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An interactive, computer-based program to educate patients about genital herpes.

C Bensen1, J Stern, E Skinner

  • 1School of Nursing, University of Washington, Seattle, USA.

Sexually Transmitted Diseases
|July 23, 1999
PubMed
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An interactive computer program significantly improved patient knowledge about genital herpes (an STI). Most participants were highly satisfied with this innovative educational tool for managing herpes infections.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Genital herpes management heavily relies on patient education and counseling.
  • There is a need for novel educational strategies for genital herpes patients.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of an interactive, computer-based program for educating patients about genital herpes.

Main Methods:

  • A cohort of patients seeking care at urban health clinics participated.
  • Knowledge assessment via pre- and post-program testing.
  • Participant satisfaction measured using a questionnaire.

Main Results:

  • 51% of participants correctly answered all knowledge questions post-program, up from 39% pre-program.

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  • Significant knowledge improvement was observed in 5 out of 6 evaluated questions.
  • High participant satisfaction rates were reported for the computer-based program.

    • Conclusions:

    • Computer-based programs offer an innovative and effective method for patient education.
    • These programs can support the management of chronic sexually transmitted infections like genital herpes.