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- What are your personal thoughts/opinions on FemTech? Is this an area that you think is important/interesting/problematic? Explain why. (200 words minimum, 2 points)
Part B · I’d like for you to select a FemTech company and research the company/product. There are two comprehensive lists that I am linking below. The FemTech powerpoint also lists several interesting companies you may want to focus on. If you are having trouble picking one, you may want to think about any people in your life who may be struggling with a health condition and see if you can focus on that topic area. Connecting your course assignments to something applicable to you and/or the people in your life can help them become quite meaningful assignments. · · FemTech InsiderLinks to an external site. (FemTech Focus) · After you choose a company/product, answer the following questions. Don’t forget to include the name of the company/product you are focusing on at the beginning of your submission. No citations are required for Part B: · 3. Review the company/product mission. What problem is the company/product claiming to solve and how does it claim to solve it? ( 100 words minimum, 1 point). · 4. Describe the strengths and weakness of this company/product. Include at least 1 review from user(s) if they are available either on the company website or from Google ( 100 words minimum, 1 point) · 5. Would you recommend this company/product to a friend? Why or why not? Does any other company/product seem promising to you? ( 100 words minimum, 1 point). · 6. FemTech companies have recently been reaching out to recruit FIU students for internships and job opportunities. Which FemTech company might you (or a friend of yours) be the most interested in? Describe why. ( 100 words minimum, 1 point)
Overview
Health disparities
Introduction to FemTech
FemTech examples FemTech strengths and possible weaknesses Opportunities for further discussions on FemTech Gauge your interest It was not until 1993 that Congress passed the National Institute of Health Revitalization Act, which ensured women and people of color were included in all clinical research and that trials considered whether impact or efficacy varied based on race and sex. Because of this exclusion, women’s health diseases have been misdiagnosed, mistreated, and often completely missed (Baird, 2021) What is FemTech? A range of technology-enabled, consumer-centric products and solutions (Kemble et al., 2022) NextGen Jane Health In Her Hue Elvie Pelvic floor & Electronic/cordless breast pump In What Ways Has FemTech Been Successful? (Kemble et al., 2022) can increase access; can have multiple providers all in one place instead of making people make 4 different r appts Improving Care Delivery Enabling Self-Care Improving Diagnoses Addressing Stigmatized Health Topics Delivering Culturally Sensitive & Tailored Care The term/products not always inclusive to transgender & non-binary folx Reinforces idea that half the population is a “niche sub-category” or seen as the “other” Exclusion of those without access to smartphones Some products have high monthly cost and not covered by insurance Bikini medicine Some have called the term sexist and divisive Femtech products will encourage ‘pink tax’ —higher price points due to more stereotypically ‘feminine’ features and often pink coloring while the mainstream products are marketed at a lower and often more affordable price (Folkendt, 2019; Goldhill, 2019) This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND Other FemTech Companies Folx Health Gender-affirming healthcare Elektra Health Perimenopause & Menopause Elix Treating PMS through herbal medicine NextGen Jane Smart tampon to diagnose STI’s, PCOS, endometriosis Global FemTech Companies Theia (Brazil) Prenatal, childbirth, postpartum support Kosmotive (Rwanda) Period poverty and maternal health Lunar (Argentina) Menstrual Health NextWear Technology(Nigeria) Smart Bra to detect breast cancer NextWear Technology based in Nigeria Paloma Health image1.png image2.png image3.jpeg image4.jpeg image5.jpeg image6.jpeg image7.jpg image8.jpeg image9.jpeg
Overview
Health disparities
Introduction to FemTech
FemTech examples FemTech strengths and possible weaknesses Opportunities for further discussions on FemTech Gauge your interest It was not until 1993 that Congress passed the National Institute of Health Revitalization Act, which ensured women and people of color were included in all clinical research and that trials considered whether impact or efficacy varied based on race and sex. Because of this exclusion, women’s health diseases have been misdiagnosed, mistreated, and often completely missed (Baird, 2021) What is FemTech? A range of technology-enabled, consumer-centric products and solutions (Kemble et al., 2022) NextGen Jane Health In Her Hue Elvie Pelvic floor & Electronic/cordless breast pump In What Ways Has FemTech Been Successful? (Kemble et al., 2022) can increase access; can have multiple providers all in one place instead of making people make 4 different r appts Improving Care Delivery Enabling Self-Care Improving Diagnoses Addressing Stigmatized Health Topics Delivering Culturally Sensitive & Tailored Care The term/products not always inclusive to transgender & non-binary folx Reinforces idea that half the population is a “niche sub-category” or seen as the “other” Exclusion of those without access to smartphones Some products have high monthly cost and not covered by insurance Bikini medicine Some have called the term sexist and divisive Femtech products will encourage ‘pink tax’ —higher price points due to more stereotypically ‘feminine’ features and often pink coloring while the mainstream products are marketed at a lower and often more affordable price (Folkendt, 2019; Goldhill, 2019) This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND Other FemTech Companies Folx Health Gender-affirming healthcare Elektra Health Perimenopause & Menopause Elix Treating PMS through herbal medicine NextGen Jane Smart tampon to diagnose STI’s, PCOS, endometriosis Global FemTech Companies Theia (Brazil) Prenatal, childbirth, postpartum support Kosmotive (Rwanda) Period poverty and maternal health Lunar (Argentina) Menstrual Health NextWear Technology(Nigeria) Smart Bra to detect breast cancer Which company did you find most interesting, promising, problematic? Social science & Humanities majors have roles to play in this sector Want to learn more about FemTech? Elix event next semester Fill out to learn more: https://fiu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2gl3v6SsTD736g6 NextWear Technology based in Nigeria Paloma Health Describe