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A Group Level Approach to Reduce HIV and STIs in Women of Color Residing in Low-Income and Transitional Housing in the Urban South

March 19 @ 10:45 am12:15 pm EDT

Black women at are increased risk HIV of infection compared to women in general. In 2022 in Alabama, over half of HIV people living with HIV were Black, almost a quarter were women, and 1 in 5 were unaware of their status. This data supports a need for HIV prevention interventions among youth and adults in the state. in 2024, The UAB Family Clinic introduced a new project based on the CDC intervention known as “Sister To Sister”, a one on one HIV testing and education session aimed at women color. The UAB Family clinic adapted this intervention for a small group setting to better accommodate the needs of the local population, and held 5 events across the Birmingham, AL metropolitan area.

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