Living with uncertainty and stigma: self-experimentation and support-seeking around polycystic ovary syndrome
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a condition that causes hormonal imbalance and
infertility in women and people with female reproductive organs. PCOS causes different …
infertility in women and people with female reproductive organs. PCOS causes different …
Menstrual (Im) mobilities and safe spaces
In cultural contexts where menstruation is a stigmatized health topic, daily management of
menstrual hygiene comes with its set of challenges. Our research aims to identify and …
menstrual hygiene comes with its set of challenges. Our research aims to identify and …
Examining the Social Aspects of Pregnancy Tracking Applications
Pregnancy is a significant but stressful life transition, requiring effort from multiple
stakeholders including expectant parents, family members, and friends to navigate. Existing …
stakeholders including expectant parents, family members, and friends to navigate. Existing …
" Wearing a High Heel and a House Shoe at the Same Time": Parents' Information Needs While Navigating Change in their Child's Behavioral Care
Change is an inevitable part of a parent's role, whether due to their child's development,
family life, or external events. To understand the information needs of parents navigating …
family life, or external events. To understand the information needs of parents navigating …
Unpacking the Lived Experience of Collaborative Pregnancy Tracking
Pregnancy brings physical, emotional, and economic challenges for expectant parent (s),
close relatives, and friends. Existing technology support, including tracking technology …
close relatives, and friends. Existing technology support, including tracking technology …
Women's Health, Wellbeing, & Empowerment
Research in the fields of Computer-Supported Cooperative Work (CSCW) and Human-
Computer Interaction (HCI) is increasingly examining topics surrounding women's health …
Computer Interaction (HCI) is increasingly examining topics surrounding women's health …
Toward understanding the cultural influences on social media use of middle class mothers in India
AS Prabhakar, E Maris, I Medhi Thies - … of the 2021 CHI conference on …, 2021 - dl.acm.org
This paper presents a preliminary investigation into the cultural influences on social media
use of middle class mothers in India. We focus on the interplay of cultural beliefs, norms, and …
use of middle class mothers in India. We focus on the interplay of cultural beliefs, norms, and …
Collaboration Challenges and Technology Opportunities at the Intersection of Perinatal and Mental Health Journeys
Collaborative Care Programs (CCPs) integrate mental health services into primary care
settings to help patients access much needed treatment. Technologies could increase the …
settings to help patients access much needed treatment. Technologies could increase the …
Toward Designing for Social Support Through Compassionate Interactions
AS Prabhakar, J Pong - Extended Abstracts of the 2023 CHI Conference …, 2023 - dl.acm.org
Prior research shows that compassion can promote social connection and well‐being.
Compassion is characterized by noticing another's suffering, connecting empathically …
Compassion is characterized by noticing another's suffering, connecting empathically …
Crafting Digital Experiences for Feminine Stress-care: An Exploratory Approach
This paper presents a series of preliminary studies aimed at developing a framework for
designing personal stress-care technology for women. We engaged 28 women in different …
designing personal stress-care technology for women. We engaged 28 women in different …