Award Date

8-1-2022

Degree Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Arts (MA)

Department

Psychology

First Committee Member

Renato (Rainier) Liboro

Second Committee Member

Rachael Robnett

Third Committee Member

Lianne Barnes

Fourth Committee Member

Jason Flatt

Number of Pages

147

Abstract

HIV-Associated Neurocognitive Disorder (HAND) is a condition that can affect up to 50% of people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWH) and present as a cluster of neurocognitive difficulties in domains such as attention, memory, concentration, language, information processing, decision-making, problem-solving, and even motor skills. The current study intended to identify awareness and knowledge of HAND among middle-aged and older PLWH and their healthcare or service providers in Southern Nevada. Using a Community-Based Participatory Research approach, participants from the community were recruited to complete a survey that assessed awareness and knowledge of HAND. The survey also assessed the personal experiences of PLWH related to neurocognitive difficulties, as well as the work experiences of healthcare and service providers related to their patients’ or clients’ neurocognitive issues. In this thesis, the findings, descriptive statistics, and discourse reveal the current levels of awareness of HAND in Southern Nevada, as well as examine the demographic variables that are associated with knowledge of HAND in the community. The lessons learned discussed in this thesis underscore the need to raise awareness and knowledge of HAND among relevant community stakeholders so that individuals, programs, and services can be better prepared to identify and address HAND as the need arises.

Keywords

HIV infections--Psychological aspects; HIV-associated neurocognitive disorder

Disciplines

Psychology | Public Health

File Format

pdf

File Size

820 KB

Degree Grantor

University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Language

English

Rights

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