Evaluating a Community-Led COVID-19 Testing Intervention to Address Mistrust - Study 1

Evaluating a Community-Led COVID-19 Testing Intervention to Address Mistrust

The goal of this study is to assess how community-led group discussions about health-related topics may alter beliefs and intentions regarding healthcare 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 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.

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