Rural Health
Resources by Topic: Appalachia
Assessing the Effectiveness of Cancer Screening Interventions Targeting Appalachian Populations: A Systematic Review
Presents a review of cancer screening interventions aimed at rural Appalachian communities and measures their efficacy. Explores the design and limitations of each study. Breaks down data by cancer type, intervention type, and recorded outcomes, among other factors.
Author(s): Nicole M. Robertson, Lauren Hudson, Suzanna Labib Attia, et al.
Citation: Journal of Rural Health, 37(3), 602–623
Date: 06/2021
Type: Document
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Presents a review of cancer screening interventions aimed at rural Appalachian communities and measures their efficacy. Explores the design and limitations of each study. Breaks down data by cancer type, intervention type, and recorded outcomes, among other factors.
Author(s): Nicole M. Robertson, Lauren Hudson, Suzanna Labib Attia, et al.
Citation: Journal of Rural Health, 37(3), 602–623
Date: 06/2021
Type: Document
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Demographic and Health Characteristics of Ohio's Non-Elderly Adult Medicaid Population: 2019 OMAS Update
Presents information on the Medicaid population in Ohio based on the 2019 Ohio Medicaid Assessment Survey (OMAS). Discusses the health status of Medicaid enrollees with information on self-reported health status, unmet needs, and mental health-related impairments. Includes county-level reports on non-working adults and demographic data broken down by age, gender, race/ethnicity, household type, insurance status, employment, and rural Appalachian, rural non-Appalachian, suburban, and metropolitan county types.
Author(s): Hilary Metelko Rosebrook, Kelly Stamper Balistreri
Date: 06/2021
Type: Document
Sponsoring organizations: Medicaid Technical Assistance and Policy Program, Ohio College of Medicine Government Resource Center, Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Department of Medicaid
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Presents information on the Medicaid population in Ohio based on the 2019 Ohio Medicaid Assessment Survey (OMAS). Discusses the health status of Medicaid enrollees with information on self-reported health status, unmet needs, and mental health-related impairments. Includes county-level reports on non-working adults and demographic data broken down by age, gender, race/ethnicity, household type, insurance status, employment, and rural Appalachian, rural non-Appalachian, suburban, and metropolitan county types.
Author(s): Hilary Metelko Rosebrook, Kelly Stamper Balistreri
Date: 06/2021
Type: Document
Sponsoring organizations: Medicaid Technical Assistance and Policy Program, Ohio College of Medicine Government Resource Center, Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Department of Medicaid
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Chronic Conditions Among Ohio Adults: 2019 Update
Reports on adults in Ohio with chronic diseases based on the 2019 Ohio Medicaid Assessment Survey (OMAS). Presents information on chronic disease prevalence, access to care, and risk factors, with demographic information broken down by age, gender, race/ethnicity, income, insurance status, employment, and rural Appalachian, rural non-Appalachian, suburban, or metropolitan location.
Author(s): Thomas Albani, Carmen Clutter, Ashley Davis, et al.
Date: 06/2021
Type: Document
Sponsoring organizations: Medicaid Technical Assistance and Policy Program, Ohio Department of Aging, Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Department of Medicaid, Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services
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Reports on adults in Ohio with chronic diseases based on the 2019 Ohio Medicaid Assessment Survey (OMAS). Presents information on chronic disease prevalence, access to care, and risk factors, with demographic information broken down by age, gender, race/ethnicity, income, insurance status, employment, and rural Appalachian, rural non-Appalachian, suburban, or metropolitan location.
Author(s): Thomas Albani, Carmen Clutter, Ashley Davis, et al.
Date: 06/2021
Type: Document
Sponsoring organizations: Medicaid Technical Assistance and Policy Program, Ohio Department of Aging, Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Department of Medicaid, Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services
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Community-Based Efforts Aim to Improve the Food Environment within a Highly Obese Rural Appalachian County
Discusses efforts to improve nutrition of rural Appalachian citizens through community-developed marketing strategies. Examines statistical differences in food purchases at 5 Kentucky gas stations before and after healthier options were noted on station shelves via a "Smart Snack" logo.
Author(s): Rachel Gillespie, Emily DeWitt, Heather Norman-Burgdolf, Brynnan Dunnaway, Alison Gustafson
Citation: Nutrients, 13(7), 2200
Date: 06/2021
Type: Document
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Discusses efforts to improve nutrition of rural Appalachian citizens through community-developed marketing strategies. Examines statistical differences in food purchases at 5 Kentucky gas stations before and after healthier options were noted on station shelves via a "Smart Snack" logo.
Author(s): Rachel Gillespie, Emily DeWitt, Heather Norman-Burgdolf, Brynnan Dunnaway, Alison Gustafson
Citation: Nutrients, 13(7), 2200
Date: 06/2021
Type: Document
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Deserted: Access to Healthy, Fresh and Affordable Foods is Elusive for Millions who Live in Rural America
Explores food insecurity in rural Appalachia and the Mississippi Delta. Describes the prevalence of food deserts in these areas and the changes in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program due to COVID-19.
Author(s): Jill Riepenhoff, Daniela Molina, Jamie Grey, Lee Zurik
Date: 06/2021
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: Investigate TV
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Explores food insecurity in rural Appalachia and the Mississippi Delta. Describes the prevalence of food deserts in these areas and the changes in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program due to COVID-19.
Author(s): Jill Riepenhoff, Daniela Molina, Jamie Grey, Lee Zurik
Date: 06/2021
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: Investigate TV
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Mental Health in Ohio: 2019 Update
Examines mental health in Ohio and intersecting issues such as comorbidities, healthcare access, insurance status, and being part of a minority group, based on results of the 2019 Ohio Medicaid Assessment Survey (OMAS) and the Ohio COVID-19 Survey series. Includes data breakdowns based on age, sex, race/ethnicity, and rural Appalachian, rural non-Appalachian, suburban, and/or metropolitan location, among others.
Author(s): Dushka Crane, Andreas Teferra, Tim Sahr, at al.
Date: 05/2021
Type: Document
Sponsoring organizations: Medicaid Technical Assistance and Policy Program, Ohio Department of Aging, Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Department of Medicaid, Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services
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Examines mental health in Ohio and intersecting issues such as comorbidities, healthcare access, insurance status, and being part of a minority group, based on results of the 2019 Ohio Medicaid Assessment Survey (OMAS) and the Ohio COVID-19 Survey series. Includes data breakdowns based on age, sex, race/ethnicity, and rural Appalachian, rural non-Appalachian, suburban, and/or metropolitan location, among others.
Author(s): Dushka Crane, Andreas Teferra, Tim Sahr, at al.
Date: 05/2021
Type: Document
Sponsoring organizations: Medicaid Technical Assistance and Policy Program, Ohio Department of Aging, Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Department of Medicaid, Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services
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Housing Insecurity in Ohio: 2019 Update
Examines housing insecurity in Ohio and its intersecting issues such as healthcare outcomes and homelessness based on the 2019 Ohio Medicaid Assessment Survey (OMAS). Includes data on housing status based on rural Appalachian, rural non-Appalachian, suburban, and metropolitan location.
Author(s): Doug Spence, Tim Sahr, Townsand Price-Spratlen, et al.
Date: 05/2021
Type: Document
Sponsoring organizations: Medicaid Technical Assistance and Policy Program, Ohio Department of Aging, Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Department of Medicaid, Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services
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Examines housing insecurity in Ohio and its intersecting issues such as healthcare outcomes and homelessness based on the 2019 Ohio Medicaid Assessment Survey (OMAS). Includes data on housing status based on rural Appalachian, rural non-Appalachian, suburban, and metropolitan location.
Author(s): Doug Spence, Tim Sahr, Townsand Price-Spratlen, et al.
Date: 05/2021
Type: Document
Sponsoring organizations: Medicaid Technical Assistance and Policy Program, Ohio Department of Aging, Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Department of Medicaid, Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services
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Employment in Ohio: 2019 Update
Examines the adult Ohio workforce based on the 2019 Ohio Medicaid Assessment Survey (OMAS). Includes employment information such as percent employed, hours worked, and reasons for not working according to rural Appalachian, rural non-Appalachian, suburban, and metropolitan location.
Author(s): Michael Nau , Eric Seiber, Thomas Albani, et al.
Date: 05/2021
Type: Document
Sponsoring organizations: Medicaid Technical Assistance and Policy Program, Ohio Department of Aging, Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Department of Medicaid, Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services
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Examines the adult Ohio workforce based on the 2019 Ohio Medicaid Assessment Survey (OMAS). Includes employment information such as percent employed, hours worked, and reasons for not working according to rural Appalachian, rural non-Appalachian, suburban, and metropolitan location.
Author(s): Michael Nau , Eric Seiber, Thomas Albani, et al.
Date: 05/2021
Type: Document
Sponsoring organizations: Medicaid Technical Assistance and Policy Program, Ohio Department of Aging, Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Department of Medicaid, Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services
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Health of Older Ohioans: 2019 Update
Reports on disease prevalence, chronic conditions, and social determinants of health of the Ohio population aged 60 or older, based on data from the 2019 Ohio Medicaid Assessment Survey (OMAS). Includes age distribution of older Ohioans by rural Appalachian, rural non-Appalachian, suburban, and metropolitan county types.
Author(s): Virginia Nivar, Thomas Albani, Concetta Reda, et al.
Date: 05/2021
Type: Document
Sponsoring organizations: Medicaid Technical Assistance and Policy Program, Ohio College of Medicine Government Resource Center, Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Department of Medicaid
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Reports on disease prevalence, chronic conditions, and social determinants of health of the Ohio population aged 60 or older, based on data from the 2019 Ohio Medicaid Assessment Survey (OMAS). Includes age distribution of older Ohioans by rural Appalachian, rural non-Appalachian, suburban, and metropolitan county types.
Author(s): Virginia Nivar, Thomas Albani, Concetta Reda, et al.
Date: 05/2021
Type: Document
Sponsoring organizations: Medicaid Technical Assistance and Policy Program, Ohio College of Medicine Government Resource Center, Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Department of Medicaid
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Child and Adolescent Health in Ohio: 2019 Update
Examines health outcomes for children in Ohio based on 2019 Ohio Medicaid Assessment Survey (OMAS) data. Reports on health status, access to healthcare, utilization of healthcare, and dental care, with demographic information broken down by age, gender, race/ethnicity, income, insurance status, and rural Appalachian, rural non-Appalachian, suburban, or metropolitan location.
Author(s): Christopher Browning, Kenneth Steinman, Dushka Crane, Yoshie Kim, Andreas Teferra
Date: 05/2021
Type: Document
Sponsoring organizations: Medicaid Technical Assistance and Policy Program, Ohio Department of Aging, Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Department of Medicaid, Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services
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Examines health outcomes for children in Ohio based on 2019 Ohio Medicaid Assessment Survey (OMAS) data. Reports on health status, access to healthcare, utilization of healthcare, and dental care, with demographic information broken down by age, gender, race/ethnicity, income, insurance status, and rural Appalachian, rural non-Appalachian, suburban, or metropolitan location.
Author(s): Christopher Browning, Kenneth Steinman, Dushka Crane, Yoshie Kim, Andreas Teferra
Date: 05/2021
Type: Document
Sponsoring organizations: Medicaid Technical Assistance and Policy Program, Ohio Department of Aging, Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Department of Medicaid, Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services
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