abstract_text: The emergence of HIV as a chronic condition means that people living with HIV are required to take more responsibility for the self-management of their condition , including making physical , emotional and social adjustments .

target: BACKGROUND


abstract_text: This paper describes the design and evaluation of Positive Outlook , an online program aiming to enhance the self-management skills of gay men living with HIV .


abstract_text: This study is designed as a randomised controlled trial in which men living with HIV in Australia will be assigned to either an intervention group or usual care control group .

target: METHODS


abstract_text: The intervention group will participate in the online group program ` Positive Outlook ' .


abstract_text: The program is based on self-efficacy theory and uses a self-management approach to enhance skills , confidence and abilities to manage the psychosocial issues associated with HIV in daily life .


abstract_text: Participants will access the program for a minimum of 90 minutes per week over seven weeks .


abstract_text: Primary outcomes are domain specific self-efficacy , HIV related quality of life , and outcomes of health education .