The psychosocial impact of human papillomavirus infection: implications for health care providers.

The American Social Health Association (ASHA) surveyed people with human papillomavirus (HPV) about their experiences with the disease and its effect on their lives. A sample of 837 was chosen from the subscribers to HPV News, ASHA's quarterly journal for people with HPV. Of the sample, 489 returned completed surveys, which addressed medical history, health care experiences, personal impact, and demographic information.

Herpes revisited. Still a cause of concern.

The American Social Health Association (ASHA) surveyed people with herpes about their experiences with the disease and its effect on their lives. A systematic sample of 5,000 was chosen from approximately 10,000 readers of the helper, ASHA's quarterly journal for people with herpes. Of the sample, 3,120 returned completed surveys, which addressed medical history, health-care experience, treatment, personal impact, and demographic information.