Sarah Foley

Background Diagnosis of autism in adulthood is becoming increasingly common, largely due to improved public and professional autism awareness. While there has been recent research about late-identified autistic people’s lived experiences, further consolidation of their post-diagnostic support needs is required. This systematic review aims to synthesise the current evidence surrounding the support needs of late-identified autistic people, with the aim of contributing towards the development of post-diagnostic support pathways. Methods A systematic review of qualitative, quantitative and mixed-methods research examining the experiences of late-identified autistic people who have either received post-diagnostic support or discuss desired post-diagnostic support will be undertaken. A search of five electronic databases (PubMed, Web of Science, ASSIA, CINAHL and PsycInfo/PsycArticles) will be conducted, using a pre-defined search strategy. Results will be uploaded to Covidence, where duplicates will be removed, and studies independently screened by two reviewers by title and abstract, and full-text, to check for eligibility. Any conflict in decisions will be resolved by discussion, potentially with a third reviewer. The quality of papers will be assessed using the JBI Assessment of Risk of Bias for Analytical Cross-Sectional Studies, the JBI Critical Appraisal Checklist for Qualitative Research or the Mixed-Methods Appraisal Tool, as relevant. Results Relevant data will be extracted into a data extraction form. Quantitative data may consist of narrative descriptions of inferential or descriptive statistics, extracted verbatim where possible, while qualitative data may consist of themes, subthemes, quotes and author interpretations. Thematic synthesis will be used to analyse the extracted data and integrate the findings in a narrative synthesis approach. Conclusions Given the high rate of unmet support needs among late-identified autistic people, this systematic review will have a key role in providing much-needed context and information about the support needs of this group, and making recommendations for the development of post-diagnostic support pathways.

Online pregnancy loss communities can allow users to locate valuable support and information after experiencing a loss. However, platform users also face challenges in learning how to safely engage with the emotive content and diverse experiences present in these communities. This raises questions about how these online communities are currently moderated. However, the practices and experiences of online pregnancy loss community moderators have not yet been examined in past research. This study sought to examine how moderators currently work to protect and maintain online pregnancy loss communities, and to determine how community moderation could potentially be improved in these online spaces. To address these research aims, ten semi-structured interviews were conducted with moderators of online pregnancy loss communities located across different online forums and social media platforms. A reflexive thematic analysis was conducted to analyse this interview data. Our findings show that moderators worked to foster supportive and inclusive communities by carefully removing inappropriate or insensitive posts, providing direct informational and emotional support to members, and creating separate online spaces to bring together members with specific experiences. While platform features and the support of charity organisations helped moderators to engage in these practices, we also identified factors which limited moderator performance. Reflecting on these findings, we discuss how many of the moderator practices specifically align with a trauma-informed approach, which could usefully inform the work of moderators in other online support contexts. We also outline research directions and sociotechnical implications for improving online pregnancy loss community moderation in the future.

Although empirical evidence demonstrates the association between time management and wellbeing, it is unclear whether time management interventions (TMIs) effectively support wellbeing in the workplace. Given rising concerns over employee wellbeing and the prevalence of time challenges in the workplace, TMIs may play a critical role in wellbeing promotion. This systematic review aimed to assess the effects of TMIs on workplace wellbeing, investigate the characteristics of these TMIs and evaluate the quality of these studies. Systematic searches of randomised controlled trials and quasi‐experiments published on or before 10 August 2025 were conducted in seven databases. The search was conducted for TMIs delivered in a workplace context, measuring at least one wellbeing variable. Seven studies met the inclusion criteria ( n = 442). A narrative synthesis reported on intervention content, delivery and effectiveness, revealing a limited and inconsistent evidence base to support TMI efficacy. Cochrane risk‐of‐bias tools were used, finding low quality across the studies. Findings call for more experimental evidence, with evaluation of a broader range of wellbeing variables needed. Drawing from the synthesised interventions, the process model of integrated time interventions is presented, providing theoretical advancements in the recognition of time interventions as wellbeing promoters. Finally, the review encourages higher quality intervention reporting practices to enhance the transparency and replicability of TMIs.

Globally, about 40% of women and people assigned female at birth live under laws that restrict or prohibit access to safe abortion care. Even where abortion is legal, socio-cultural stigma and health inequities hinder timely, equitable access. Technologies have been developed to support abortion seekers and providers in overcoming barriers to information, safe abortion care, and support. However, research on abortion care technologies is fragmented, spanning medical and computing publications, and lacking a consolidated understanding. To address this gap, we conducted a scoping review of 92 studies, examining technological applications, contexts of use, research methods, ethical considerations, and pathways to impact. This analysis informs the HCI research agenda for abortion care, highlighting future directions, and fostering reflection on design, ethics, and meaningful impact. We call on HCI researchers to move beyond telemedicine and U.S.-centric perspectives, re-politicize abortion care technologies, and consider temporality in delivering timely abortion care amid broader sociopolitical constraints.

Menstrual health literacy (MHL) is associated with better menstrual health management and greater understanding of how menstruation can impact general health and wellbeing. This article outlines the development and psychometric validation of the 22-item Menstrual Health Literacy Scale (MHLS-22), the first psychometric scale to measure MHL, and proposes a novel conceptual definition of MHL. Development of the MHLS-22 involved initial item generation, content validity analysis, exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis, and convergent and discriminant validity testing. These psychometric analyses provide support for the validity and reliability of the MHLS-22. The MHLS-22 is the first psychometric scale to measure MHL and is suitable for use in the evaluation and development of interventions targeting MHL.