Physical Activity for PLWH and Unhealthy Drinking

"A study interventionist will conduct phone/video sessions and provide information regarding the acute and long-term psychological and physical benefits of increasing PA. Participants will be introduced to the concept of utilizing brief bouts of PA as a coping strategy for managing emotions and urges to drink alcohol in-the-moment. Participants will also be given information on the public health guidelines for PA (and how these translate into step counts) as well as how to determine if their PA is moderate intensity (e.g., measuring heart rate and identifying rate of perceived exertion). Study clinicians will also orient participants to the proper use of the Fitbit activity tracker and tips for self-monitoring step counts with the tracker and on the app and/or website."

Interventionists will provide participants information about the proper use of the Fitbit activity tracker and offer tips for self-monitoring step counts with the tracker and on the app and/or website.