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Bridge to Belonging: Peer Led Intervention to Reduce Loneliness and Depression Among Older Gay and Bisexual Men

RecruitingNAAges 50 Years - anyAllFenway Community Health
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

Older gay and bisexual men living with HIV (OGBMLH) are more likely to experience depression and loneliness, which can lead to negative health outcomes. This mixed-methods research study will assess the feasibility and acceptability of the Bridge to Belonging (B2B) intervention. B2B is a peer-delivered, manualized program designed to increase engagement in LGBTQ+-affirming elder services and thereby reduce loneliness and depression among OGBMLH. The program utilizes a) cognitive behavioral therapy-based Friendship Enrichment Program (FEP) to build social skills; b) Peer Mentoring (PM) to model and support engagement in community services; and c) connecting participants to affirming elder services such as meal programs, bereavement groups, social activities, etc. Interventions like B2B are essential to the NIH's goal of improving access to behavioral interventions through advances in HIV/

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๐Ÿ“‹ Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * HIV+ and provide evidence or documentation of HIV+ status * Willing to release HIV-related health records * Self-identify as a man who has sex with men * Able to provide informed consent in English * Be โ‰ฅ50 years old * Score at least a 2 on the PHQ-2 OR score at least a 4 on the UCLA Shortened Loneliness Scale Exclusion Criteria: * HIV- * Does not self-identify as a man who has sex with men * Is less than 50 years old * Scores less than 2 on the PHQ-2 AND scores less than 4 on the UCLA Shortened Loneliness Scale
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What it tests

  • B2B Intervention
  • Control condition
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Where

1 site
Fenway Health
Boston, United States
๐Ÿค Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible โ€” always decide together with your own doctor.
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