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Coping with a Diagnosis of C Trachomatis or N Gonorrhoeae

Psychosocial and Behavioral Correlates

Rebecca M. Schwartz

SUNY Downstate Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY, USA, Rebecca.Schwartz{at}downstate.edu

Matthew Hogben

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta GA, USA

Nicole Liddon

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta GA, USA

Michael Augenbraun

SUNY Downstate Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY, USA

William M. Mccormack

SUNY Downstate Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY, USA

Steven Rubin

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta GA & New York City, Department of Health, Bureau of STD Control, USA

Tracey E. Wilson

SUNY Downstate Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY, USA

The current study sought to add to the stress and coping literature by examining whether coping responses are elicited from a diagnosis of chlamydia or gonorrhea and, if so, whether active or passive coping responses are associated with particular psychological factors and prevention behaviors. Data from 259 urban, minority participants recently diagnosed with chlamydia or gonorrhea were analyzed. Results indicated that denial was associated with having more baseline depressive symptoms and with having more one-time partners at follow-up. Problem-focused coping was associated with more consistent condom use at follow-up. Important sex and ethnicity differences were found. Intervention implications are discussed.

Key Words: coping • depression • sexual behavior • STI

Journal of Health Psychology, Vol. 13, No. 7, 921-929 (2008)
DOI: 10.1177/1359105308095066
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