Rural Health
Resources by Topic: Abuse and violence
A Profile of Youth Poverty and Opportunity in Southwestern Minnesota
A study of the rates and impacts of youth poverty in rural Southwest Minnesota compared to other regions in the state. Includes data and statistics on income changes, educational opportunities, English as a second language in the communities, exposure to risk factors such as substance abuse and mental health, and county-by-county data on percent of children in poverty.
Author(s): Marybeth J. Mattingly, Andrew Schaefer, Douglas J. Gagnon
Date: 2017
Sponsoring organization: Carsey School of Public Policy
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A study of the rates and impacts of youth poverty in rural Southwest Minnesota compared to other regions in the state. Includes data and statistics on income changes, educational opportunities, English as a second language in the communities, exposure to risk factors such as substance abuse and mental health, and county-by-county data on percent of children in poverty.
Author(s): Marybeth J. Mattingly, Andrew Schaefer, Douglas J. Gagnon
Date: 2017
Sponsoring organization: Carsey School of Public Policy
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Rural Grant Evaluation Report: Journeys Home Home Visiting Project
Report evaluating home-based domestic abuse and sexual violence advocacy programs supported by a Vermont rural grant funded by the U.S. Department of Justice. Describes the project's response to issues of cultural competency and access to survivor-centered advocacy and its emphasis on strengthening relationships between rural caregivers and children affected by violence and abuse. Presents statistical data from program-wide surveys of adult clients, children of clients, and Vermont Network Against Domestic and Sexual Violence staff members along with qualitative data from four participant interviews.
Author(s): Emily F. Rothman, Amy Torchia
Date: 12/2016
Sponsoring organization: Vermont Network Against Domestic and Sexual Violence
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Report evaluating home-based domestic abuse and sexual violence advocacy programs supported by a Vermont rural grant funded by the U.S. Department of Justice. Describes the project's response to issues of cultural competency and access to survivor-centered advocacy and its emphasis on strengthening relationships between rural caregivers and children affected by violence and abuse. Presents statistical data from program-wide surveys of adult clients, children of clients, and Vermont Network Against Domestic and Sexual Violence staff members along with qualitative data from four participant interviews.
Author(s): Emily F. Rothman, Amy Torchia
Date: 12/2016
Sponsoring organization: Vermont Network Against Domestic and Sexual Violence
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Risk Factors for Smoking in Rural Women: The Role of Gender-Based Sexual and Intimate Partner Violence
Investigates the prevalence of sexual and intimate partner gender-based violence (GBV) in 3 Appalachian counties of Ohio. Supports health professionals' efforts to address the disproportionately high cervical cancer rates in these regions by analyzing the relationship between exposure to GBV and smoking behaviors.
Author(s): Julianna Nemeth, Amy Bonomi, Bo Lu, Richard Lomax, Mary Wewers
Citation: Journal of Women's Health, 25(12), 1282-1291
Date: 12/2016
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Investigates the prevalence of sexual and intimate partner gender-based violence (GBV) in 3 Appalachian counties of Ohio. Supports health professionals' efforts to address the disproportionately high cervical cancer rates in these regions by analyzing the relationship between exposure to GBV and smoking behaviors.
Author(s): Julianna Nemeth, Amy Bonomi, Bo Lu, Richard Lomax, Mary Wewers
Citation: Journal of Women's Health, 25(12), 1282-1291
Date: 12/2016
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Bullying Prevention in Indian Country
Features information and resources for bullying prevention among American Indian and Alaska Native youth. Presents evidence-based model programs and information about SAMHSA's Tribal Training and Technical Assistance Center.
Date: 12/2016
Sponsoring organization: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
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Features information and resources for bullying prevention among American Indian and Alaska Native youth. Presents evidence-based model programs and information about SAMHSA's Tribal Training and Technical Assistance Center.
Date: 12/2016
Sponsoring organization: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
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Adverse Childhood Experiences and Health in Adulthood in a Rural Population-Based Sample
Presents results from a rural community-based study examining how adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) affect health and well-being in adulthood. Reports on electronic medical record data related to body mass index and various medical diagnoses.
Author(s): Kristen C. Iniguez, Rachel V. Stankowski
Citation: Clinical Medicine & Research, 14(3-4), 126-137
Date: 12/2016
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Presents results from a rural community-based study examining how adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) affect health and well-being in adulthood. Reports on electronic medical record data related to body mass index and various medical diagnoses.
Author(s): Kristen C. Iniguez, Rachel V. Stankowski
Citation: Clinical Medicine & Research, 14(3-4), 126-137
Date: 12/2016
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Infusing Technology Into Perinatal Home Visitation in the United States for Women Experiencing Intimate Partner Violence: Exploring the Interpretive Flexibility of an mHealth Intervention
A qualitative interpretive study exploring perinatal home visitors' and women's observations and experiences of the Domestic Violence Enhanced Home Visitation Program (DOVE) at rural and urban sites using mHealth technology or a home visitor paper-based method.
Author(s): Loraine J Bacchus, Linda Bullock, Phyllis Sharps, et al.
Citation: Journal of Medical Internet Research, 18(11), e302
Date: 11/2016
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A qualitative interpretive study exploring perinatal home visitors' and women's observations and experiences of the Domestic Violence Enhanced Home Visitation Program (DOVE) at rural and urban sites using mHealth technology or a home visitor paper-based method.
Author(s): Loraine J Bacchus, Linda Bullock, Phyllis Sharps, et al.
Citation: Journal of Medical Internet Research, 18(11), e302
Date: 11/2016
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Domestic Violence Enhanced Perinatal Home Visits: The DOVE Randomized Clinical Trial
Examines results from the Domestic Violence Enhanced Home Visitation Program (DOVE) intervention to determine its effectiveness in reducing perinatal intimate partner violence (IPV) experienced by women in home visiting programs. Includes participants' demographic information, and compares urban and rural locations on study enrollment across time.
Author(s): Phyllis Sharps, Linda Bullock, Jacquelyn Campbell, et al.
Citation: Journal of Women's Health, 25(11), 1129-1138
Date: 11/2016
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Examines results from the Domestic Violence Enhanced Home Visitation Program (DOVE) intervention to determine its effectiveness in reducing perinatal intimate partner violence (IPV) experienced by women in home visiting programs. Includes participants' demographic information, and compares urban and rural locations on study enrollment across time.
Author(s): Phyllis Sharps, Linda Bullock, Jacquelyn Campbell, et al.
Citation: Journal of Women's Health, 25(11), 1129-1138
Date: 11/2016
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Domestic Violence Cases in Rural Pennsylvania Magisterial Courts: Practices, Effectiveness and Consequences
Results of a survey of judges in rural Pennsylvania courts as to the effectiveness of domestic violence case prosecution, with a focus on Intimate Partner Violence (IPV). Includes a discussion of reform history on both a national and state level, barriers to prosecution specific to rural communities, and statistics of types of charges filed versus convictions or dismissals.
Author(s): Gabriela Wasileski, Erika Davis-Frenzel
Date: 09/2016
Sponsoring organization: Center for Rural Pennsylvania
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Results of a survey of judges in rural Pennsylvania courts as to the effectiveness of domestic violence case prosecution, with a focus on Intimate Partner Violence (IPV). Includes a discussion of reform history on both a national and state level, barriers to prosecution specific to rural communities, and statistics of types of charges filed versus convictions or dismissals.
Author(s): Gabriela Wasileski, Erika Davis-Frenzel
Date: 09/2016
Sponsoring organization: Center for Rural Pennsylvania
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Analysis of Domestic Violence Services in Rural Pennsylvania
A study of domestic violence services, such as shelter needs, community partnerships, and coalition building in rural Pennsylvania. Specific focus on barriers to services that impact rural areas.
Author(s): Gayatri Devi, Tara Mitchell, Nicole Burkholder-Mosco, et al.
Date: 09/2016
Sponsoring organization: Center for Rural Pennsylvania
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A study of domestic violence services, such as shelter needs, community partnerships, and coalition building in rural Pennsylvania. Specific focus on barriers to services that impact rural areas.
Author(s): Gayatri Devi, Tara Mitchell, Nicole Burkholder-Mosco, et al.
Date: 09/2016
Sponsoring organization: Center for Rural Pennsylvania
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Adverse Childhood Experiences among American Indian/Alaska Native Children: The 2011-2012 National Survey of Children's Health
Examines parent-reported adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and related outcomes in American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) children aged 0 to 17 years to understand the causes contributing to high rates of mortality and/or morbidity among AI/AN adolescents and young adults. Analyzes 2011-2012 National Survey of Children's Health data on 1,453 AI/AN children and 61,381 non-Hispanic White children to compare race-based differences in prevalence rates and in provider-diagnosed conditions.
Author(s): Kenney, M.K., Singh, G.K.
Citation: Scientifica, 2016
Date: 07/2016
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Examines parent-reported adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and related outcomes in American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) children aged 0 to 17 years to understand the causes contributing to high rates of mortality and/or morbidity among AI/AN adolescents and young adults. Analyzes 2011-2012 National Survey of Children's Health data on 1,453 AI/AN children and 61,381 non-Hispanic White children to compare race-based differences in prevalence rates and in provider-diagnosed conditions.
Author(s): Kenney, M.K., Singh, G.K.
Citation: Scientifica, 2016
Date: 07/2016
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