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Community and Behavioral Health News
The latest news from the Department of Community and Behavioral Health at the University of Iowa College of Public Health.
UI researchers investigate stigma behind HIV
CPH researchers Oluwafemi Adeagbo and Oluwaseun Badru are studying the stigma that surrounds HIV in Nigeria and the important role social support plays for people living with HIV. (Daily Iowan) Published September 28, 2023
College of Public Health announces the Institute for Public Health Practice, Research and Policy
As part of a reorganization within the College of Public Health, the Iowa Institute of Public Health Research and Policy will be renamed and combined with the Institute for Public Health Practice and the Center for Public Health Statistics. The new organizational structure encompassing these units will be named the Institute for Public Health Practice, Research and Policy (IPHPRP). Published September 28, 2023
Free registration for students attending Iowa Rural Health Association conference
Sponsorship support from the College of Public Health will allow up to 20 students to register at no cost to attend the 2023 Iowa Rural Health Association annual conference. The one-day, in-person conference will take place Oct. 18. Published September 26, 2023
Call for Research Week poster abstracts
Students, postdocs, faculty, and staff are invited to submit abstracts for the CPH Research Week poster session on Oct. 31. Multiple $250 prizes will be awarded! Submissions are due Oct. 19. Published September 20, 2023
Watkins studying social media influence on vaping, energy drink consumption
University of Iowa student usage of electronic cigarettes, vapes, and the consumption of energy drinks has increased significantly, according to a recent survey. CPH assistant professor Shannon Lea Watkins and a team of student researchers are currently working to understand how e-cigarettes and energy drink consumption are portrayed on social media. (Daily Iowan) Published September 12, 2023
Hana Hinkle named a ‘40 Under 40 in Public Health’ honoree
Congratulations to College of Public Health alumna Hana Hinkle (09MPH in community and behavioral health) for being named a "40 Under 40 in Public Health" honoree by the de Beaumont Foundation. This award recognizes rising leaders who are working to improve the health of communities across the nation. Published September 11, 2023
Rima Afifi to present the 2023 Distinguished Faculty Lecture
The College of Public Health 2023 Distinguished Faculty Lecture, originally scheduled for Nov. 1, 2023, has been rescheduled to take place April 15, 2024. Published September 6, 2023
Adeagbo contributes to research on orofacial clefts and families
A team of researchers that includes CPH assistant professor Oluwafemi Adeagbo has received a grant to extend research on the genetics of orofacial clefts in African populations. The overall aim of the supplemental project is to increase participation in genetics and genomic research and to support families as they navigate cultural challenges associated with orofacial clefting. Published August 29, 2023
Adeagbo writes about importance of social support for people living with HIV
Oluwafemi Adeagbo, assistant professor of community and behavioral health, co-authored an article about a study that examined how social support affects the well-being of people living with HIV in Nigeria. (The Conversation) Published August 29, 2023
Afifi discusses mental health and immigrant communities
In this episode of My City My Health Podcast, Rima Afifi, a public health expert and professor, discusses mental health in immigrant and refugee communities. Published August 23, 2023