UAB CFAR Behavioral & Community Sciences Core

We offer services to researchers/community partners conducting or interested in behavioral and community sciences studies in HIV prevention, treatment, & care.

[UAB @UABNews]

Due to the recent surge of COVID-19 and updated CDC guidance, UAB will require face coverings indoors on campus-regardless of vaccine status-effective Thursday, July 29. #UABUnited

[UAB CFAR @uabcfar]

Congratulations on the appointment of #UABCFAR co-director @docmugs as the co-director of the @uabCCTS. Way to go! @UAB_ID

[UAB @UABNews]

Just how contagious is the new #deltavariant?

“The Delta variant is much more infectious than any virus we have had to deal with as a routine respiratory virus in the population, ever, in our lifetime," says
@DrJeanneM.

Watch full video ⤵️
https://t.co/uRA7nhLXFl

[UAB Students @UABStudents]

Missed yesterday's COVID-19 Vaccination pop-up clinic? No worries! 👍 There are 2 more opportunities left in this round of vaccinations. Students who complete their vaccination will be eligible to receive a Vaxxed and Back T-shirt and $20 in Blazer Bucks: https://t.co/dzOxzd6VlN

[CDC @CDCgov]

#DeltaVariant surging in U.S. New data show Delta much more contagious than previous versions of #COVID19. Unvaccinated people: get vaccinated & mask until you do. Everyone in areas of substantial/high transmission should wear a mask, even if vaccinated.
https://t.co/tt49zOEC8#DeltaVariant surging in U.S. New data show Delta much more contagious than previous versions of #COVID19. Unvaccinated people: get vaccinated & mask until you do. Everyone in areas of substantial/high transmission should wear a mask, even if vaccinated.
https://t.co/tt49zOEC8#DeltaVariant surging in U.S. New data show Delta much more contagious than previous versions of #COVID19. Unvaccinated people: get vaccinated & mask until you do. Everyone in areas of substantial/high transmission should wear a mask, even if vaccinated.
https://t.co/tt49zOEC8#DeltaVariant surging in U.S. New data show Delta much more contagious than previous versions of #COVID19. Unvaccinated people: get vaccinated & mask until you do. Everyone in areas of substantial/high transmission should wear a mask, even if vaccinated.
https://t.co/tt49zOEC8#DeltaVariant surging in U.S. New data show Delta much more contagious than previous versions of #COVID19. Unvaccinated people: get vaccinated & mask until you do. Everyone in areas of substantial/high transmission should wear a mask, even if vaccinated.
https://t.co/tt49zOEC8N

[UAB CFAR Behavioral & Community Sciences Core @uabcfarbcsc]

Did you know many people in our country are living with a daily regimen of medication to treat their HIV? Here we have put together some information so you can learn more about HIV treatment. Source: https://t.co/uMLvbmUx5M

[UAB CFAR Behavioral & Community Sciences Core @uabcfarbcsc]

Webinar today at 1pm CST! Join LIVE on Facebook at UAB CFAR Behavioral & Community Sciences Core!

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If you want to confirm your HIV status, you not only have the option of going to clinics near you but there are also HIV Self-tests. To find the right self-test for you, check out this post. Source: https://t.co/xw5WP4MzI0

[UAB CFAR Behavioral & Community Sciences Core @uabcfarbcsc]

The Inter-CFAR Faith and Spirituality Research Collaborative and the U.S. HIV/AIDS Faith Coalition are pleased to partner and announce our joint webinar, Offering Hope for the Future: How HIV Vaccine Research Informed COVID-19 Vaccine Research.

[UAB CFAR Behavioral & Community Sciences Core @uabcfarbcsc]

As we celebrate fathers everywhere, check out these facts about Men’s Health and HIV!

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Stigma in relation to HIV has been recognized as a barrier to accessing HIV prevention and care services. Here are some myths surrounding LGBTQ & HIV Stigma association and facts to help remove barriers in society. Check out the post below!

#HIV #LGBTQ #STIGMA #HIVSTIGMA

[UAB CFAR Behavioral & Community Sciences Core @uabcfarbcsc]

Please join us for a Magic City LGBTQ Endowed Professorship presentation, hosted by the Department of Health Behavior. This candidate seminar will be presented by Dr. Sarah MacCarthy this Friday, June 4, 2021, from 1 – 2 pm in RPHB 107.

[UAB CFAR Behavioral & Community Sciences Core @uabcfarbcsc]

Public health actions, such as social distancing, are necessary to reduce the spread of COVID-19, but they can increase stress and anxiety. Learning to cope with stress in a healthy way will make you, and those around you become more resilient.
#COVID19 #MentalHealth

[UAB CFAR Behavioral & Community Sciences Core @uabcfarbcsc]

According to the NIMH, nearly one in five U.S. adults live with a mental illness. More specifically, mental health, affects many people living with HIV. Check out this post to find out more about the correlation between mental health and HIV.
#HIV #mentalhealth #AIDS

[UAB CFAR Behavioral & Community Sciences Core @uabcfarbcsc]

The UAB Family Clinic is offering free HIV self-testing kits to Alabama residents. Call 205-638-9400 to get your kit today! #HIV #HIVtesting #EndHIVEpidemic

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Our researcher spotlight this month is Dr. Kaylee B. Crockett! Check out this post to see how they are working towards Ending the HIV Epidemic through research on HIV, cardiovascular disease, mental health, and stigma and discrimination.

#HIV #UABCFAR #Community #Prevention

[UAB CFAR Behavioral & Community Sciences Core @uabcfarbcsc]

mRNA vaccines teach our cells how to make a piece of a protein, without interacting with our DNA, to trigger an immune response and build immunity to the virus that causes #COVID19. Learn about mRNA vaccines and how they work: https://t.co/5X9pMgOEPl

[UAB CFAR Behavioral & Community Sciences Core @uabcfarbcsc]

This week's Community Engagement Spotlight is Firehouse Ministries in Birmingham. Their most recent addition includes safe housing for single men with children. To learn more, visit https://t.co/is7ZUjtmpK.

#helpthehomeless
#endpoverty
#communityoutreach