The Positive Outlook Study: a randomised controlled trial evaluating the effectiveness of an online self management program for men living with HIV
Not Applicable
Completed
- Conditions
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)Infection - Acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS / HIV)Mental Health - Depression
- Registration Number
- ACTRN12612000642886
- Lead Sponsor
- Monash University
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Completed
- Sex
- Male
- Target Recruitment
- 120
Inclusion Criteria
HIV positive (self report)
Over 18 years old
Male
Self identifies as gay or MSM (men who have sex with men)
Ability to independently access a computer and use the internet for at least 90minutes per week for 7 weeks
Ability to read, write and understand English
Exclusion Criteria
Not provided
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Primary Outcome 1: outcomes of health education as assessed by the heiQ[Baseline, immediately after intervention completion and at 12 week follow up.];Primary Outcome 2: domain specific self efficacy as assessed by a survey specifically designed for this study[Baseline, immediately after intervention completion and at 12 week follow up.];Primary Outcome 3: quality of life as assessed by the PROQOL-HIV[Baseline, immediately after intervention completion and at 12 week follow up.]
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Social support as measured by the Duke Social Support Index (DSSI)[Baseline, immediately after intervention completion and at 12 week follow up.];Self efficacy as measured by the Generalised Self Efficacy Scale (GSE)[Baseline, immediately after intervention completion and at 12 week follow up.];General health and quality of life as measured by the SF12[Baseline, immediately after intervention completion and at 12 week follow up.];Depression as measured by the Depression Anxiety and Stress Scale (DASS21)[Baseline, immediately after intervention completion and at 12 week follow up.];Adjustment to HIV as measured by the Mental Adjustment to HIV Scale (MAH)[Baseline, immediately after intervention completion and at 12 week follow up.]