Assessing Peer Support for Physical Activity in Women With HIV and Hypertension

Adaptation and Pilot Testing a Behavioral Physical Activity Intervention With Peer Support for Women With HIV and Co-Occurring Hypertension

This clinical trial will assess the acceptability and feasibility of a peer-supported behavioral physical activity intervention for women living with HIV and Hypertension.

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.

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