Objective: This review sought to identify the experiences of persons living with genital
herpes and what interventions improve the health-related quality of life of young people and …

OBJECTIVES: To review recent research into psychological aspects of genital herpes and
assess possible implications for clinical practice. METHODS: Review of all papers in the …

High-risk sexual behavior has been linked to social problems such as substance abuse,
domestic violence, homelessness, and deprivation. This volume's unique multidisciplinary …

This paper provides a discussion of the utility of stigma theory as a conceptual framework for
the interpretation and analysis of the psychological impact of contracting a sexually …

Effects of psycho‐educational interventions on sexual health risks and psycho‐social
adaptation in young adults with genital herpes¶ The purpose of this study was to test the …

Genital herpes is one of the sexually transmitted diseases that can have serious longterm
psychological and physical consequences for young adults who contract the disease …

Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are epidemic today, with the highest prevalence being
among adolescents and young adults. If any decrease in incidence is to occur, nurses must …

Genital herpes is a chronic, stigmatizing, sexually transmitted disease (STD), which is
increasing despite efforts to control its spread. Depression is commonly reported among …

Psychologists John and Linda Friel have written an enormously readable and infinitely
practical book that digs into some of the worst mistakes that parents make, with suggestions …

Background Current treatment of genital herpes is focused on ameliorating signs and
symptoms but is not curative. However, as potential herpes simplex virus (HSV) cure …