Behavioral Activation, Nutrition, and Activity Intervention

Multi-Component Behavioral Activation, Nutrition, and Activity Intervention for Persons Aging With HIV

This study will explore if a behavioral intervention program to assist people aged 50 and older with HIV is practical. The program includes a coach who talks with participants, encouraging them to be more active, reduce loneliness, and eat healthier.

This study aims to see if a 12-week program called Behavioral Activation (BA) can help people aged 50 and above with HIV by reducing loneliness and boosting social engagement. The program includes physical activity and nutrition guidance and is led by remote coaches. Investigators will recruit participants from the University of Maryland THRIVE program and other HIV centers in Baltimore. Investigators will test the program with 10 people aged 50 and above with HIV to see if it works. If it proves to be helpful and accepted, investigators might move on to a larger study to evaluate it more thoroughly.

Inclusion Criteria:

1. 50 years of age or older
2. HIV positive diagnosis
3. Montreal Cognitive Assessment score > 13
4. Report minimal level of loneliness, isolation, and/or depression (PHQ9 > 5)
5. Able to consent
6. Ability to read or speak English
7. Attend the UM THRIVE Center or another HIV center in Baltimore

Exclusion Criteria:

1) No severe cognitive impairment