How place shapes genital herpes simplex distribution in South Korea: a Bayesian spatial analysis using National Health Insurance Service data

This study reveals distinct geographic patterns in GHS incidence rates that are not fully explained by demographic composition alone. The significant associations with household structure and sexual violence risk suggest that place-specific social contexts influence GHS incidence rates. These findings highlight the importance of spatially targeted interventions to address contextual vulnerabilities in regions with high GHS incidence rates.