Completed in 2010
In this study we explored the psychosocial impact of a chlamydia diagnosis and its effect on partner notification.
We asked participants about:
- reactions to chlamydia diagnosis
- reasons for telling their sexual partners about their diagnosis
- feelings about telling their sexual partners about their diagnosis
Our findings suggested that partner notification by people diagnosed with chlamydia is achievable. However, many would benefit from support from their health practitioner to tell their partner.
Publications
The right thing to do: patients’ views and experiences of telling partners about chlamydia
Temple-Smith MJ, Hopkins C, Fairley CK, Tomnay JE, Pavlin N, Parker R, Russell DB, Bowden F, Hocking JS, Pitts M, Chen M
(2010), Family Practice,