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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
6
pubmed:dateCreated
1979-4-25
pubmed:abstractText
Ten patients designated as hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) carriers were screened for inappropriate reactions to their disease. Assessment with a 32-item questionnaire showed three carriers to have underreacted to the risks of HBsAg transmission through misunderstandings or denial concerning the disease. One carrier, through severe social withdrawal, showed overreaction to the possibilities of disease transmission. Counseling was provided regarding the risks of HBsAg transmission. At a one-month follow-up, all carriers appeared appropriately aware of the risks of transmission, and one of two carriers referred for psychotherapy showed greatly improved social adjustment. We recommend that persons treating HBsAg carriers screen routinely for inappropriate reactions to risks of disease transmission and provide counseling as needed.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
AIM
pubmed:chemical
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
Feb
pubmed:issn
0098-7484
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:day
9
pubmed:volume
241
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
585-7
pubmed:dateRevised
2006-11-7
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
1979
pubmed:articleTitle
Hepatitis B virus. Inappropriate reactions to transmission risks.
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article