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Alison Footman, PhD, MPH

@AlisonFootman

Focused on STI research and advocacy | Lover of @bojangles @cookout and North Carolina | Views are my own | She/her
Joined September 2018
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Alison Footman, PhD, MPH @AlisonFootman
Our new article in @STI_BMJ “‘Self-testing’ vs ‘self-collection’: The critical role of consistent language in STI diagnostics.”
✨ Inconsistent terms create confusing across research, policy, & programs
✨Words shape how people access care
Read more at sti.bmj.com/content/early/…
sti.bmj.com ‘Self-testing’ versus ‘self-collection’: the critical role of consistent language in the field of... Self-collection of specimens and self-testing for the detection of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are important tools that play a vital role in the prevention, detection and treatment of...
Alison Footman, PhD, MPH @AlisonFootman
As this government shutdown continues, it is important to understand the role our government has had or could have had on protecting the health of millions against STIs. The cancellation of STI grants is only going to send of backwards in preventing these infections.
TheBodyPro @BodyPROHIV Oct 3, 2025
In a new op-ed, public health expert @AlisonFootman shares what STI funding cuts look like on the ground — and why it’s a warning we shouldn’t ignore: bit.ly/460WiwX

#HIVCare #PublicHealth
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