AIR-P Presents: Addressing Reproductive Health and Obstetrics/Gynecology Health Care in Autistic Adults
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4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. ET
Location: Zoom Webinar
Webinar Description:
Dr. Jennifer Ames from the AIR-P Gender, Sexuality, and Reproductive Health Research Node, will describe ongoing research examining reproductive health and obstetrics/gynecology health care gaps for autistic people, inclusive of female, transgender, and gender-diverse identities. The presentation will focus on topics such OB/GYN clinic visits, cervical cancer screenings, and use of hormonal contraception, with particular attention to differences across sociodemographic characteristics. Future work investigating obstetric care quality and pregnancy experiences will also be discussed.
Presenters:
Dr. Jennifer Ames is a staff scientist at the Division of Research at Kaiser Permanente Northern California (KPNC). She is a member of the AIR-P Gender, Sexuality, and Reproductive Health Research Node, led by Drs. Lisa Croen and Maria Massolo at Kaiser Permanente Northern California. Dr. Ames' research focuses on the epidemiology of autism and co-occurring physical and mental health conditions and the delivery of healthcare services to autistic people. She has been involved in studies of provider approaches to transitioning autistic youth from pediatric to adult health care and patterns of health care utilization during the transition to adulthood. Her current work seeks to understand what factors contribute to OB/GYN healthcare gaps for autistic people and generate knowledge that can inform the development of both provider and patient-oriented interventions to mitigate these barriers.
