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Published on: November 5, 2021
An interactive, computer-based program to educate patients about genital herpes
Background And Objectives:
Education and counseling constitute a substantial portion of management of patients with genital herpes. Innovative methods for education about genital herpes are needed.
Goal:
To test the ability of an interactive, computer-based program to educate patients about genital herpes.
Study Design:
Persons seeking care at five urban offices were asked to participate. A knowledge test about genital herpes was administered before and after participation. Participants' satisfaction was assessed with a questionnaire.
Results:
Four hundred thirty-five participants enrolled, and 428 completed the herpes knowledge test. Of six questions evaluated, a statistically significant increase in the proportion of correct answers was noted on five of six questions. Fifty-one percent of participants answered all the questions correctly after the program, compared with 39% before the program. Satisfaction with the program was very high.
Conclusions:
Innovative, computer-based programs can provide education and assist in the management of chronic sexually transmitted infections.
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