Qualitative insights from an online community-based exercise intervention for persons living with HIV.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Online community-based exercise (CBE) is a rehabilitation strategy that can promote health outcomes among people living with HIV. We aimed to describe experiences implementing a community-based exercise (CBE) intervention with adults living with HIV.

Methods

We conducted a longitudinal qualitative descriptive study involving interviews with adults living with HIV and persons implementing an online tele-coaching CBE intervention. Leveraging community-based research principles, the intervention aimed to improve physical activity engagement and health outcomes through online individualized coaching, online YMCA resources, and wearable fitness technology. We analyzed interviews with adults living with HIV and representatives involved in CBE implementation at baselin

SUBMITTER: Ibanez-Carrasco F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12415039 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature