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Type A and genital herpes.

J M Lacroix1, C Offutt

  • 1Department of Psychology, Glendon College, York University, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Journal of Psychosomatic Research
|January 1, 1988
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This study found that individuals with the Type A Behavior Pattern (TABP) experienced more severe genital herpes symptoms. However, TABP was not linked to herpes recurrence frequency or other common health issues like allergies.

Area of Science:

  • Psychosomatic Medicine
  • Immunology
  • Behavioral Science

Background:

  • The Type A Behavior Pattern (TABP) is a behavioral construct characterized by competitiveness, impatience, and hostility.
  • Previous research suggested a link between TABP, allergies, and upper respiratory infections, but this has not been consistently replicated.
  • Genital herpes is a common viral infection with significant psychosocial impact.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the relationship between TABP and genital herpes.
  • To explore potential differences in symptom severity and recurrence patterns between Type A and Type B individuals with genital herpes.
  • To attempt replication of earlier findings on TABP associations with allergies and respiratory infections.

Main Methods:

  • A sample of 105 individuals from a herpes self-help group participated in the study.

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  • The Jenkins Activity Survey (Form C) was used to assess TABP.
  • Data on genital herpes recurrence frequency, symptom severity, and treatment seeking were collected.

    • Main Results:

    • No significant difference in the prevalence of TABP was found in the herpes sample compared to general populations.
    • There were no differences in genital herpes recurrence frequency between Type A and Type B individuals.
    • Type A subjects reported significantly greater symptom severity during recurrences and were more likely to seek symptomatic treatment.

    Conclusions:

    • The observed differences in symptom severity suggest potential physiological or immunological underpinnings related to TABP in genital herpes, rather than solely response bias.
    • The study failed to replicate previous associations between TABP and allergies or respiratory infections.
    • Further research is warranted to elucidate the complex interplay between behavioral patterns, immune response, and viral infections like genital herpes.