The Harnessing Online Peer Education COVID-19 (HOPE COVID-19) intervention will assess whether a peer-led online support community can improve behavioral health outcomes related to COVID-19.
The Harnessing Online Peer Education COVID-19 (HOPE COVID-19) intervention will assess
whether a peer-led online support community can improve behavioral health outcomes related to
COVID-19. Participants in the intervention group will be assigned to peer leaders trained in
the HOPE intervention methods.
Behavioral: HOPE intervention
Online peer support community of peers trained in behavior change science
Inclusion Criteria:
1. 18-30 years old
2. English speakers only
3. U.S. Resident
4. Part of phase 1a or 1b of COVID-19 vaccine rollout (Healthcare personnel, education,
and frontline essential workers, verified through LinkedIn profile)
5. Uses social media and/or online communities greater than twice per week
6. Has, or is willing to accept a friend request and group invite from our Facebook
social media page
7. Have not received a COVID-19 vaccine and do not have medical conditions or other
circumstances preventing them from receiving one
Exclusion Criteria:
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UC Irvine
Irvine, California, United States