Understanding perceptions of genital herpes disclosure through analysis of an online video contest.
Sex Transm Infect
; 89(8): 650-2, 2013 Dec.
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ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
The aims of this study were to examine pre-existing videos in order to explore the motivation for, possible approaches to, and timing and context of disclosure of genital herpes infection as described by the lay public.METHODS:
A thematic content analysis was performed on 63 videos submitted to an Australian online contest sponsored by the Australian Herpes Management Forum and Novartis Pharmaceuticals designed to promote disclosure of genital herpes.RESULTS:
Videos either provided a motivation for disclosure of genital herpes or directed disclosure without an explicit rationale. Motivations included manageability of the disease or consistency with important values. Evaluation of strategies and logistics of disclosure revealed a variety of communication styles including direct and indirect. Disclosure settings included those that were private, semiprivate and public. Disclosure was portrayed in a variety of relationship types, and at different times within those relationships, with many videos demonstrating disclosure in connection with a romantic setting.CONCLUSIONS:
Individuals with genital herpes are expected to disclose to susceptible partners. This analysis suggests that understanding lay perspectives on herpes disclosure to a partner may help healthcare providers develop counselling messages that decrease anxiety and foster disclosure to prevent transmission.Palabras clave
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Asunto principal:
Ansiedad
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Grabación en Video
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Parejas Sexuales
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Herpes Genital
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Revelación
Límite:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
País/Región como asunto:
Oceania
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Sex Transm Infect
Asunto de la revista:
DOENCAS SEXUALMENTE TRANSMISSIVEIS
Año:
2013
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Estados Unidos