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SCHOOL: ADVISORS: COMMITTEE MEMBERS: MPACT Status: Incomplete - Not_Inspected Title: Complementary/alternative medicine related awareness, beliefs, and behavior of nurses who provide HIV care Abstract: Infection with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) continues to be a significant public health issue in the United States. Allopathic medicine, specifically Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy (HAART), has significantly reduced the mortality rate associated with HIV infection. HAART, however, has negative side effects, and some people find it intolerable for treating their condition. Some of those living with HIV turn to Complementary/Alternative Medicine (CAM) to alleviate their symptoms. Since navigation of CAM options are fraught with uncertainties, and with the documented decrease in time patients spend with a physician, nurses tend to play a critical role in determining their choice of care outside or alongside allopathic treatments. This study examined factors associated with CAM-related awareness, beliefs, and behaviors of nurses who provide HIV care. |
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