title: Study of knowledge of genital herpes infection and attitudes to testing for genital herpes among antenatal clinic attendees.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Gold Coast Sexual Health Clinic, Miami, Queensland, Australia. Natalie_Edmiston@health.qld.gov.au
authors.forename: Natalie
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Edmiston
authors.forename: Maree
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: O'Sullivan
authors.forename: Deryck
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Charters
authors.forename: John
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Chuah
authors.forename: Lucinda
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Pallis
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D005260:Female; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006558:Herpes Genitalis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D010044:Outpatient Clinics, Hospital; D011247:Pregnancy; D011295:Prenatal Care; D011296:Prenatal Diagnosis; D011793:Queensland; D012698:Serologic Tests; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires