Black Women’s Preconception Cardiovascular Health Study
Principal Investigator: Kyrah K. Brown, PhD
The prevalence of cardiovascular health risks are steadily increasing among non-pregnant, reproductive-age Black women in the U.S. As a result of systemic gendered racism, Black women are disproportionately impacted by cardiovascular risk and diseases, which contributes to increased risk of maternal mortality and morbidity. This purpose of this study is to understand cardiovascular health knowledge, health and healthcare behaviors, and attitudes about the quality of one’s social and physical environments among non-pregnant, reproductive-age (18-49) Black women in the United States. Dr. Erica Spears and Tara Robinson (Black Heart Association) contributed to the development of this study.
Presentations and/or Publications
- Havor E, Guèye S, & Brown KK. (2023). Preconception Cardiometabolic Health and Healthcare Factors among U.S. Black Women (18-49) by Age, Skin Tone, and Pregnancy Intention. Podium Presentation. UTHealth Houston SPH Dallas Campus, Research Beyond Boundaries Conference, Dallas, Texas.
- Havor E, Guèye S, & Brown KK. (2023). Examining factors associated with receipt of heart health screenings among black reproductive-age women in the United States. Poster presentation. American Public Health Association, Atlanta, GA.
- Guèye S, Havor E & Brown KK. (2023).Centering black women’s voices in cardiometabolic and reproductive health research: Findings from a pilot study. Podium presentation, Black Caucus of Health Workers. American Public Health Association, Atlanta, GA.
- Havor E, Guèye S, & Brown KK. (2024). Examining factors associated with receipt of heart health screenings among Black reproductive-age women in the United States. Poster presentation. 5th Annual Women’s Cardiovascular & Brain Health Symposium at University of Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth, Fort Worth, TX.