Being diagnosed with a sexually transmitted infection (STI): sources of support for young women
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01/01/2015
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Resumo |
BACKGROUND: Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are prevalent throughout the world with the rate of these infections increasing on a daily basis. STI acquisition has the ability to cause personal adversity and elicit feelings of stigma and shame. AIM: The aim of this paper is to report on the sources of support young women who acquired STIs drew on to overcome their associated adversity. <br /><br />METHODS: This study utilised a feminist qualitative methodology. <br /><br />FINDINGS: Findings revealed that the women drew on both personal and anonymous sources of support. <br /><br />CONCLUSION: Nurses and other health-care professionals need to be equipped with knowledge and strategies to promote personal wellbeing and minimise the adversity felt among people having acquired these infections. |
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Idioma(s) |
eng |
Publicador |
Taylor & Francis |
Relação |
http://dro.deakin.edu.au/eserv/DU:30074354/east-beingdiagnosed-2015.pdf http://dro.deakin.edu.au/eserv/DU:30074354/east-beingdiagnosed-inpress-2015.pdf http://www.dx.doi.org/10.1080/10376178.2015.1013427 |
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2015, Taylor & Francis |
Palavras-Chave | #healthcare #nurse #sexual health #sexually transmitted infections #women's health |
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Journal Article |