Feasibility and Acceptability of a Web-Based Peer Navigation-Psychoeducational HIV Intervention for Women

Jamila K. Stockman, Katherine M. Anderson, Sara G. Carr, Brittany A. Wood, Marylene Cloitre, Laramie R. Smith

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Abstract

This study examined feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary effects of a pilot randomized controlled trial (BRIDGES) designed to improve HIV care outcomes among syndemic-affected women living with HIV (WLHA). We enrolled and randomized adult WLHA who were out-of-care or at risk of falling out-of-care and experienced any syndemic condition(s) into BRIDGES (n = 11) or standard of care (n = 13). BRIDGES employed peer navigation one-on-one sessions and six weekly 2-h video psychoeducation group sessions. Feasibility and acceptability were assessed through participant quantitative and semistructured interviews. Intention-to-treat analyses were conducted to evaluate the preliminary effects of BRIDGES. BRIDGES was highly feasible and acceptable. Intervention participants demonstrated improved self-reported adherence to antiretroviral therapy at 3 months, and better engagement and retention in care and viral suppression at 12 months compared to control participants. BRIDGES is a promising program to provide syndemic-affected WLHA with the tools needed to mitigate social and structural barriers to HIV care.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)242-262
Number of pages21
JournalResearch on Social Work Practice
Volume33
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - Feb 2023

Keywords

  • HIV care continuum
  • mental health
  • peer navigation
  • social support
  • syndemic

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Social Sciences (miscellaneous)
  • Sociology and Political Science
  • General Psychology

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