The goal of this adapted intervention study is to assess how community-led groupdiscussions about health-related topics may alter beliefs and intentions regardinghealthcare recommendations, such as COVID-19 testing and vaccination.
Eligible participants were randomized to intervention or control group. Intervention
group participants met virtually with other community member participants in small
discussion groups once a week for 75 minutes over the course of 14 weeks. The online
discussion groups were led by peer mentor facilitators and supported by a research team
member. Discussion topics included current events and other health related topics.
Control group participants did not meet in weekly discussion groups. At approximately the
0 weeks, 14 weeks, and 18 weeks time points, all participants answered online surveys
about health related topics. At the 14 weeks and 18 weeks time points, all participants
were asked to self-administer a COVID-19 test that investigators provide.
Behavioral: Community-led discussion
Participants engage in weekly community-led small group discussions about health related
topics
Inclusion Criteria:
- 18 years or older
- Resident of one of the 9 housing authority agencies
- Willing to participate in Zoom meetings and complete online assessments at baseline,
14-week, and 18-week timepoints
- Ability to read, speak, and understand English
Exclusion Criteria:
- May not have participated in Study 1
Macon & Joan Brock Virginia Health Institute at Old Dominion University
Norfolk, Virginia, United States
Kelli J England, PhD, Principal Investigator
Old Dominion University