Testing a Self-management Intervention in HIV+ Asian Pacific Americans
Trial Parameters
Brief Summary
HIV infection rates are on a rapid rise within Asian Pacific Americans (APA) communities, with 80% of new infects being men. The purpose of this study is to adapt and evaluate the feasibility of a 4-session, 4-week family-informed self-management intervention protocol to promote health among APA men with HIV (APAMHIV). Family-informed self-management is a promising intervention to assist APAMHIV in securing family support and promoting health, and hence help address HIV epidemics in this understudied population.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Participants must: 1. be at least 18 years of age, 2. be self-identifying as APA, 3. be self-identifying as men, 4. be able to give informed consent to the study, 5. are currently taking ART and 6. be physically well enough to attend counseling sessions and follow-up visits. Exclusion Criteria: Participants who: 1. have a significant condition such as neurological or cardiovascular diseases that prevents them from fully participating the study, or 2. are unable to communicate in English or a major Asian language.