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Sexually transmitted diseasesPatient satisfactionHealth personnelSexuellt överförbara sjukdomarPatienttillfredsställelseHälso- och sjukvårdspersonal
Background: Contracting asexually transmitted disease is strongly associated with stigmaand shame. Stigma associated with these diseases has a significant impact on self-image andpropensityto seek care. Despitehigh incidencethere is a generallack of awareness about therisks and theeffectsthatthese diseases have on both mental and physical health. Health carepersonnel are experiencing difficulties to meet and care for these patients. Aim: The aim ofthis studyisto describe patients'experiences of health care after they were diagnosed with asexually transmitted disease. Method: The study was conducted as a systematic literaturereviewbased on tenoriginal articles. Ameta-synthesiswas used for the analysisandthe resultwasdiscussedwithHalldórsdóttir's (1996) theory;"Caring and Uncaring Encounters inNursing and Health Care?From the Patients Perspective". Result: Five themes emerged;The importance of emotional support;Beingjudged by the health personnel; The importanceof information;To (not) talk about sexandThe environmentalimpact on the confidentiality.Conclusion:Patients with sexually transmitted diseasesare experiencingencounters withhealth care bothnegativelyand positively, although there were mostlynegative experiencesofthe encounters. Several factors affect patients' experiences.Encounter with health care affectspatients' well-being and health. Clinical significance: The knowledge fromthis studymightenable a patientcentredapproach. Based on this knowledge,healthcouldbe developed so thatthe encounter itselfpromotesempowerment and an increased sense of well-being and health.