Abstract

The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between hopelessness and spiritual well-being in a population of persons diagnosed to be Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) positive. Demographic variables were examined to determine their potential relationship to hopelessness and spiritual well-being. The Neuman Systems Model was used as the conceptual framework for the research.

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This dissertation has also been disseminated through the ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database. Dissertation/thesis number: 1385172; ProQuest document ID: 304397947. The author still retains copyright.

Author Details

Kevin M. Gulliver, MSN, NE-PMC

Sigma Membership

Zeta Kappa at-Large

Type

Thesis

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

Descriptive/Correlational

Research Approach

Quantitative Research

Keywords:

Spirituality, Mental Health, HIV Positive Patients

Advisor

Carolyn Sabo

Second Advisor

Mary Koithan

Degree

Master's

Degree Grantor

University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Degree Year

1997

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Review Type

None: Degree-based Submission

Acquisition

Proxy-submission

Date of Issue

2023-04-20

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