#SafeHandsSafeHearts: An eHealth Intervention for COVID-19 Prevention and Support (COVID-19)
Covid19
About this trial
This is an interventional prevention trial for Covid19 focused on measuring COVID-19, Protective behaviors, LGBT populations, Racialized populations, Social determinants of health, Randomized controlled trial, Psychoeducation, Motivational-interviewing, Low- and middle-income countries, Psychological distress
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- 18 years or older
- Self-identified as LGBT+
- Lived in the study locale (city/region) for at least 6 months
- Plan to remain in the study locale (city/region) for at least 3 months
Exclusion Criteria:
- Located outside of Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (Canada), Mumbai/Thane (India) or Bangkok metropolitan area (Thailand)
Sites / Locations
- Women's Health in Women's HandsRecruiting
- Humsafar Trust
- Institute of HIV Research and Innovation
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
Other
Immediate
Waitlist
Behavioral: Motivational interviewing (MI)-based peer counseling: MI-based peer counseling will comprise of 3 weekly 1-hour sessions administered online addressing 1) Covid-19 knowledge; 2) Assessing risk for infection and understanding and practicing public health-recommended protective behaviors (masking, physical distancing, handwashing); and 3) Understanding psychosocial issues and maintaining mental wellness.
Behavioral: Motivational interviewing (MI)-based peer counseling: After the immediate group completes the intervention, the waitlist group will receive the intervention. MI-based peer counseling will comprise of 3 weekly 1-hour sessions administered online addressing 1) Covid-19 knowledge; 2) Assessing risk for infection and understanding and practicing public health-recommended protective behaviors (masking, physical distancing, handwashing); and 3) Understanding psychosocial issues and maintaining mental wellness.