Overview
This clinical trial will assess the acceptability and feasibility of a peer-supported behavioral physical activity intervention for women living with HIV and Hypertension.
Description
An individually randomized pilot trial (N=50) of an adapted behavioral physical activity (PA) intervention will be used to assess the feasibility and acceptability of providing exercise prescription, peer support, and home blood pressure monitoring to women ages 40+ living with HIV and Hypertension. Secondary outcomes to be assessed include systolic and diastolic blood pressure, PA time and intensity, PA self-efficacy, perceived social support, and health-related quality of life.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria:
- woman living with HIV
- age 40 and above
- diagnosed with HTN
- access to a personal phone for study-related phone calls
- willing to wear an accelerometer on their waist or hip for 7 days at beginning and end of 12-week intervention
- able to ambulate independently
- English speaking
Exclusion Criteria:
- Pregnant
- unable to provide informed consent due to cognitive deficit, serious mental illness, or active substance use
