The Women's Caucus is interested in abstracts on topics that are related to the lives and health of women and girls of all ages. The Women's Caucus is particularly interested in social, cultural, environmental, and political contexts of women's health across the lifespan. The Women's Caucus welcomes conceptual and data-driven abstracts that discuss emerging trends in women's issues.
Maximum word count is 250
The Women's Caucus (established in 1970) represents the health care needs, interests, and demands for expanded women's health research. intervention and treatment services, and reproductive rights. The Women's Caucus develops programs exploring a range of women's health issues, needs, and emerging topics. The Women's Caucus also works closely with APHA, other caucuses (e.g., Men's Health Caucus), the Committee on Women's Rights, and various sections (e.g., Maternal and Child Health, Sexual and Reproductive Health) to develop public health policy on behalf of women and girls of all ages.
For the 2025 American Public Health Association Annual Meeting & Expo, the Women’s Caucus is interested in topics that are consistent with the annual meeting theme: "Making the Public's Health a National Priority."
We welcome submissions that are novel, related to emerging issues in the lives and health of women, and focus on the impact of rights on women’s health and well-being. The session topics are preliminary and do not reflect the precise content of the final program, which will be based on peer-review evaluations, program theme, and diversity of content.
Aging, Menopause, and Midlife Health (healthy aging, menopause care, cognitive health, and quality of life)
Breast, Gynecologic, and Reproductive Cancers (screening, survivorship, inequities, and advances in treatment)
Cardiovascular and Chronic Disease in Women (heart disease, diabetes, autoimmune conditions, and sex-specific research)
Economic, Structural, and Social Determinants of Women’s Health (poverty, caregiving, housing, employment, and health access)
Emerging and Other Women’s Health Issues
Gender-Based Violence and Its Public Health Consequences (intimate partner violence, sexual assault, trafficking, and trauma-informed care)
HIV, STIs, and Sexual Health Among Women and Gender-Diverse Populations (including prevention innovations, disparities, and aging with HIV)
Health Equity, Racism, and Marginalized Women’s Health (including women of color, incarcerated women, sex workers, and migrants)
Innovations in Women’s Health Research and Technology (digital health, femtech, community-based interventions, and implementation science)
Sexual & Reproductive Health Access and Policy (abortion care, contraception, maternal health, and reproductive justice)
Women’s Mental Health Across the Life Course (including trauma, stress, substance use, and post-pandemic impacts)
*** Students and New APHA Members are Encouraged to Submit Abstracts to Our Caucus ***
ABSTRACT EVALUATION CRITERIA
Peer Review of Abstracts is Blinded. Abstracts will be Peer Reviewed Based on the Following Criteria:
Abstract Content - Specific to presenting topic, must be of sound evidence-informed) practice and serve to maintain, develop, or increase the knowledge, skills, or competence of the public health professional. Content must be objective, free from bias and promotion, no use of commercial entities, products, services, logos, or brand names.
Learning Outcomes - At least two measurable learning outcomes that reflects what the learner will be able to do as a result of participating in this educational activity.
Gap Addressed - Were gaps identified? Was it based on sound science, evident-based (or evidence-informed) practice that identified a change in skills, knowledge, and/or the opportunity for improvement?
Qualification Statement - Did the presenter clearly describe his/her qualification and areas of expertise?
Advancement - Extent to which the work described has the potential to inform and advance women's health.
Relevance - How well the abstract relates to one or more important women's health issues.
Innovation - Innovative information and/or cutting edge topic not addressed elsewhere.
