Rural Health
Resources by Topic: Children and youth
The Social Determinants of Health of Type 2 Diabetes and Obesity: A Research Framework
Examines the social determinants of health related to childhood obesity and type 2 diabetes from a Native perspective, considering historical trauma, self-determination, and cultural factors. Looks at currently available information, identifies gaps, and provides a research framework to help build a better understanding of the causes of child obesity among Native Americans.
Date: 2015
Sponsoring organization: Notah Begay III Foundation
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Examines the social determinants of health related to childhood obesity and type 2 diabetes from a Native perspective, considering historical trauma, self-determination, and cultural factors. Looks at currently available information, identifies gaps, and provides a research framework to help build a better understanding of the causes of child obesity among Native Americans.
Date: 2015
Sponsoring organization: Notah Begay III Foundation
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Systematic Review of Interventions Focusing on Indigenous Adolescent Mental Health and Substance Use
Analyzes mental health and substance use interventions for American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) adolescent populations to identify key intervention factors in reducing mental health disparities.
Author(s): Mapuana C.K. Antonio, Jane J. Chung-Do
Citation: American Indian and Alaska Native Mental Health Research, 22(3), 36-56
Date: 2015
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Analyzes mental health and substance use interventions for American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) adolescent populations to identify key intervention factors in reducing mental health disparities.
Author(s): Mapuana C.K. Antonio, Jane J. Chung-Do
Citation: American Indian and Alaska Native Mental Health Research, 22(3), 36-56
Date: 2015
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Although Child Poverty Declined in 2014, Persistent Racial and Ethnic Disadvantages Remain
Discusses changes in child poverty between 2013 and 2014 and since 2009. Includes comparative data for rural, suburban, and urban locations by race/ethnicity, age range, and broad geographic region.
Author(s): Marybeth J. Mattingly, Andrew Schaefer, Jessica A. Carson
Date: 2015
Sponsoring organization: Carsey School of Public Policy
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Discusses changes in child poverty between 2013 and 2014 and since 2009. Includes comparative data for rural, suburban, and urban locations by race/ethnicity, age range, and broad geographic region.
Author(s): Marybeth J. Mattingly, Andrew Schaefer, Jessica A. Carson
Date: 2015
Sponsoring organization: Carsey School of Public Policy
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Official Poverty Statistics Mask the Economic Vulnerability of Seniors: A Comparison of Maine to the Nation
Compares senior and child poverty rates in rural and urban Maine and the U.S. for the past 50 years. Poverty rates were calculated using 2 different measures: the Official Poverty Measure (OPM) which does not take into account in-kind benefits, refundable tax credits and spending on medical care; and the Supplemental Poverty Measure (SPM) which does take into account these same factors.
Author(s): Andrew Schaefer, Marybeth Mattingly
Date: 2015
Sponsoring organization: Carsey School of Public Policy
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Compares senior and child poverty rates in rural and urban Maine and the U.S. for the past 50 years. Poverty rates were calculated using 2 different measures: the Official Poverty Measure (OPM) which does not take into account in-kind benefits, refundable tax credits and spending on medical care; and the Supplemental Poverty Measure (SPM) which does take into account these same factors.
Author(s): Andrew Schaefer, Marybeth Mattingly
Date: 2015
Sponsoring organization: Carsey School of Public Policy
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Rural Clinician Evaluation of Children's Health Care Quality Measures: An Oregon Rural Practice-based Research Network (ORPRN) Study
Results of a survey in which 172 physicians identified which measures were most useful in reporting and improving care in their daily practice.
Author(s): Lyle J. Fagnan, LeAnn Michaels, Katrina Ramsey, et al.
Citation: Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine, 28(5), 595-604
Date: 2015
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Results of a survey in which 172 physicians identified which measures were most useful in reporting and improving care in their daily practice.
Author(s): Lyle J. Fagnan, LeAnn Michaels, Katrina Ramsey, et al.
Citation: Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine, 28(5), 595-604
Date: 2015
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Behind at the Starting Line: Poverty Among Hispanic Infants
Discusses the economic conditions of the Hispanic/Latino population in rural and urban areas with a focus on the infant population, the prevalence of poverty, and the risks associated with children born into poverty.
Author(s): Daniel T. Lichter, Scott R. Sanders, Kenneth M. Johnson
Date: 2015
Sponsoring organization: Carsey School of Public Policy
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Discusses the economic conditions of the Hispanic/Latino population in rural and urban areas with a focus on the infant population, the prevalence of poverty, and the risks associated with children born into poverty.
Author(s): Daniel T. Lichter, Scott R. Sanders, Kenneth M. Johnson
Date: 2015
Sponsoring organization: Carsey School of Public Policy
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Many Eligible Children Don't Participate in School Nutrition Programs: Reauthorization Offers Opportunities to Improve
Reports on rates of participation in the National School Lunch Program and the School Breakfast Program, comparing rural, urban, and suburban eligible households. Discusses reauthorization of the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 as an opportunity to expand participation in these programs generally and particularly for rural eligible children.
Author(s): Jessica A. Carson
Date: 2015
Sponsoring organization: Carsey School of Public Policy
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Reports on rates of participation in the National School Lunch Program and the School Breakfast Program, comparing rural, urban, and suburban eligible households. Discusses reauthorization of the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 as an opportunity to expand participation in these programs generally and particularly for rural eligible children.
Author(s): Jessica A. Carson
Date: 2015
Sponsoring organization: Carsey School of Public Policy
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Child Protective Services May Link Families to Needed Income Supports
Examines families' receipt of income support immediately following and 18 months after a child maltreatment report. Provides information on receipt of income supports for rural compared to urban areas. Also provides information on families' self-assessment of how they were doing financially, by urban and rural location. Discusses the impact of poverty on parent-child interactions.
Author(s): Wendy A. Walsh, Marybeth J. Mattingly
Date: 2015
Sponsoring organization: Carsey School of Public Policy
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Examines families' receipt of income support immediately following and 18 months after a child maltreatment report. Provides information on receipt of income supports for rural compared to urban areas. Also provides information on families' self-assessment of how they were doing financially, by urban and rural location. Discusses the impact of poverty on parent-child interactions.
Author(s): Wendy A. Walsh, Marybeth J. Mattingly
Date: 2015
Sponsoring organization: Carsey School of Public Policy
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Coverage Rates Stabilize for Children's Health Insurance
Estimates children's health insurance coverage rates in the United States from 2008-2013 by geography and type of coverage. Provides graphs and statistics on rates of insurance coverage among children by rural, suburban, and central city location by state for states with sufficient data.
Author(s): Michael J. Staley
Date: 2015
Sponsoring organization: Carsey School of Public Policy
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Estimates children's health insurance coverage rates in the United States from 2008-2013 by geography and type of coverage. Provides graphs and statistics on rates of insurance coverage among children by rural, suburban, and central city location by state for states with sufficient data.
Author(s): Michael J. Staley
Date: 2015
Sponsoring organization: Carsey School of Public Policy
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Rural Healthy People 2020: A Companion Document to Healthy People 2020, Volume 1
Provides a rural focus for the Healthy People 2020 priorities. Includes overviews of the top 10 rural health priority areas identified by rural stakeholders. (Volume 2 discusses priorities 11-20.) Topics addressed include: health insurance, primary care, emergency services, nutrition and weight status, diabetes, mental health, substance abuse, heart disease and stroke, physical activity, older adults, maternal and child health, and tobacco use. Each overview includes reviews of the relevant literature and models that rural communities can use to address the issues. Document is available for free download, after providing brief information about intended use.
Author(s): Jane N. Bolin, Gail Bellamy, Alva O. Ferdinand, Bita Kash, Janet W. Helduser
Date: 2015
Sponsoring organization: Southwest Rural Health Research Center
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Provides a rural focus for the Healthy People 2020 priorities. Includes overviews of the top 10 rural health priority areas identified by rural stakeholders. (Volume 2 discusses priorities 11-20.) Topics addressed include: health insurance, primary care, emergency services, nutrition and weight status, diabetes, mental health, substance abuse, heart disease and stroke, physical activity, older adults, maternal and child health, and tobacco use. Each overview includes reviews of the relevant literature and models that rural communities can use to address the issues. Document is available for free download, after providing brief information about intended use.
Author(s): Jane N. Bolin, Gail Bellamy, Alva O. Ferdinand, Bita Kash, Janet W. Helduser
Date: 2015
Sponsoring organization: Southwest Rural Health Research Center
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