Feasibility and Acceptability of Peer Intervention for Improving Mental Health Among People Accessing Hormone Care

Summary

The purpose of this study is to test whether the peer support program is acceptable, possible, and can improve mental health among individuals accessing hormone care. Eligible participants will be enrolled and randomized to the support program or enhanced usual care arm. Participants will take part in this study for 6 months.

Eligibility

Age range

18+ years

Sex

All

Healthy volunteers

No

Interventions

• Behavioral
  Peer support group

  A peer mentor will be matched to mentees with participant input. The first meeting is intended to establish contact and expectations. Sessions will be scheduled according to the participant's preferences, with a suggested frequency of once a month with more as necessary and feasible. Participants in the peer support group will have access to peer support options that include: one-one one meetings with a peer mentor; group meetings with mentors and other participants; and medical appointment buddy. Participants are not required to use every option each month. Study visits will be completed baseline-6 months.

• Other
  Enhanced Usual Care (EUC)

  Participants randomized to the usual care group will not have access to the peer support options but will complete the study visits (baseline-6 months). All participants will be given a resource document with community resources.

Location