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English
Abstract (type = abstract)
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a retrovirus that impairs immune response by infecting CD4 T cells and destroys them. Vaccines were created as a method to prevent transmission of diseases and are especially important for people living with HIV (PLWH) due to their immunocompromised state. However, PLWH are not being vaccinated according to current guidelines. Lack of knowledge from patients and providers were considered barriers to becoming vaccinated. The purpose of this project was to create video-audio format education modules about each of the recommended vaccines for PLWH to increase knowledge among adult-gerontology and family primary care nurse practitioner students at Rutgers University, New Jersey. This project was a pre and post test design which the pre-test assessed baseline knowledge and analysis was conducted to assess if post test scores statistically increased after viewing the modules. Nonparametric statistics were used for data analysis on SPSS. Overall, post test scores significantly improved compared to pre-test scores. Students that were in the HIV specialization track and those who completed more clinical semesters did statistically better on the pre-test than participants who were not. However, these attributes did not contribute to statistically better post test scores compared to other participants. No difference was found between students in the family and adult-gerontology track on either pre or post test scores. Students can use this increased knowledge in their future practice as providers to educate PLWH about the importance of vaccines, improve vaccination rates, and ensure quality of life in this immunocompromised population.
Subject (authority = RUETD)
Topic
Family Nurse Practitioner
Subject (authority = LCSH)
Topic
HIV (Viruses) -- Vaccination -- Study and teaching
Subject (authority = LCSH)
Topic
HIV-positive persons -- Health and hygiene -- Education
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Rutgers University Electronic Theses and Dissertations
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ETD
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ETD_10039
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application/pdf
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text/xml
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1 online resource (58 pages) : illustrations
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DNP
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Includes bibliographical references
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School of Nursing (RBHS) DNP Projects
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rucore10004500001
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