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Study of knowledge of genital herpes infection and attitudes to testing for genital herpes among antenatal clinic attendees
Author(s) -
Edmiston Natalie,
O'Sullivan Maree,
Charters Deryck,
Chuah John,
Pallis Lucinda
Publication year - 2003
Publication title -
australian and new zealand journal of obstetrics and gynaecology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.734
H-Index - 65
eISSN - 1479-828X
pISSN - 0004-8666
DOI - 10.1046/j.0004-8666.2003.00096.x
Subject(s) - genital herpes , herpes genitalis , medicine , sex organ , virology , obstetrics , biology , virus , herpes simplex virus , genetics
A descriptive survey of knowledge of genital herpes and attitudes to testing was conducted among antenatal clinic attendees at the Gold Coast Hospital, Australia. The study subjects showed a good knowledge of genital herpes, to a level that appears sufficient for an informed choice regarding herpes serology testing to be made. A preference for testing for genital herpes was suggested. Although serological testing is not routinely required, the results of the study indicate that discussion of genital herpes should be considered in the antenatal clinic setting.