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Running Head: NEUROCOGNITIVE PROBLEMS CAUSED BY ARV THERAPY 1

Grant Proposal: Neurocognitive Problems Caused by Anti-Retroviral Therapy

La’Shawn Tubman

PSY: 625

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October 23, 2018

Proposed Study.

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Instructor: Teresa Barttrum,

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Participants.

100 participants will be included in the research study. Although they will randomly be selected,

it is expected that each participant should either have a close relative diagnosed or living with

HIV/AIDS or individually be diagnosed and living with HIV/AIDS. The sex ratio of males:

females taking part in the research will be 50:50.

Procedures

In a qualitative research design, a geographical area with a high concentration of

HIV/AIDS prevalence will be selected for the research. All participants will be informed that the

right of confidentiality will be upheld and that they will be paid equally for their time and

participation in the research according to the proposed budget. All participants will be informed

on why it is significant to provide true and accurate information as this is what will help in

making conclusions and inform decision making. Besides, the channels through which the

research results will be distributed and how they will be disseminated will be communicated to

all participants before the beginning of data collection. The areas for evaluation will be 3 in

number:

i. A test for cognitive symptoms that will have six questions with values that range from A

to D. Each of these letters will have specific values as follows; A=0, B=1, C=2, and D=3.

ii. A quiz that assesses for depression that will have 10 questions with values ranging from

A to D where A=0, B=1, C=2, and D=3.

iii. An appraisal interview where questions that will be asked will relate to the specific

medications used for HIV/AIDS and the duration of therapy

iv. Participants who admit to requiring mental health assistance will be issued with a

referral note to a licensed psychologist who will assist with coping skills.

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Hypotheses and Analysis

The null hypotheses for this research study will be: antiretroviral therapy does not cause any

neurocognitive effects among patients diagnosed and living with HIV/AIDS.

Budget Justification

For the success of this research study, a total funding of $60,000 will be required to meet

several expenses. This starts with travel expenses of the research assistant to the residence of

each participant. Therefore, the graduate research assistant will take responsibility for the entire

processes of recruiting participants, informing them and collecting data.

For the principal investigator, an additional funding of 10% is asked for whose purpose

will be to oversee the research study, analyze data alongside publishing. For travel expenses of

the principal investigator, travel funding is necessary since he will be required to present the

preliminary results of the study in a regional meeting.

An Apple Computer will be used in the study to collect, store and analyze data.

Therefore, the funding of this laptop is also requested for. More funds will be utilized in the

purchasing of office supplies and to facilitate follow-up payment to the psychologist who will

assist clients that need further assistance with coping skills. Besides, to appreciate the support of

participants, each one of them will receive a stipend of $50 for their time in taking part in the

study. A Summary of the Proposed Budget is provided in Appendix A.

Appendix A: BUDGET SUMMARY

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