The purpose of this study is to design and refine a web-based platform developed for managing symptom burden in men who have sex who are HIV+ cancer survivors.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
32
Ten weekly therapist delivered group sessions delivered via web conference. Sessions focus on cognitive behavioral stress management, psychoeducation, and management strategies for dual diagnosis of HIV and cancer. Participants will have access to the SmartManage web platform which has all intervention material, resources, and exercises.
Participants in the control condition will view ten videos over ten weeks, consisting of informational and educational material relevant to cancer and HIV.
University of Miami
Miami, Florida, United States
Proportion of eligible SMM that agree to participate
Feasibility of the intervention will be reported as the proportion of eligible sexual minority men (SMM) who agree to participate versus decline
Time frame: Up to one year
USE Questionnaire Scores
Acceptability of the intervention will be reported as Usefulness, Satisfaction and Ease of Use (USE) Questionnaire Scores. USE is a 30-item questionnaire with a total score ranging from 30-240 with the higher score indicating greater acceptability of the intervention.
Time frame: Week 10
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