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THE LEARN STUDY
@Yale School of Nursing
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Heart disease is a leading cause of death in the United States.
People with HIV have a two-times greater risk of heart disease when compared to others.
Its important to prevent heart disease before it starts.
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PURPOSE
The purpose of The LEARN Study is to use a virtual environment (an online game) as heart disease prevention education in persons with HIV who identify as gay, bisexaual or queer.
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How Do I Participate?
- Once you are enrolled, your part of the study will last for 6 months.
- You will be assigned to start playing in the virtual environment immediately or at a later date.
- You will answer survey questions at three timepoints.
What Else Should I Know & How Do I Get More Information?
- As a thank you for participating, you will get up to $90.
- To check eligibility and enroll, please contact the study coordinator, Lindsie at:
(475) 201-1484 or send us a
confidential email:
ysn.thelearnstudy@yale.edu
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Acknowledgements
Thank you to our funders and supporters:
- The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
- Yale School of Nursing
- FLAGS (Fund for Lesbian and Gay Studies)@ Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Studies (LGBTS) at Yale
- Yale Center for Clinical Investigation
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