Professional Summary
In the last few years, Dr. Ford's research has focused on several areas. First she has conducted research on social and behavioral aspects of the AIDS epidemic and recently this work has focused on Thailand. A second area is the association of cognitive and physical functioning at midlife. A third area is migration in Southeast Asia and its associaiton with health and household welfare.
Courses Taught
EPID815: Research Seminar on AIDS and Sexually Transmitted Infections
Syllabus (PDF)
Recently, I have taught courses at Mahidol University in Bangkok on AIDS, longitudinal data analysis, and program evaluation.
Education
B.A., Mathematics, Boston College, 1971
Ph.D., Sociology/Population Studies, Brown University, 1975
Research Interest & Projects
Dr. Ford's current research includes several areas. First, her research includes social and behavioral aspects of the AIDS epidemic with a recent focus on Thailand. Here she is studying the AIDS risk behaviors of migrant workers as well as the sexual behavior of older adults. A second area includes women's health at midlife where she is collaborating with Dr. Sowers in an investigation of cognitive and physical functioning at midlife. A third area is migration, health and household welfare in Thailand.
Selected Publications
Ford K, Chamratrithirong A (2009). HIV Testing and Sexual Behavior among Older Thai Adults Sexual Health
Ford K, Sowers MF, Seeman T, Greendale G, Everson S (2009). Cognitive and Physical Functioning are Related in a longitudinal Study of Women at Midlife. Gerontology
Ford K, Jampaklay A, Chamratrithirong A (June, 2009). Remittances and Household Wealth in Kanchanaburi, Thailand Asia Pacific Migration Review
Ford, K., Chamratrithirong, A." (2008). Migrant Seafarers and HIV Risk in Thai Communities AIDS Education and Prevention, 20(5), 454-463.
Sasiwongsaroj, K., Sethaput, C., Ford, K. (2008). Child Mortality Inequality between Thais and Hilltribes in Thailand: Study from Population and Housing Census 2000. Journal of Population and Social Studies, 16(2), 143-164.
Ford, K., Chamratrithirong, A. (2007). Sexual Partners and Condom Use of Migrant Workers in Thailand AIDS and Behavior, 11, 905-912.
Ford, K., Rukumnuaykit, P.,Kanchanachitra, C. (2006). Mortality and Household Income. Mortality in Thailand, Institute for Population and Social Research, Mahidol
Sawtri, A., Sumantera, G., Wirawan, D.N., Lehman, E., Ford, K. (2006). Drug User's Experience of HIV Testing in Bali, Indonesia. AIDS Care, 577-588.
Ford, K., Hosegood, V. (2005). AIDS Mortality and the Mobility of Children in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Demography, 42, 757-768.
Ford, K., Wirawan, D.N. (2004). Condom use among brothel based sex workers and clients in Bali, Indonesia Sexual Health, 2, 89-96.
Professional Affiliations
Population Association of America
International AIDS Society
International Union for the Scientific Study of Population
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