Post by Maastricht University | Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences

Many people with infectious diseases, such as HIV and hepatitis B and C, are unaware that they have them. Testing is an effective prevention strategy, which is why Nicole Dukers-Muijrers investigates how people can be reached and encouraged to get tested, and how the burden of infectious diseases can be reduced. Nicole pays special attention to social health: connections with others, contacts and relationships. "Social health is crucial in the prevention of infectious and chronic diseases, but has long been overlooked. There is much to be gained for healthcare and public health in this area." 👇 Read more about Nicole's research and how it contributes to national and European guidelines. Care And Public Health Research Institute (CAPHRI) Maastricht University - Health Promotion Maastricht University Knowledge and Expertise Center for Prevention and Vitality Maastricht UMC+ GGD Zuid-Limburg Chrissy Moonen Elfi Brouwers Zoïe Alexiou Senne Wijnen Lynn Theunissen