Friendship groups boost HIV care and cut problem drinking
NCT ID NCT03157258
First seen Jan 25, 2026 · Last updated May 21, 2026 · Updated 13 times
Summary
This study tested whether delivering support through existing friend groups helps people living with HIV stay in medical care and reduce heavy drinking. Researchers enrolled 341 adults in St. Petersburg, Russia, who were HIV-positive and part of social networks with other HIV-positive friends. The approach aimed to harness mutual peer support to improve clinic visits, medication adherence, and viral suppression.
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Medical College of Wisconsin
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53202, United States
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