Rural Health
Resources by State: Georgia
A Ten-Year Overview of Cancer Genetic Family History Screening in Georgia's Latina Population
Examines the use of cancer genetic family history (FH) screening among 9,328 Latina women in Georgia, utilizing 2013-2022 Georgia Center for Oncology Research and Education (GA CORE) screening data. Includes data on total positive and negative FH screening results, and compares changes in FH screening completion rates over time by rurality and social deprivation.
Author(s): D Ramirez Leon, L E Barber, S Gabram-Mendola, et al.
Citation: Frontiers in Public Health, 12, 1432971
Date: 10/2024
Type: Document
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Examines the use of cancer genetic family history (FH) screening among 9,328 Latina women in Georgia, utilizing 2013-2022 Georgia Center for Oncology Research and Education (GA CORE) screening data. Includes data on total positive and negative FH screening results, and compares changes in FH screening completion rates over time by rurality and social deprivation.
Author(s): D Ramirez Leon, L E Barber, S Gabram-Mendola, et al.
Citation: Frontiers in Public Health, 12, 1432971
Date: 10/2024
Type: Document
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Facilitators and Barriers to Implementing the Diabetes Prevention Program in Rural Church Settings: A Qualitative Study Using the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research
Analyzes the effectiveness of implementing a Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) in a rural church setting in Georgia. Utilizes feedback from interviews with church leaders and lifestyle coaches to discuss facilitators, such as academic partnerships and evidence-based programming, as well as barriers, such as transportation, childcare issues, prohibitive health problems, and more.
Author(s): Smita Rawal, Caleb A. Snead, Frantz D. Soiro, et al.
Citation: Journal of Rural Health
Date: 10/2024
Type: Document
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Analyzes the effectiveness of implementing a Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) in a rural church setting in Georgia. Utilizes feedback from interviews with church leaders and lifestyle coaches to discuss facilitators, such as academic partnerships and evidence-based programming, as well as barriers, such as transportation, childcare issues, prohibitive health problems, and more.
Author(s): Smita Rawal, Caleb A. Snead, Frantz D. Soiro, et al.
Citation: Journal of Rural Health
Date: 10/2024
Type: Document
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Private Well Water Stewardship in Rural Georgia
Analyzes the factors that impact private well water stewardship behaviors, such as education, the provision of household water treatment systems [HWTS], and the combination of education and HWTS. Utilizes data from 64 private well water owners in rural Georgia to discuss barriers and facilitators to well water testing and treatment.
Author(s): J. Edward Dotherow, Bettye Apenteng, Andrew Hansen, Asli Aslan
Citation: PLoS ONE, 19(9)
Date: 09/2024
Type: Document
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Analyzes the factors that impact private well water stewardship behaviors, such as education, the provision of household water treatment systems [HWTS], and the combination of education and HWTS. Utilizes data from 64 private well water owners in rural Georgia to discuss barriers and facilitators to well water testing and treatment.
Author(s): J. Edward Dotherow, Bettye Apenteng, Andrew Hansen, Asli Aslan
Citation: PLoS ONE, 19(9)
Date: 09/2024
Type: Document
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Assessing SNAP Participants' Fitness for Work: Final Report
Examines how assessments are made and implemented regarding Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) work requirements. Discusses variations of work requirements for able-bodied adults without dependents (ABAWDs) across 4 case study states: Georgia, Maryland, Texas, and Wisconsin. Includes SNAP applicant characteristics and determinations for work requirements by demographic information and urbanicity of metropolitan, micropolitan, or rural. Provides feedback from rural SNAP staff regarding difficulties assessing SNAP participants' fitness for work.
Additional links: Appendices, Summary
Author(s): Chrissy Steigelman, Irma Castañeda, Jackie Kauff, Katherine Allison-Clark, Johnny Willing
Date: 08/2024
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: USDA Food and Nutrition Service
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Examines how assessments are made and implemented regarding Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) work requirements. Discusses variations of work requirements for able-bodied adults without dependents (ABAWDs) across 4 case study states: Georgia, Maryland, Texas, and Wisconsin. Includes SNAP applicant characteristics and determinations for work requirements by demographic information and urbanicity of metropolitan, micropolitan, or rural. Provides feedback from rural SNAP staff regarding difficulties assessing SNAP participants' fitness for work.
Additional links: Appendices, Summary
Author(s): Chrissy Steigelman, Irma Castañeda, Jackie Kauff, Katherine Allison-Clark, Johnny Willing
Date: 08/2024
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: USDA Food and Nutrition Service
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Georgia State Office of Rural Health (SORH) Flex Grant: 2024 Health Equity Improvement Project Playbook
Presents health equity plans developed by 28 Georgia Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs). Contains information on goals, partnerships, priority populations, data use, and other aspects of health equity planning and implementation.
Date: 08/2024
Type: Document
Sponsoring organizations: Alliant Health Solutions, Georgia State Office of Rural Health
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Presents health equity plans developed by 28 Georgia Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs). Contains information on goals, partnerships, priority populations, data use, and other aspects of health equity planning and implementation.
Date: 08/2024
Type: Document
Sponsoring organizations: Alliant Health Solutions, Georgia State Office of Rural Health
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Appalachian Diseases of Despair
Provides information on Appalachian mortality disparities due to overdose, suicide, and alcoholic liver disease/cirrhosis among people ages 15-64. Utilizes data from the 2022 Multiple Cause of Death database broken down by Appalachian state, region, gender, and metropolitan or nonmetropolitan status.
Date: 08/2024
Type: Document
Sponsoring organizations: Appalachian Regional Commission, East Tennessee State University Center for Rural Health Research, NORC Walsh Center for Rural Health Analysis
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Provides information on Appalachian mortality disparities due to overdose, suicide, and alcoholic liver disease/cirrhosis among people ages 15-64. Utilizes data from the 2022 Multiple Cause of Death database broken down by Appalachian state, region, gender, and metropolitan or nonmetropolitan status.
Date: 08/2024
Type: Document
Sponsoring organizations: Appalachian Regional Commission, East Tennessee State University Center for Rural Health Research, NORC Walsh Center for Rural Health Analysis
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Comparative Analysis of Breast and Lung Cancer Survival Rates and Clinical Trial Enrollments Among Rural and Urban Patients in Georgia
Examines if there is a presence of health disparities when comparing rural and urban breast and lung cancer patients in Georgia. Analyzes survival rates and clinical trial enrollments at a Comprehensive Cancer Center (CCC), providing rural versus urban descriptive statistics.
Author(s): Tatiana Kurilo, Rebecca D. Pentz
Citation: Oncology Research, 32(9), 1401-1406
Date: 08/2024
Type: Document
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Examines if there is a presence of health disparities when comparing rural and urban breast and lung cancer patients in Georgia. Analyzes survival rates and clinical trial enrollments at a Comprehensive Cancer Center (CCC), providing rural versus urban descriptive statistics.
Author(s): Tatiana Kurilo, Rebecca D. Pentz
Citation: Oncology Research, 32(9), 1401-1406
Date: 08/2024
Type: Document
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Pregnancy-Related Maternal Mortality in the State of Georgia: Timing and Causes of Death
Examines pregnancy-related deaths in Georgia across various sociodemographic characteristics. Analyzes 2016-2019 Georgia Department of Public Health maternal mortality data according to postpartum time period, race/ethnicity, age, education, health condition, and rural versus urban county of residence.
Author(s): Anthony J Kondracki, Wei Li, Manouchehr Mokhtari, et al.
Citation: Women's Health, 20
Date: 07/2024
Type: Document
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Examines pregnancy-related deaths in Georgia across various sociodemographic characteristics. Analyzes 2016-2019 Georgia Department of Public Health maternal mortality data according to postpartum time period, race/ethnicity, age, education, health condition, and rural versus urban county of residence.
Author(s): Anthony J Kondracki, Wei Li, Manouchehr Mokhtari, et al.
Citation: Women's Health, 20
Date: 07/2024
Type: Document
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Community-Based FORHP Grants: Focusing on Rural Needs
Video series featuring the Federal Office of Rural Health Policy's community-based grant programs. Includes a broad overview of the various grant programs available and their impact on rural healthcare and population health. Grantees share how they have used this funding to address the needs of their communities.
Date: 07/2024
Type: Video/Multimedia
Sponsoring organization: Rural Health Information Hub
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Video series featuring the Federal Office of Rural Health Policy's community-based grant programs. Includes a broad overview of the various grant programs available and their impact on rural healthcare and population health. Grantees share how they have used this funding to address the needs of their communities.
Date: 07/2024
Type: Video/Multimedia
Sponsoring organization: Rural Health Information Hub
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Stroke Prevention and Management in Rural Georgia: Evaluating the Effectiveness of a Community Paramedicine Program
Evaluates the effectiveness of a community paramedicine service delivery model for improving stroke outcomes for high risk residents of 2 rural Georgia counties. Assesses hospital readmissions and mortality for 22 study participants compared to 621 nonparticipants. Discusses risk factors, telehealth, and pandemic related challenges.
Author(s): Brandon Calvert, Rana Bayakly, Teri Newsome
Citation: Journal of Public Health Management and Practice, 30, S32-S38
Date: 07/2024
Type: Document
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Evaluates the effectiveness of a community paramedicine service delivery model for improving stroke outcomes for high risk residents of 2 rural Georgia counties. Assesses hospital readmissions and mortality for 22 study participants compared to 621 nonparticipants. Discusses risk factors, telehealth, and pandemic related challenges.
Author(s): Brandon Calvert, Rana Bayakly, Teri Newsome
Citation: Journal of Public Health Management and Practice, 30, S32-S38
Date: 07/2024
Type: Document
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