Kaylee Crockett, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Department of Family & Community Medicine
Alabama
State
Primary care patients with hypertension and their supportive care partners
Target Population
Hypertension Management, Cardiovascular Risk Reduction, and Lifestyle Modification
Focus
Kaylee B. Crockett, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Family and Community Medicine at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). She is a clinical health psychologist and clinical scientist whose research examines how social and behavioral factors influence chronic illness management. Her work focuses on the role of social support, behavioral interventions, and patient engagement in improving health outcomes, particularly for individuals with cardiometabolic conditions.
In addition to her research, Dr. Crockett leads an integrated Primary Care Behavioral Health clinic within UAB’s Family and Community Medicine department, where she provides care for patients across the lifespan to address stress, mental well-being, and other factors that impact physical health. She is committed to developing evidence-based, patient-centered strategies that enhance access to behavioral healthcare in primary care and community settings. Her goal is to support sustainable health habits and resilience in chronic disease management by integrating behavioral health services into medical care.
Forge AHEAD Pilot Projects
Adaptation and Initial Feasibility of a Primary Care-based Dyadic Cardiovascular Risk Reduction Intervention: “Heart Care Pairs”
A mixed methods pilot feasibility study of a primary care-based dyadic cardiovascular risk reduction intervention: “Heart Care Pairs”
News about Kaylee
Heart health takes teamwork: How Forge AHEAD and one UAB researcher are creating lasting change
High blood pressure silently affects over 42% of adults in Alabama, often without noticeable symptoms, making it a serious health risk. Managing this condition can be challenging, especially when striving for lasting changes that improve health.
Embracing values-based self-care during the holidays
As the holiday season picks up, and it’s easy to get caught in the hustle and bustle. In the November 13 webinar, “Values-based Self Care for the Holiday Season and Beyond,” Kaylee Crockett, Ph.D., Forge AHEAD scholar and assistant professor of Family and Community Medicine, shared invaluable insights on aligning self-care practices with personal values.
Project Summaries
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