Herpes revisited: still a cause of concern
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Infection with genital herpes has a significant impact not only on patients' physical health but also on their emotional well-being. Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted disease with no cure and no vaccine. It is caused by the herpes simplex virus and has infected over 30 million Americans. A survey of 2,940 people with genital herpes found that 55% had had the virus for six years or more. Ninety percent had had at least one outbreak in the previous year, and 37% said they had two to four outbreaks per year. Outbreaks were less frequent as time passed since the initial outbreak. Stressful events, relationship problems, lack of sleep, illness and poor nutrition contributed to outbreaks. Over 60% rated the clinician who diagnosed their infection as poor or fair, and the greatest source of dissatisfaction was with providers who neglected the emotional aspects of herpes. Over 50% reported feeling depressed and rejected.
Publication Name: Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0148-5717
Year: 1993
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A national survey of nurse practitioner chlamydia knowledge and treatment practices of female patients
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A national survey of nurse practitioners' knowledge concerning diagnosis and treatment of chlamydia found nurses were generally well-informed about the sexually transmitted disease but lacked screening and care skills for pregnant women. Chlamydia is one of the nation's most prevalent diseases and if left untreated poses serious reproductive health risks to women. Properly diagnosed and treated, chlamydia can be cured. The survey suggests nurse practitioners receive continuing education about chlamydia and other sexually transmitted diseases.
Publication Name: The Nurse Practitioner
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0361-1817
Year: 1996
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Report from the Washington office of the American Social Health Association
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Research into the prevention of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and studies into controversial areas of human sexuality have been underfunded in recent years due to the political climate. The American Social Health Association (ASHA) is lobbying for increased Congressional funding of the Centers for Disease Control's (CDC) Division of STD Prevention and the National Institute of Health's STD Branch. ASHA recommends an FY 1994 increases of $133 million at the the CDC and $9.2 million at the NIH.
Publication Name: Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0148-5717
Year: 1993
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