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Self-disclosure of sexually transmitted diseases: an integrative review
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Self-disclosure of sexually transmitted diseases: an integrative review

Kymberlee A Montgomery, Elizabeth W Gonzalez and Owen C Montgomery
Holistic nursing practice, v 22(5), pp 268-279
Sep 2008
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1097/01.HNP.0000334920.46680.f2
PMID: 18758276

Abstract

Attitude to Health Female Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice HIV Infections - epidemiology Humans Interpersonal Relations Male Self Concept Self Disclosure Sexual Behavior - statistics & numerical data Sexual Partners Sexually Transmitted Diseases - epidemiology Sexually Transmitted Diseases - psychology Social Environment Social Support Truth Disclosure United States - epidemiology Health Behavior
In the United States, there are currently more than 65 million individuals living with a sexually transmitted disease (STD), and approximately 19 million new infections will continue to occur each year. To decrease the transmission of potentially dangerous and life-altering STDs, self-disclosure of sexual and drug history and sexual orientation is paramount. This integrative review examines the concept of self-disclosure of STDs, suggests areas of additional research, and proposes a comprehensive public health campaign, with a specific focus on the recent human papillomavirus epidemic to improve the physical and psychological health of all individuals.

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