HSV-2 in African American Women: The Need for Culturally Competent Care
Genital herpes (HSV-2) disproportionately affects African Americans, especially women. According to Jackson and Arcelay-Rojas (2021), African American women have the highest HSV-2 rates nationally. Data from Patel et al. (2014) in an urban emergency department (ED) shows 82.8% of African American women over 35 were HSV-2 seropositive. Despite high rates, African American women still face ... Read More
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