Michael Vernon Relf
Professor in the School of Nursing
Michael Relf, PhD, RN, ANEF, FAAN, is a Professor and Associate Dean for Global and Community Health Affairs in the Duke University School of Nursing and a Research Professor in the Duke Global Health Institute. From the period 2008-2014, he served as the Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Education and Director of the Accelerated BSN Program in the School of Nursing at Duke University.
His research focuses on the psychosocial aspects of HIV using mixed-methods particularly focusing on intimate partner violence; HIV-related stigma, intersectional stigma, and experiences with everyday discrimination among persons living with HIV; and interventions to promote engagement in HIV-oriented primary medical care and disclosure. Additionally, through his research, he has documented the role of the professional and advanced practice nurse in the prevention, care and treatment of persons at risk for or living with HIV.
Dr. Relf has examined the relationship between intimate partner violence and HIV risk behaviors among men who have sex with men. This work received international press attention (Germany, France, Chile, United Kingdom, Romania, Turkey, Spain) and appeared on the front page of The Boston Globe (Dec. 18, 2002) and in the Toronto Star (Feb. 15, 2003). As a co-investigator on a President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) funded project to build nursing capacity in the context of HIV/AIDS in Southern Africa, Dr. Relf, in collaboration with colleagues from Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, South Africa, Swaziland, and Zimbabwe, published the Essential nursing competencies related to HIV and AIDS (see Journal of the Association of Nurses in AIDS, Care, 22 (Supplement 1), e5-e40). Subsequently, these competencies have been adapted to the context of HIV/AIDS nursing practice in Canada and Thailand. He has also conducted a national practice validation study to understand the entry-level competencies required of primary care nurse practitioners providing HIV specialty care (JANAC, 2016).
Dr. Relf’s research has been funded by the American Nurses Foundation; Sigma Theta Tau International; The Special Projects of National Significance, HIV-AIDS Bureau, Health Resources and Services Administration, U. S. Department of Health and Human Services; the National Institutes of Nursing Research/National Institutes of Health; the Fogarty International Center/National Institutes of Health; and the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief.
Dr. Relf is an Advanced HIV/AIDS Certified Registered Nurse (AACRN), a certified adult clinical nurse specialist (ACNS-BC), and certified nurse educator (CNE). He was recognized by the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care with the Frank Lamendola Achievement Award for Nursing Leadership in HIV Care in 2003 and the Spirit of Nursing Award for mentoring in 2006. He was selected for Fellowship into the American Academy of Nursing in 2008 and was the co-chair of the Emerging and Infectious Diseases Expert Panel from 2008 - 2010. In 2019, he was selected for Fellowship into the Academy of Nursing Education of the National League for Nursing.
Prior to joining DUSON in 2008, Dr. Relf was the Chair of the Department of Nursing at Georgetown University (2001 – 2008) and the Associate Medical Administrator/Director of Nursing and Clinical Support Services at Whitman-Walker Clinic (1999 – 2001). He earned his BS with a major in nursing from South Dakota University, his MS in nursing administration in healthcare services from Georgetown University, and his PhD in nursing from Johns Hopkins University.
Current Appointments & Affiliations
- Professor in the School of Nursing, School of Nursing, Duke University 2021
- Associate Dean, Global and Community Health Affairs, School of Nursing, Duke University 2014
- Research Professor of Global Health, Duke Global Health Institute, University Institutes and Centers 2021
Contact Information
- DUMC 3322, 307 Trent Dr, Interprofessional Educ Bldg, Room 3238, Durham, NC 27710
- DUMC 3322, 307 Trent Drive, Interprofessional Educ Bldg, Room 3238, Durham, NC 27710
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michael.relf@duke.edu
(919) 684-9219
- Background
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Education, Training, & Certifications
- Ph.D., Johns Hopkins University 2001
- M.S., Georgetown University 1991
- B.S., South Dakota State University 1988
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Medical Licensure
- 227809. North Carolina. 2024
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Previous Appointments & Affiliations
- Associate Professor in the School of Nursing, School of Nursing, Duke University 2009 - 2021
- Associate Research Professor of Global Health, Duke Global Health Institute, University Institutes and Centers 2018 - 2021
- Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Education in the School of Nursing, School of Nursing, Duke University 2008 - 2014
- Instructor, Temporary in the School of Nursing, School of Nursing, Duke University 2008 - 2009
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Leadership & Clinical Positions at Duke
- Associate Director, Social and Behavioral Sciences Core, Duke University Center for AIDS Research (CFAR)
- Recognition
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In the News
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DEC 2, 2021 School of Nursing -
AUG 21, 2019 School of Nursing -
AUG 9, 2017 School of Nursing -
NOV 29, 2015 -
DEC 3, 2013 the News & Observer -
DEC 3, 2013 The Durham News -
JUN 26, 2013
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Awards & Honors
- Academy of Nursing Education, Fellow. National League for Nursing. September 2019
- Researcher Recognition Award. Association of Nurses in AIDS Care (ANAC). 2017
- Distinguished Alumnus for Professional Achievement. South Dakota State Unviersity, Alumni Association. 2014
- Distinguished Teaching Award. Duke University School of Nursing, Faculty Governance Association. 2013
- Fellow. American Academy of Nursing. 2008
- Expertise
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Subject Headings
- HIV
- HIV Infections
- HIV infections--Prevention
- HIV-positive bisexual men
- HIV-positive gay men
- HIV-positive heterosexuals
- HIV-positive men--United States
- HIV-positive persons
- HIV-positive persons--Care
- HIV-positive persons--Care--United States
- HIV-positive persons--United States
- HIV-positive women
- HIV-positive women--United States
- HIV-positive youth
- Hispanic American HIV-positive women
- Older HIV-positive persons
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Global Scholarship
- Research
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Selected Grants
- The development and validation of a scale to measure Treatment Regimen Fatigue among older adults living with HIV awarded by National Institutes of Health 2022 - 2026
- Assessing the Feasibility and Acceptability of a Telehealth Hub to Reduce Suicidality and Improve HIV Care Engagement in a Tanzanian Health System awarded by National Institutes of Health 2021 - 2025
- Social support to retain adolescents living with HIV in care and improve ART adherence awarded by National Institutes of Health 2019 - 2024
- The Theoretical Understanding of Risk Perception and Dual-Method Contraceptive Decision-Making Among Texas Adolescent and Young Adult Cisgender Females awarded by Sigma Theta Tau International 2022 - 2023
- Efficacy Testing of a Culturally Relevant Stigma Intervention in WLWH in Tanzania awarded by National Institutes of Health 2021 - 2023
- Acceptability of an internalized stigma reduction intervention among women living with HIV in Tanzania awarded by National Institutes of Health 2019 - 2022
- Formative Research to Assess Needs, Examine Outcomes, and Inform Future Training Interventions for Community-Based HIV Services in Moshi, Tanzania awarded by Vanderbilt University Medical Center 2019 - 2021
- HIV Nurse Practitioner Training Program awarded by Health Resources and Service Administration 2013 - 2018
- Parents as Sexuality Educators: Implications for HIV Prevention awarded by National Institutes of Health 2014 - 2016
- Making a Difference in Nursing II awarded by Health Resources and Service Administration 2010 - 2013
- Feasibility of a Stigma Reduction Intervention for HIV-infected Women awarded by National Institutes of Health 2011 - 2013
- Duke LEADS in Nursing awarded by Health Resources and Service Administration 2011 - 2012
- HRSA NEPR awarded by Health Resources and Service Administration 2009 - 2012
- Simulations and Partners Across Communities for Registered Nurse Education (SIM-PAC-RN) awarded by Health Resources and Service Administration 2007 - 2011
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Fellowships, Supported Research, & Other Grants
- Visiting Scholar awarded by Research Triangle International (RTI) 2017 - 2018
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External Relationships
- Association of Nurses in AIDS Care; I serve as the Editor of the Association's journal
- Brigham Young University
- Lakewood College of Nursing
- Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences
- South Dakota State University Foundation
- University of North Carolina Charlotte
- University of Rwanda
- University of Santo Tomas (Philipppines)
- Publications & Artistic Works
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Selected Publications
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Academic Articles
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McMillian-Bohler, J. M., Holt, L., Adimora, A. A., Bailey, D. C. E., Johnson, R., Koch, A., … Relf, M. V. (2023). Examining Stigma and Disclosure Among Women With HIV in the Southern United States: Qualitative Study Guided by the Adaptive Leadership Framework for Chronic Illness. J Assoc Nurses Aids Care, 34(1), 113–124. https://doi.org/10.1097/JNC.0000000000000354Full Text Link to Item
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St Rose, T., Carr, S. N., Phillips, A. K., Reeder, N. P., & Relf, M. V. (2022). Improving Identification of Pediatric Emergence Delirium in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit: A Quality Improvement Opportunity. Journal of Perianesthesia Nursing : Official Journal of the American Society of Perianesthesia Nurses, 37(6), 770–773. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jopan.2021.12.004Full Text
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Mukamana, D., Gishoma, D., Holt, L., Kayiranga, D., Na, J. J., White, R., … Relf, M. V. (2022). Dehumanizing language, motherhood in the context of HIV, and overcoming HIV stigma - the voices of Rwandan women with HIV: A focus group study. International Journal of Nursing Studies, 135, 104339. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2022.104339Full Text
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Relf, M. V. (2022). In Pursuit of Social Justice: If Not Now, When? The Journal of the Association of Nurses in Aids Care : Janac. https://doi.org/10.1097/jnc.0000000000000370Full Text
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Relf, M. V. (2022). "Just a Nurse", I Don't Think So!. The Journal of the Association of Nurses in Aids Care : Janac, 33(5), 501–502. https://doi.org/10.1097/jnc.0000000000000360Full Text
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Malo, V. F., Ritchwood, T. D., Relf, M. V., & Bekker, L.-G. (2022). Does Type of Social Support Influence Medication Adherence Among South African Adolescents Living With HIV? A Quantitative Analysis of Pilot Data. J Assoc Nurses Aids Care, 33(4), 492–498. https://doi.org/10.1097/JNC.0000000000000325Full Text Link to Item
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Relf, M. V. (2022). Nurses, Nurse-Led Interventions, and Nursing Models of Care: Essential in HIV Prevention, Care, and Treatment. The Journal of the Association of Nurses in Aids Care : Janac, 33(4), 361–363. https://doi.org/10.1097/jnc.0000000000000348Full Text
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Randolph, S. D., Johnson, R., McGee, K., A Adimora, A., Ramirez, C., Bailey, D. E., … Relf, M. V. (2022). Adaptive leadership in clinical encounters with women living with HIV. Bmc Womens Health, 22(1), 217. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12905-022-01810-1Full Text Link to Item
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Bailey, D. E., Caiola, C., Adimora, A. A., Ramirez, C., Holt, L., Johnson, R., … Relf, M. V. (2022). Adaptive Challenges, Adaptive Work, and Adaptive Leadership Among Women Living With HIV in the Southern United States: Findings From a Qualitative Study. J Assoc Nurses Aids Care, 33(3), 259–269. https://doi.org/10.1097/JNC.0000000000000288Full Text Link to Item
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Relf, M. V. (2022). The Conflict in Ukraine: What Does It Mean for HIV and TB? The Journal of the Association of Nurses in Aids Care : Janac, 33(3), 239–240. https://doi.org/10.1097/jnc.0000000000000338Full Text
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Koch, A., Ritchwood, T. D., Bailey, D. E., Caiola, C. E., Adimora, A. A., Ramirez, C., … Relf, M. V. (2022). Exploring Resilience Among Black Women Living With HIV in the Southern United States: Findings From a Qualitative Study. J Assoc Nurses Aids Care, 33(2), 224–234. https://doi.org/10.1097/JNC.0000000000000311Full Text Link to Item
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Bergman, A., Farley, J. E., Agarwalla, V., & Relf, M. (2022). Reframing Intersectional Stigma for a South African Context Integrating Tuberculosis, HIV and Poverty Stigmas. The Journal of the Association of Nurses in Aids Care : Janac, 33(1), 22–32. https://doi.org/10.1097/jnc.0000000000000296Full Text
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McGee, K., Bell, L., Guilamo-Ramos, V., Knettel, B. A., Randolph, S. D., & Relf, M. V. (2022). HIV Clinician Workforce Shortage: Nurse Practitioners Filling the Gap. Journal for Nurse Practitioners, 18(1), 58–61. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nurpra.2021.08.013Full Text
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Relf, M. V. (2022). Making a Difference, Making Change. The Journal of the Association of Nurses in Aids Care : Janac, 33(1), 1–2. https://doi.org/10.1097/jnc.0000000000000321Full Text
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Knettel, B. A., Fernandez, K. M., Wanda, L., Amiri, I., Cassiello-Robbins, C., Watt, M. H., … Relf, M. V. (2021). The Role of Community Health Workers in HIV Care Engagement: A Qualitative Study of Stakeholder Perspectives in Tanzania. The Journal of the Association of Nurses in Aids Care : Janac, 32(6), 682–692. https://doi.org/10.1097/jnc.0000000000000267Full Text
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Relf, M. V. (2021). With Appreciation!. The Journal of the Association of Nurses in Aids Care : Janac, 32(6), 639. https://doi.org/10.1097/jnc.0000000000000306Full Text
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Knettel, B. A., Muhirwa, A., Wanda, L., Amiri, I., Muiruri, C., Fernandez, K. M., … Relf, M. V. (2021). Patient perspectives on the helpfulness of a community health worker program for HIV care engagement in Tanzania. Aids Care, 1–8. https://doi.org/10.1080/09540121.2021.1995840Full Text Link to Item
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Kisigo, G. A., Ngocho, J. S., Mwamba, R. N., Knettel, B. A., Relf, M. V., Mmbaga, B. T., & Watt, M. H. (2021). HIV Stigmatizing Attitudes Among Men Accompanying Their Partners to Antenatal Care in Tanzania: A Mixed-Method Study. Aids and Behavior, 25(10), 3172–3182. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10461-021-03264-2Full Text
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Relf, M. V., Holt, L., Kirton, C., Overstreet, K., Ramos, S. R., Swanson, B., & Webel, A. (2021). Race as a Research Variable: Should It be Retained or Discarded? The Journal of the Association of Nurses in Aids Care : Janac, 32(5), 531–533. https://doi.org/10.1097/jnc.0000000000000293Full Text
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Knettel, B. A., Wanda, L., Amiri, I., Myers, J., Fernandez, K. M., Muiruri, C., … Relf, M. V. (2021). Assessing the Influence of Community Health Worker Support on Early Antiretroviral Therapy Adherence, Anticipated Stigma, and Mental Health Among People Living with HIV in Tanzania. Aids Patient Care Stds, 35(8), 308–317. https://doi.org/10.1089/apc.2021.0028Full Text Link to Item
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Flores, D. D., Meanley, S. P., Bond, K. T., Agenor, M., Relf, M. V., & Barroso, J. V. (2021). Topics for Inclusive Parent-Child Sex Communication by Gay, Bisexual, Queer Youth. Behavioral Medicine (Washington, D.C.), 47(3), 175–184. https://doi.org/10.1080/08964289.2019.1700481Full Text
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Torres, G. C. S., Fernandez, D. F., Ledbetter, L., & Relf, M. V. (2021). Systematic Review of Preoperative Patient Readiness. Aorn Journal, 114(1), 47–59. https://doi.org/10.1002/aorn.13425Full Text
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Relf, M. V., L Holzemer, W., Holt, L., Nyblade, L., & Ellis Caiola, C. (2021). A Review of the State of the Science of HIV and Stigma: Context, Conceptualization, Measurement, Interventions, Gaps, and Future Priorities. The Journal of the Association of Nurses in Aids Care : Janac, 32(3), 392–407. https://doi.org/10.1097/jnc.0000000000000237Full Text
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Swanson, B., Cioe, P., Ramos, S. R., Webel, A., & Relf, M. V. (2021). Nursing Science Throughout the Epidemic: Lessons Learned and the Way Forward. The Journal of the Association of Nurses in Aids Care : Janac, 32(3), 223–224. https://doi.org/10.1097/jnc.0000000000000269Full Text
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Holt, L., & Relf, M. V. (2021). Choose to Challenge the Sexual and Reproductive Health Inequities of Women. The Journal of the Association of Nurses in Aids Care : Janac, 32(2), 135–137. https://doi.org/10.1097/jnc.0000000000000244Full Text
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Han, S., Hu, Y., Relf, M. V., Mulawa, M. I., Lu, H., Zhang, L., … Wu, B. (2021). Effects of Nurse-Delivered Cognitive Behavioral Intervention on Depression and Anxiety for Persons Living With HIV in China: A Clinical Controlled Trial. The Journal of the Association of Nurses in Aids Care : Janac, 32(1), 79–93. https://doi.org/10.1097/jnc.0000000000000213Full Text
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Relf, M. V., & Overstreet, K. (2021). Data Sharing and Reproducibility of Results-Does It Matter for HIV Nursing? The Journal of the Association of Nurses in Aids Care : Janac, 32(1), 1–2. https://doi.org/10.1097/jnc.0000000000000231Full Text
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Oshosen, M., Knettel, B. A., Knippler, E., Relf, M., Mmbaga, B. T., & Watt, M. H. (2021). "She Just Told Me Not To Cry": A Qualitative Study of Experiences of HIV Testing and Counseling (HTC) Among Pregnant Women Living with HIV in Tanzania. Aids and Behavior, 25(1), 104–112. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10461-020-02946-7Full Text
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Han, S., Hu, Y., Lu, H., Zhang, L., Zhu, Z., Luo, J., … Wu, B. (2020). Cognitive behavioral therapy for persons living with HIV in China: A randomized pilot trial. Journal of Affective Disorders, 277, 640–648. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jad.2020.08.085Full Text
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Relf, M. V. (2020). What a Year 2020 Has Been!. The Journal of the Association of Nurses in Aids Care : Janac, 31(6), 619–620. https://doi.org/10.1097/jnc.0000000000000217Full Text
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Relf, M. V. (2020). What are You Waiting for? The Journal of the Association of Nurses in Aids Care : Janac, 31(5), 493–494. https://doi.org/10.1097/jnc.0000000000000206Full Text
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Relf, M. V., & Overstreet, K. (2020). Operationalizing JANAC's Core Value of Integrity. The Journal of the Association of Nurses in Aids Care : Janac, 31(4), 365–366. https://doi.org/10.1097/jnc.0000000000000186Full Text
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Harris, O. O., Leblanc, N., McGee, K., Randolph, S., Wharton, M. J., & Relf, M. (2020). Alarm at the Gate-Health and Social Inequalities are Comorbid Conditions of HIV and COVID-19. The Journal of the Association of Nurses in Aids Care : Janac, 31(4), 367–375. https://doi.org/10.1097/jnc.0000000000000190Full Text
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Torres, G. C. S., Relf, M. V., & Tuazon, J. A. (2020). The mediating role of pre-operative patient readiness on surgical outcomes: A structural equation model analysis. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 76(6), 1371–1383. https://doi.org/10.1111/jan.14339Full Text
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Relf, M. V. (2020). What's Old is New! Similarities Between SARS-CoV-2 and HIV. The Journal of the Association of Nurses in Aids Care : Janac, 31(3), 263–265. https://doi.org/10.1097/jnc.0000000000000174Full Text
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Relf, M. V., Overstreet, K., Webel, A., & Swanson, B. (2020). The Operational Values of JANAC: Inquiry, Innovation, Involvement, Integrity, and Inclusion. The Journal of the Association of Nurses in Aids Care : Janac, 31(2), 115–117. https://doi.org/10.1097/jnc.0000000000000164Full Text
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Arscott, J., Humphreys, J., Merwin, E., & Relf, M. (2020). "That Guy is Gay and Black. That's a Red Flag." How HIV Stigma and Racism Affect Perception of Risk Among Young Black Men Who Have Sex with Men. Aids and Behavior, 24(1), 173–184. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10461-019-02607-4Full Text
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Relf, M. V. (2019). Looking to the Future!. The Journal of the Association of Nurses in Aids Care : Janac, 30(6), 601–602. https://doi.org/10.1097/jnc.0000000000000133Full Text
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Flores, D., Docherty, S. L., Relf, M. V., McKinney, R. E., & Barroso, J. V. (2019). "It's Almost Like Gay Sex Doesn't Exist:" Parent-Child Sex Communication According to Gay, Bisexual, and Queer Adolescent Sons. J Adolesc Res, 34(5), 528–562. https://doi.org/10.1177/0743558418757464Full Text Link to Item
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Relf, M. V., Pan, W., Edmonds, A., Ramirez, C., Amarasekara, S., & Adimora, A. A. (2019). Discrimination, Medical Distrust, Stigma, Depressive Symptoms, Antiretroviral Medication Adherence, Engagement in Care, and Quality of Life Among Women Living With HIV in North Carolina: A Mediated Structural Equation Model. Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes (1999), 81(3), 328–335. https://doi.org/10.1097/qai.0000000000002033Full Text
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Relf, M. V., Oakes, M., Granadino, E., Blake, B. J., & Vance, D. (2019). Are We Ready for the Graying of the HIV Epidemic? The Journal of the Association of Nurses in Aids Care : Janac, 30(1), 1–3. https://doi.org/10.1097/jnc.0000000000000048Full Text
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Vance, D. E., Blake, B. J., Brennan-Ing, M., DeMarco, R. F., Fazeli, P. L., & Relf, M. V. (2019). Revisiting Successful Aging With HIV Through a Revised Biopsychosocial Model: An Update of the Literature. The Journal of the Association of Nurses in Aids Care : Janac, 30(1), 5–14. https://doi.org/10.1097/jnc.0000000000000029Full Text
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Cancedda, C., Cotton, P., Shema, J., Rulisa, S., Riviello, R., Adams, L. V., … Binagwaho, A. (2018). Health Professional Training and Capacity Strengthening Through International Academic Partnerships: The First Five Years of the Human Resources for Health Program in Rwanda. Int J Health Policy Manag, 7(11), 1024–1039. https://doi.org/10.15171/ijhpm.2018.61Full Text Link to Item
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Broome, M. E., Bowersox, D., & Relf, M. (2018). A new funding model for nursing education through business development initiatives. Journal of Professional Nursing : Official Journal of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing, 34(2), 97–102. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.profnurs.2017.10.003Full Text
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Uwizeye, G., Mukamana, D., Relf, M., Rosa, W., Kim, M. J., Uwimana, P., … Moreland, P. (2018). Building Nursing and Midwifery Capacity Through Rwanda's Human Resources for Health Program. Journal of Transcultural Nursing : Official Journal of the Transcultural Nursing Society, 29(2), 192–201. https://doi.org/10.1177/1043659617705436Full Text
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Relf, M. V. (2017). Silence = Defunding, New Infections, Social Injustice, and Death. The Journal of the Association of Nurses in Aids Care : Janac, 28(4), 459–460. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jana.2017.04.009Full Text
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Relf, M. V., & Swanson, B. (2017). Predatory Publishing: A Growing Threat to HIV Nursing? The Journal of the Association of Nurses in Aids Care : Janac, 28(3), 303–305. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jana.2017.03.001Full Text
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Cournoyer, J. M., Garms, A. P., Thiessen, K. N., Bowers, M. T., Johnson, M. D., & Relf, M. V. (2016). Cardiovascular Disease and HIV: Pathophysiology, Treatment Considerations, and Nursing Implications. Crit Care Nurse, 36(5), 37–46. https://doi.org/10.4037/ccn2016839Full Text Link to Item
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Relf, M. V. (2016). Advancing Diversity in Academic Nursing. Journal of Professional Nursing : Official Journal of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing, 32(5S), S42–S47. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.profnurs.2016.02.010Full Text
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McGee, K. S., Relf, M., & Harmon, J. L. (2016). The Development of an HIV Training Program for Nurse Practitioners. The Journal of the Association of Nurses in Aids Care : Janac, 27(3), 240–245. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jana.2015.11.008Full Text
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Relf, M. V., & Harmon, J. L. (2016). Entry-Level Competencies Required of Primary Care Nurse Practitioners Providing HIV Specialty Care: A National Practice Validation Study. The Journal of the Association of Nurses in Aids Care : Janac, 27(3), 203–213. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jana.2015.12.004Full Text
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Cheeks, M. A., Fransua, M., Stringer, H. G., Silva, S., & Relf, M. (2016). A Quality Improvement Project to Increase Early Detection of Syphilis Infection or Re-infection in HIV-infected Men Who Have Sex With Men. The Journal of the Association of Nurses in Aids Care : Janac, 27(2), 143–152. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jana.2015.11.002Full Text
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Relf, M. V., Williams, M., & Barroso, J. (2015). Voices of Women Facing HIV-Related Stigma in the Deep South. Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services, 53(12), 38–47. https://doi.org/10.3928/02793695-20151020-01Full Text
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Relf, M. V., Silva, S. G., Williams, M. S., Moore, E., Arscott, J., Caiola, C., & Barroso, J. (2015). Feasibility of using an iPod touch device and acceptability of a stigma reduction intervention with HIV-infected women in the Deep South. Aids and Behavior, 19(10), 1896–1904. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10461-015-1031-0Full Text
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Nieblas, R., Hughes, L., Andrews, R., & Relf, M. (2015). Reframing and understanding the HIV epidemic in MSM: masculinity, racism, and homophobia. The Journal of the Association of Nurses in Aids Care : Janac, 26(5), 514–519. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jana.2015.04.007Full Text
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Relf, M. V., & Rollins, K. V. (2015). HIV-related stigma among an urban sample of persons living with HIV at risk for dropping out of HIV-oriented primary medical care. The Journal of the Association of Nurses in Aids Care : Janac, 26(1), 36–45. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jana.2014.03.003Full Text
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Relf, M. V., Flores, D. D., & Biederman, D. J. (2015). Ending HIV-related stigma: nursing's opportunity to lead. The Journal of the Association of Nurses in Aids Care : Janac, 26(1), 1–3. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jana.2014.10.002Full Text
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Caiola, C., Docherty, S. L., Relf, M., & Barroso, J. (2014). Using an intersectional approach to study the impact of social determinants of health for African American mothers living with HIV. Ans. Advances in Nursing Science, 37(4), 287–298. https://doi.org/10.1097/ans.0000000000000046Full Text
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Barroso, J., Relf, M. V., Williams, M. S., Arscott, J., Moore, E. D., Caiola, C., & Silva, S. G. (2014). A randomized controlled trial of the efficacy of a stigma reduction intervention for HIV-infected women in the Deep South. Aids Patient Care and Stds, 28(9), 489–498. https://doi.org/10.1089/apc.2014.0014Full Text
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DeFreitas, A. A., D’Souza, T.-L., Lazaro, G. J., Windes, E. M., Johnson, M. D., & Relf, M. V. (2013). Pharmacological considerations in human immunodeficiency virus-infected adults in the intensive care unit. Crit Care Nurse, 33(2), 46–56. https://doi.org/10.4037/ccn2013854Full Text Link to Item
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Theroux, N., Phipps, M., Zimmerman, L., & Relf, M. V. (2013). Neurological complications associated with HIV and AIDS: clinical implications for nursing. The Journal of Neuroscience Nursing : Journal of the American Association of Neuroscience Nurses, 45(1), 5–13. https://doi.org/10.1097/jnn.0b013e318275b1b2Full Text
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Relf, M. V., Eisbach, S., Okine, K. N., & Ward, T. (2013). Evidence-based clinical practice guidelines for managing depression in persons living with HIV. The Journal of the Association of Nurses in Aids Care : Janac, 24(1 Suppl), S15–S28. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jana.2012.05.007Full Text
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Turner, K., Frush, K., Hueckel, R., Relf, M. V., Thornlow, D., & Champagne, M. T. (2013). Implementation of the Josie King Care Journal in a pediatric intensive care unit: a quality improvement project. J Nurs Care Qual, 28(3), 257–264. https://doi.org/10.1097/NCQ.0b013e318276da87Full Text Link to Item
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Sullivan, D. T., Fries, K. S., & Relf, M. V. (2012). Exploring the changing landscape of jobs for new graduates: practice, education, and new graduate imperatives. Creative Nursing, 18(1), 17–24. https://doi.org/10.1891/1078-4535.18.1.17Full Text
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Relf, M. V., Mekwa, J., Chasokela, C., Booth, C., Deng, L., Mallinson, R. K., … Liddle, A. (2011). Essential core competencies related to HIV and AIDS are critically needed in nursing. The Journal of the Association of Nurses in Aids Care : Janac, 22(1), S2–S8. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jana.2010.02.001Full Text
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Relf, M. V., Mekwa, J., Chasokela, C., Nhlengethwa, W., Letsie, E., Mtengezo, J., … Hopson, D. P. (2011). Essential nursing competencies related to HIV and AIDS. The Journal of the Association of Nurses in Aids Care : Janac, 22(1 Suppl), e5-40. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jana.2010.07.007Full Text
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Relf, M. V., Mekwa, J., Chasokela, C., Nhlengethwa, W., Letsie, E., Mtengezo, J., … Parham Hopson, D. (2011). Essential nursing competencies related to HIV and AIDS: Executive summary. The Journal of the Association of Nurses in Aids Care : Janac, 22(1), S9-16. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jana.2010.11.006Full Text
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Cox, C. W., Relf, M. V., Chen, R., & Zangaro, G. A. (2010). The retention of recalled United States Navy nurse reservists. Nursing Outlook, 58(4), 214–220. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.outlook.2010.03.001Full Text
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Relf, M. V., Laverriere, K., Devlin, C., & Salerno, T. (2009). Ethical beliefs related to HIV and AIDS among nursing students in South Africa and the United States: a cross-sectional analysis. International Journal of Nursing Studies, 46(11), 1448–1456. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2009.05.001Full Text
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Relf, M. V., Bishop, T. L., Lachat, M. F., Schiavone, D. B., Pawlowski, L., Bialko, M. F., … Dekker, D. (2009). A qualitative analysis of partner selection, HIV serostatus disclosure, and sexual behaviors among HIV-positive urban men. Aids Education and Prevention : Official Publication of the International Society for Aids Education, 21(3), 280–297. https://doi.org/10.1521/aeap.2009.21.3.280Full Text
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Drainoni, M.-L., Dekker, D., Lee-Hood, E., Boehmer, U., & Relf, M. (2009). HIV medical care provider practices for reducing high-risk sexual behavior: results of a qualitative study. Aids Patient Care and Stds, 23(5), 347–356. https://doi.org/10.1089/apc.2008.0063Full Text
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Boyd, A. C., Herzberg, E. M., Marshall, M. M., Lamparello, N. A., De Leon, M. A., Porter, A., … Relf, M. V. (2008). Antiretroviral drug resistance among treatment-naïve HIV-1-infected persons in Washington, D.C. Aids Patient Care and Stds, 22(6), 445–448. https://doi.org/10.1089/apc.2007.0203Full Text
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Drainoni, M.-L., Rajabiun, S., Rumptz, M., Welles, S. L., Relf, M., Rebholz, C., … Frye, A. (2008). Health literacy of HIV-positive individuals enrolled in an outreach intervention: results of a cross-site analysis. Journal of Health Communication, 13(3), 287–302. https://doi.org/10.1080/10810730801985442Full Text
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Rajabiun, S., Rumptz, M. H., Felizzola, J., Frye, A., Relf, M., Yu, G., & Cunningham, W. E. (2008). The impact of acculturation on Latinos' perceived barriers to HIV primary care. Ethnicity & Disease, 18(4), 403–408.
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Cunningham, C. O., Sohler, N. L., Wong, M. D., Relf, M., Cunningham, W. E., Drainoni, M.-L., … Cabral, H. D. (2007). Utilization of health care services in hard-to-reach marginalized HIV-infected individuals. Aids Patient Care and Stds, 21(3), 177–186. https://doi.org/10.1089/apc.2006.103Full Text
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Rajabiun, S., Cabral, H., Tobias, C., & Relf, M. (2007). Program design and evaluation strategies for the Special Projects of National Significance Outreach Initiative. Aids Patient Care and Stds, 21 Suppl 1, S9-19. https://doi.org/10.1089/apc.2007.9991Full Text
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Norton, C. K., Relf, M. V., Cox, C. W., Farley, J., Lachat, M., Tucker, M., & Murray, J. (2006). Ensuring NCLEX-RN success for first-time test-takers. Journal of Professional Nursing : Official Journal of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing, 22(5), 322–326. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.profnurs.2005.11.004Full Text
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Lachat, M. F., Scott, C. A., & Relf, M. V. (2006). HIV and pregnancy: considerations for nursing practice. Mcn. the American Journal of Maternal Child Nursing, 31(4), 233–240. https://doi.org/10.1097/00005721-200607000-00007Full Text
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Relf, M. V., Mallinson, R. K., Pawlowski, L., Dolan, K., & Dekker, D. (2005). HIV-related stigma among persons attending an urban HIV clinic. Journal of Multicultural Nursing and Health, 11(1), 14–22.
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Mallinson, R. K., Relf, M. V., Dekker, D., Dolan, K., Darcy, A., & Ford, A. (2005). Maintaining normalcy: a grounded theory of engaging in HIV-oriented primary medical care. Ans. Advances in Nursing Science, 28(3), 265–277. https://doi.org/10.1097/00012272-200507000-00008Full Text
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Relf, M. V., Huang, B., Campbell, J., & Catania, J. (2004). Gay identity, interpersonal violence, and HIV risk behaviors: an empirical test of theoretical relationships among a probability-based sample of urban men who have sex with men. The Journal of the Association of Nurses in Aids Care : Janac, 15(2), 14–26. https://doi.org/10.1177/1055329003261965Full Text
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Relf, M., Berger, B., Crespo-Fierro, M., Mallinson, R. K., & Miller-Hardwick, C. (2004). The value of certification in HIV/AIDS nursing. The Journal of the Association of Nurses in Aids Care : Janac, 15(1), 60–64. https://doi.org/10.1177/1055329003261982Full Text
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Greenwood, G. L., Relf, M. V., Huang, B., Pollack, L. M., Canchola, J. A., & Catania, J. A. (2002). Battering victimization among a probability-based sample of men who have sex with men. American Journal of Public Health, 92(12), 1964–1969. https://doi.org/10.2105/ajph.92.12.1964Full Text
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Jerez, D. C., & Relf, M. (2002). The social injustice of the HIV/AIDS epidemic. The Journal of the Association of Nurses in Aids Care : Janac, 13(6), 13–16. https://doi.org/10.1177/1055329002238021Full Text
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Relf, M. V. (2001). Childhood sexual abuse in men who have sex with men: the current state of the science. The Journal of the Association of Nurses in Aids Care : Janac, 12(5), 20–29. https://doi.org/10.1016/s1055-3290(06)60260-4Full Text
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Relf, M. V. (2001). Battering and HIV in men who have sex with men: a critique and synthesis of the literature. The Journal of the Association of Nurses in Aids Care : Janac, 12(3), 41–48. https://doi.org/10.1016/s1055-3290(06)60143-xFull Text
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Relf, M. V. (1997). Illuminating meaning and transforming issues of spirituality in HIV disease and AIDS: an application of Parse's theory of human becoming. Holistic Nursing Practice, 12(1), 1–8. https://doi.org/10.1097/00004650-199710000-00003Full Text
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Relf, M. V. (1996). Xenotransplantation of baboon bone marrow cells: a historical review of the protocols as a possible treatment modality for HIV/AIDS. The Journal of the Association of Nurses in Aids Care : Janac, 7(5), 27–35. https://doi.org/10.1016/s1055-3290(96)80043-4Full Text
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Relf, M. (1995). Increasing job satisfaction and motivation while reducing nursing turnover through the implementation of shared governance. Critical Care Nursing Quarterly, 18(3), 7–13. https://doi.org/10.1097/00002727-199511000-00003Full Text
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Relf, M. V. (1993). Surgical intervention for tricuspid valve endocarditis: vegetectomy, valve excision, or valve replacement? The Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, 7(2), 71–79. https://doi.org/10.1097/00005082-199301000-00008Full Text
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Relf, M. V. (1991). Sexuality and the older bypass patient. Geriatric Nursing (New York, N.Y.), 12(6), 294–296. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0197-4572(05)80269-1Full Text
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Book Sections
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Relf, M. V., Hudak, N., & Clements, D. (2017). International Clinical Education. In The Health Professions Educator A Practical Guide for New and Established Faculty (pp. 151–165). New York, NY: Springer Publishing Company.
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Relf, M. V., Shelton, B. K., & Jones, K. M. (2013). Common immunological disorders. In Critical Care Nursing: A Holistic Approach (pp. 1094–1132).
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Kaplow, R., Turner, K., & Relf, M. V. (2013). Critical care nursing practice: Promoting excellence through caring, collaboration, and evidence. In Critical Care Nursing: A Holistic Approach (pp. 1–14).
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Relf, M. V., Shelton, B. K., & Jones, K. M. (2012). Common immunological disorders. In Critical Care Nursing: A Holistic Approach: 10th Ed. (pp. 1094–1132).
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Kaplow, R., Turner, K., & Relf, M. V. (2012). Critical care nursing practice: Promoting excellence through caring, collaboration, and evidence. In Critical Care Nursing: A Holistic Approach: 10th Ed. (pp. 1–14).
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Relf, M. V., & Glass, N. (2006). Gay and lesbian relationships and intimate partner abuse. In Intimate Partner Abuse and Health Professionals New Approaches to Domestic Violence. London, England: London, England: Elsevier Publishing.
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