrences of genital herpes simplex virus (HSV) were
trained in Applied Relaxation (AR). Participants included in the research had been …

Genital herpes, an incurable disease, is increasing in epidemic proportions in the United
States (Eng & Butler, 1997). Updated information on the epidemiology and psychosocial …

The number of people suffering from genital herpes has reached alarming proportions in
North America in recent years. The dramatic rise in the incidence of this viral infection has …

This paper explores the variety of ways in which dyadic relationships can be affected when
one partner suffers from genital herpes. Six specific patterns are described: When One …

Ninety-one women from New York chapters of the Herpes Resource Center volunteered to
participate in this study on the psychological impact of genital herpes. A set of self-report …