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Genital herpes and personality.

C W Stout, L J Bloom

    Journal of Human Stress
    |January 1, 1986
    PubMed
    Summary

    Individuals with frequent genital herpes recurrences may have distinct personality traits linked to stress. This suggests personality may influence herpes outbreaks, potentially informing new psychological treatments.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychology
    • Infectious Diseases
    • Psychosomatic Medicine

    Background:

    • Genital herpes is a significant psychosexual disease with poorly understood recurrence triggers.
    • Identifying factors influencing infectious reactivation is crucial for patient management.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the relationship between personality traits and the frequency of recurrent genital herpes.
    • To explore potential psychological factors contributing to herpes outbreaks.

    Main Methods:

    • A cohort of genital herpes patients was categorized into high and low recurrence groups.
    • Participants completed a demographic and disease history questionnaire.
    • The Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI) was administered to assess personality profiles.

    Main Results:

    • High-recurrence genital herpes patients exhibited significantly higher MMPI scores on nine of ten scales compared to low-recurrence patients.
    • The observed MMPI profile elevations in high recurrers suggest increased autonomic arousal and stress levels.
    • These personality patterns indicate a potential link between psychological factors and herpes recurrence rates.

    Conclusions:

    • Personality traits, particularly those associated with stress and arousal, may play a role in the recurrence rate of genital herpes.
    • Findings suggest the potential efficacy of psychologically-based interventions for managing genital herpes recurrence.
    • Further research is warranted to elucidate the complex interplay between personality, stress, and herpes reactivation.

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