Stigma has long accompanied sexually transmissible infections (STI) and hindered
prevention and control efforts. It not only acts as a formidable barrier to STI testing, treatment …

Students who transition from high school to college are often excited by the new phase of
their lives. However, they are exposed to circumstances and expectations which place them …

The purpose of this review was to systematically and critically evaluate the STI disclosure
literature (excluding HIV disclosure literature), summarize limitations and omissions, and …

east l., jackson d., o'brien l. & peters k.(2010) Condom negotiation: experiences of sexually
active young women. Journal of Advanced Nursing 67 (1), 77–85. Abstract Aim. This paper …

Stigma is a powerful social phenomenon with insidious health implications. Understanding
stigma as it applies to various populations is imperative for nurses as it enables nurses to …

Aims and objectives For the purposes of this study, a selective review of the literature was
undertaken with the aim of examining nurses' preparedness to engage in intimate …

Sexually transmitted infections have long been associated with stigma and stereotypes due
to their very nature. Throughout history sexually transmitted infections have been associated …

Background Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is the most common vaginal infection affecting women
of childbearing age. While the aetiology and transmissibility of BV remain unclear, there is …

This study compared individuals with and without herpes and/or human papillomavirus
(HPV) on several aspects of sexual well-being. We also investigated whether gender and …

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to explore the lived experiences of young women
with type 1 diabetes and the ways in which their self-management of their illness may …