Publications by authors named "H B Brown"

Background: Identifying risk factors for postpartum depression (PPD) is critical to inform early intervention efforts. This study investigated the impact of adverse perinatal events on PPD.

Methods: We analyzed data from the Pregnancy Study Online (PRESTO), a North American prospective preconception cohort study.

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Objectives: Coronary heart disease (CHD) is the leading cause of global morbidity and mortality, yet no comprehensive evaluation of its global economic costs exists. We conducted a systematic review with meta-analysis to examine the costs of CHD treatment by region and CHD subtypes, examine whether there are cost difference by sex, and examine costing methodologies.

Design: We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of non-randomised studies.

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Importance: Women who identify as Black or African American are underrepresented in research about pelvic floor disorders.

Objectives: The objectives of this study were to describe the prevalence of and factors associated with urinary incontinence (UI) and UI care-seeking among adult women in a Wisconsin household survey.

Study Design: This was a cross-sectional analysis of data collected by the Survey of the Health of Wisconsin (SHOW).

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Measurements of resting metabolic rate (RMR) may be undertaken for dietary planning purposes or to assess for low energy availability (LEA). This study investigated barriers and enablers to measuring RMR in real-world, high-performance sport environments. Twelve interviews were conducted with technicians ( = 6 dietitians,  = 6 physiologists) employed across six National Institute Networks, two National Sporting Organisations and one professional sporting code.

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