Can a brief peer-led group training intervention improve health literacy in persons living with HIV? Results from a randomized controlled trial.

摘要: Abstract Objective The goal of this study was to determine if a 6-week, peer-led intervention improves health literacy and numeracy among people living with HIV (PLWH). Methods We used randomized controlled trial repeated measurements, which included six, 90-minute, group-based training sessions. recruited PLWH participants (n = 359) from safety-net practices in the New York City Metropolitan area Rochester, NY. Participants were randomly assigned (1:1) an group (n = 180) or control (n = 179). Outcome measures collected at baseline, eight weeks post-baseline, six months using Brief Estimate Health Knowledge Action-HIV (BEHKA-HIV), Electronic Literacy Scale (eHEALS), Rapid Adult (REALM), Newest Vital Sign (NVS). Results had statistically significant improvements eHealth BEHKA-HIV compared group. There no changes general either greatest impact on lowest levels baseline. Conclusion positive participants’ literacy. Practice implications Our findings have for broadening function peer-workers care continuum.