Rachel C Brown
Biographic Data
| ID | 5457426 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Rachel C Brown |
| GIVEN NAMES | Rachel C |
| FAMILY NAME | Brown |
| SIGNATURE | BROWN R C |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Otago |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-6951-7073 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 16 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 5 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 16 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2001 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Using the critical path method (CPM) for evaluating allocation potential of temporary housing units
For disaster relief to be effective, responses must be quick and adaptable to the circumstances. The critical path method is a project management technique that assists in maintaining construction project timelines and limiting delays. This study applies the sequential approach of the critical path method to the manufacturing and logistical phases of post-disaster temporary housing to reduce delays that can lead to prolonged sheltering and homele…
Experiences with Pandemic Food Access Among Clinic-Based Community Supported Agriculture Program Participants
Is a Handful an Effective Way to Guide Nut Recommendations
Dietary guidelines recommend consuming 30 g of nuts per day to reduce the risk of chronic disease. A 'handful' is commonly used to guide consumers. Research is lacking on how this translates into actual gram amounts. This study quantified the grams of nuts represented by different portion size measures, including a 'handful' and '30 g serving' among 120 participants. Each participant was randomised to a sequence where they received three of six d…
Snacking on Almonds Lowers Glycaemia and Energy Intake Compared to a Popular High-Carbohydrate Snack Food: An Acute Randomised Crossover Study
Consuming nuts may have advantages over other snack foods for health and body-weight regulation. Suggested mechanisms include increased satiety and lower glycaemia. We used an acute randomised crossover trial to assess glycaemic and appetite responses to consuming two isocaloric snacks (providing 10% of participants' total energy requirements or 1030 kJ (equivalent to 42.5 g almonds), whichever provided greater energy): raw almonds and sweet bisc…
Changes in childhood experimentation with, and exposure to, tobacco and e-cigarettes and perceived smoking norms: A repeated cross-sectional study of 10–11 year olds’ in Wales
Children's experimentation with and exposure to tobacco, and their perceptions of smoking as a normative behaviour, have continued to decline alongside growth in exposure to e-cigarettes. Although a large majority of pupils reported they minded people smoking around them, there was some evidence of diminishing disapproval of secondhand smoke since 2007. Further research is needed to understand whether use of e-cigarettes in cars and homes is disp…
Little Joe Gould Arrives in Truro
Joe Gould, c. 1944 (by Ivan Opffer) The two anecdotes recounted in this Miranda issue are childhood memories of photographer Rachel Brown who currently lives in Cape Cod (www.rachelbrownphoto.com). little joe gould has lost his teeth and doesn’t know whereto find them (and found a secondhand set which click) littlegould used to amputate his appetite with bad brittlecandy but just (nude eel) now little joe lives on airExcerpt from a poem about Gou…
If the Suit Fits – A Norman Mailer anecdote
Norman Mailer and Molly Malone Cook, 1977 (photo by Rachel Giese Brown) Norman Mailer and Molly Malone Cook, 1977 (photo by Rachel Giese Brown) The two anecdotes recounted in this Miranda issue are childhood memories of photographer Rachel Brown who currently lives in Cape Cod (www.rachelbrownphoto.com). Norman Mailer’s new suit was hanging up in the Provincetown home of my employer, Molly Malone Cook and her partner, the poet Mary Oliver. Molly …
Observations by and Conversations with Health Workers and Hospital Personnel Involved in Transferring Māori Patients and Whānau to Waikato Hospital in Aotearoa New Zealand
The predominant focus of Aotearoa New Zealand's public health system on biomedical models of health has left little room for meaningful engagement with holistic indigenous approaches. Culturally appropriate provision and support are recognized for their relevance and importance during hospital transferals. Hospital staff involved in transfers to one of New Zealand's trauma centers share their observations of whānau Māori engagement during an admi…
Micronutrient status differs among Maasai and Kamba preschoolers in a supplementary feeding programme in Kenya
Since 2001, ChildFund Kenya has supplied micronutrient fortified school meals to preschoolers from two tribes (Kamba and Maasai) attending early childhood development (ECD) centres in Emali, S.E. Kenya. Lack of information on the micronutrient status of the preschoolers prompted a cross-sectional assessment of micronutrient (iron, zinc, selenium, vitamin A, vitamin D) status and prevalence of deficiencies among the two tribes. Data on sociodemogr…
Have e-cigarettes renormalised or displaced youth smoking? Results of a segmented regression analysis of repeated cross sectional survey data in England, Scotland and Wales
Research registry number: researchregistry4336
Current nut recommendation practices differ between health professionals in New Zealand
Objective Despite evidence linking regular nut consumption with reduced chronic disease risk, population-level intakes remain low. Research suggests nut-promoting advice from doctors facilitates regular nut consumption. However, there is no information on current nut recommendation practices of health professionals. The aim of the present study was to examine the advice provided by health professionals regarding nut consumption. Design In this cr…
Barriers to and facilitators and perceptions of nut consumption among the general population in New Zealand
Objective Despite considerable evidence supporting the health benefits of regular nut consumption, nut intakes remain lower than recommended among many populations. Understanding how the general population perceives nuts could inform strategies to promote regular nut consumption and increase intakes among the general public. Design Cross-sectional study. Participants were invited to complete a questionnaire which included information on nut consu…
Serum and erythrocyte folate status of New Zealand women of childbearing age following a countrywide voluntary programme by the baking industry to fortify bread with folic acid
Objective To estimate the folate status of New Zealand women of childbearing age following the introduction, in 2010, of a new voluntary folic acid fortification of bread programme. Design The 2011 Folate and Women’s Health Survey was a cross-sectional survey of women aged 18–44 years carried out in 2011. The survey used a stratified random sampling technique with the Electoral Roll as the sampling frame. Women were asked about consumption of fol…
Determining how best to support overweight adults to adhere to lifestyle change: Protocol for the SWIFT study
Australian and New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry ACTRN12615000010594. Registered 8th January 2015
Providing additional money to food-insecure households and its effect on food expenditure: A randomized controlled trial
Objectives Financial constraint is the underpinning determinant of household food insecurity; however, there has been little research examining the impact that increasing the ‘money available’ to food-insecure households could have on food purchasing. The main objective of the present study was to examine the effect of additional money (in the form of supermarket vouchers) on food expenditure in food-insecure households with children. Design A pa…
Stereotypes as justifications for prior intergroup discrimination: Studies of Scottish national stereotyping
Two studies provide support for the group‐justification approach to stereotyping (Tajfel, 1981 ; Huici, 1984 ). This approach contends that stereotypes not only serve cognitive functions for individuals but also provide a means of justifying prior intergroup discrimination. Study 1 investigated whether the content of the Scottish ingroup stereotype changes due to the prior expression of intergroup discrimination. Scottish students were primed wit…
Stereotypes as justifications for prior intergroup discrimination: Studies of Scottish national stereotyping
Two studies provide support for the group‐justification approach to stereotyping (Tajfel, 1981 ; Huici, 1984 ). This approach contends that stereotypes not only serve cognitive functions for individuals but also provide a means of justifying prior intergroup discrimination. Study 1 investigated whether the content of the Scottish ingroup stereotype changes due to the prior expression of intergroup discrimination. Scottish students were primed wit…
Stereotypes as justifications for prior intergroup discrimination: Studies of Scottish national stereotyping
Two studies provide support for the group‐justification approach to stereotyping (Tajfel, 1981 ; Huici, 1984 ). This approach contends that stereotypes not only serve cognitive functions for individuals but also provide a means of justifying prior intergroup discrimination. Study 1 investigated whether the content of the Scottish ingroup stereotype changes due to the prior expression of intergroup discrimination. Scottish students were primed wit…
Providing additional money to food-insecure households and its effect on food expenditure: A randomized controlled trial
Objectives Financial constraint is the underpinning determinant of household food insecurity; however, there has been little research examining the impact that increasing the ‘money available’ to food-insecure households could have on food purchasing. The main objective of the present study was to examine the effect of additional money (in the form of supermarket vouchers) on food expenditure in food-insecure households with children. Design A pa…
Determining how best to support overweight adults to adhere to lifestyle change: Protocol for the SWIFT study
Australian and New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry ACTRN12615000010594. Registered 8th January 2015
Serum and erythrocyte folate status of New Zealand women of childbearing age following a countrywide voluntary programme by the baking industry to fortify bread with folic acid
Objective To estimate the folate status of New Zealand women of childbearing age following the introduction, in 2010, of a new voluntary folic acid fortification of bread programme. Design The 2011 Folate and Women’s Health Survey was a cross-sectional survey of women aged 18–44 years carried out in 2011. The survey used a stratified random sampling technique with the Electoral Roll as the sampling frame. Women were asked about consumption of fol…
Barriers to and facilitators and perceptions of nut consumption among the general population in New Zealand
Objective Despite considerable evidence supporting the health benefits of regular nut consumption, nut intakes remain lower than recommended among many populations. Understanding how the general population perceives nuts could inform strategies to promote regular nut consumption and increase intakes among the general public. Design Cross-sectional study. Participants were invited to complete a questionnaire which included information on nut consu…
Current nut recommendation practices differ between health professionals in New Zealand
Objective Despite evidence linking regular nut consumption with reduced chronic disease risk, population-level intakes remain low. Research suggests nut-promoting advice from doctors facilitates regular nut consumption. However, there is no information on current nut recommendation practices of health professionals. The aim of the present study was to examine the advice provided by health professionals regarding nut consumption. Design In this cr…
Micronutrient status differs among Maasai and Kamba preschoolers in a supplementary feeding programme in Kenya
Since 2001, ChildFund Kenya has supplied micronutrient fortified school meals to preschoolers from two tribes (Kamba and Maasai) attending early childhood development (ECD) centres in Emali, S.E. Kenya. Lack of information on the micronutrient status of the preschoolers prompted a cross-sectional assessment of micronutrient (iron, zinc, selenium, vitamin A, vitamin D) status and prevalence of deficiencies among the two tribes. Data on sociodemogr…
Have e-cigarettes renormalised or displaced youth smoking? Results of a segmented regression analysis of repeated cross sectional survey data in England, Scotland and Wales
Research registry number: researchregistry4336
Little Joe Gould Arrives in Truro
Joe Gould, c. 1944 (by Ivan Opffer) The two anecdotes recounted in this Miranda issue are childhood memories of photographer Rachel Brown who currently lives in Cape Cod (www.rachelbrownphoto.com). little joe gould has lost his teeth and doesn’t know whereto find them (and found a secondhand set which click) littlegould used to amputate his appetite with bad brittlecandy but just (nude eel) now little joe lives on airExcerpt from a poem about Gou…
If the Suit Fits – A Norman Mailer anecdote
Norman Mailer and Molly Malone Cook, 1977 (photo by Rachel Giese Brown) Norman Mailer and Molly Malone Cook, 1977 (photo by Rachel Giese Brown) The two anecdotes recounted in this Miranda issue are childhood memories of photographer Rachel Brown who currently lives in Cape Cod (www.rachelbrownphoto.com). Norman Mailer’s new suit was hanging up in the Provincetown home of my employer, Molly Malone Cook and her partner, the poet Mary Oliver. Molly …
Observations by and Conversations with Health Workers and Hospital Personnel Involved in Transferring Māori Patients and Whānau to Waikato Hospital in Aotearoa New Zealand
The predominant focus of Aotearoa New Zealand's public health system on biomedical models of health has left little room for meaningful engagement with holistic indigenous approaches. Culturally appropriate provision and support are recognized for their relevance and importance during hospital transferals. Hospital staff involved in transfers to one of New Zealand's trauma centers share their observations of whānau Māori engagement during an admi…
Is a Handful an Effective Way to Guide Nut Recommendations
Dietary guidelines recommend consuming 30 g of nuts per day to reduce the risk of chronic disease. A 'handful' is commonly used to guide consumers. Research is lacking on how this translates into actual gram amounts. This study quantified the grams of nuts represented by different portion size measures, including a 'handful' and '30 g serving' among 120 participants. Each participant was randomised to a sequence where they received three of six d…
Snacking on Almonds Lowers Glycaemia and Energy Intake Compared to a Popular High-Carbohydrate Snack Food: An Acute Randomised Crossover Study
Consuming nuts may have advantages over other snack foods for health and body-weight regulation. Suggested mechanisms include increased satiety and lower glycaemia. We used an acute randomised crossover trial to assess glycaemic and appetite responses to consuming two isocaloric snacks (providing 10% of participants' total energy requirements or 1030 kJ (equivalent to 42.5 g almonds), whichever provided greater energy): raw almonds and sweet bisc…
Changes in childhood experimentation with, and exposure to, tobacco and e-cigarettes and perceived smoking norms: A repeated cross-sectional study of 10–11 year olds’ in Wales
Children's experimentation with and exposure to tobacco, and their perceptions of smoking as a normative behaviour, have continued to decline alongside growth in exposure to e-cigarettes. Although a large majority of pupils reported they minded people smoking around them, there was some evidence of diminishing disapproval of secondhand smoke since 2007. Further research is needed to understand whether use of e-cigarettes in cars and homes is disp…
Experiences with Pandemic Food Access Among Clinic-Based Community Supported Agriculture Program Participants
Using the critical path method (CPM) for evaluating allocation potential of temporary housing units
For disaster relief to be effective, responses must be quick and adaptable to the circumstances. The critical path method is a project management technique that assists in maintaining construction project timelines and limiting delays. This study applies the sequential approach of the critical path method to the manufacturing and logistical phases of post-disaster temporary housing to reduce delays that can lead to prolonged sheltering and homele…
Medicine (12 works) · Environmental health (9 works) · Public health (6 works) · Internal Medicine (4 works) · Nuts composition and effects (4 works) · Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet (4 works) · Demography (3 works) · Demography (3 works) · Engineering (3 works) · Gerontology (3 works)