Evaluating a community-based exercise intervention with adults living with HIV: protocol for an interrupted time series study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Our aim was to evaluate a community-based exercise (CBE) intervention with the goal of reducing disability and enhancing health for community-dwelling people living with HIV (PLWH).

Methods and analysis

We will use a mixed-methods implementation science study design, including a prospective longitudinal interrupted time series study, to evaluate a CBE intervention with PLWH in Toronto, Canada. We will recruit PLWH who consider themselves medically stable and safe to participate in exercise. In the baseline phase (0-8 months), participants will be monitored bimonthly. In the intervention phase (8-14 months), participants will take part in a 24-week CBE intervention that includes aerobic, resistance, balance and flexibility exercise at the YMCA 3 times per week, w

SUBMITTER: O'Brien KK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5073553 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature