The goal of this study is to assess how community-led group discussions abouthealth-related topics may alter beliefs and intentions regarding healthcarerecommendations, 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 one hour over the course of 12 weeks. The online
discussion groups were led by peer mentor facilitators and supported by a research team
member. Discussion topics included current events, COVID-19, and other health related
topics. Control group participants did not meet in weekly discussion groups. At
approximately the 0 month, 3 month, and 6 month time points, all participants answered
online surveys about health related topics. At the 3 month and 6 month time points, all
participants were also asked to self-administer a COVID-19 test that investigators
provide. Finally, around the fourth month, intervention group participants were invited
to an online feedback session with the research team about participants' experiences in
the study.
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,
3-month, and 6-month timepoints
- Ability to read, speak, and understand English
Exclusion Criteria:
- None
Macon & Joan Brock Virginia Health Institute at Old Dominion University
Norfolk, Virginia, United States
Kelli J England, PhD, Principal Investigator
Old Dominion University