Focus groups inform a mobile health intervention to promote adherence to a Mediterranean diet and engagement in physical activity among people living with HIV.

ABSTRACT:

Background

A personalized mobile health intervention (iSTEP) aims to promote a Mediterranean diet and increase physical activity, thereby improving neurocognitive functioning among persons living with HIV (PLWH). This article describes a qualitative study conducted to develop iSTEP for PLWH, including assessment of diet habits and preferences for tracking physical activity.

Method

Two focus groups, with seven and 13 PLWH respectively, discussed barriers and facilitators of a healthy diet and provided feedback to refine iSTEP components, including the feasibility of using a Fitbit and the content of text messages designed to encourage improved diet and physical activity.

Results

Focus group discussions revealed several healthy diet barriers, including housing instabili

SUBMITTER: Henry BL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6343351 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature