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Approximately 50% of persons with HIV (PWH) meet the cognitive criteria for HIV-associated neurocognitive disorder (HAND). Informing PWH they may have HAND raises concerns given the lack of consensus-derived treatment options and overall knowledge about HAND. Thus, the current qualitative descriptive study aimed to describe PWHs' reactions to a possible diagnosis of HAND. Cognitive tests were administered to 135 PWH to determine whether they met the criteria for HAND. From 135 PWH, 109 (80.7%) participants met the cognitive criteria and were informed about their probable HAND diagnosis. Approximately 2 months later, the remaining 85 participants (24 were lost to attrition) were asked about their reactions and concerns to receiving a probable diagnosis of HAND. Their responses were thematically coded. Themes that emerged were Desire to Improve, Confirmation, Not Concerned/No Reaction, Concerned, Unexpected, Anxiety, Knowledge Seeking, and Sadness. Most themes were positive or neutral, whereas fewer negative themes were observed. Thematic/content analysis appeared to show that most PWH reacted well to their probable diagnosis and were open to ways to improve their brain health. Such openness represents a window to provide health education to patients. Implications for practice and research are provided. [Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services, 57(12), 48-55.].
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