Triggers of self-conscious emotions in the sexually transmitted infection testing process

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Self-conscious emotions (shame, guilt and embarrassment) are part of many individuals' experiences of seeking STI testing. These emotions can have negative impacts on individuals' interpretations of the STI testing process,...

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Main Authors: Balfe Myles, Brugha Ruairi, O' Donovan Diarmuid, O' Connell Emer, Vaughan Deirdre
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-08-01
Series:BMC Research Notes
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1756-0500/3/229