Friendship and support: a new way to help HIV+ men stay healthy

This study tests whether a program that helps HIV-positive men who have sex with men build supportive friendships and community connections can improve their medical care attendance and overall health. One hundred participants in St. Petersburg, Russia, will receive either standard counseling or the same counseling plus extra help building a support network. Researchers will check if the program leads to better appointment keeping, viral suppression, and well-being over 12 months.