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Resources by Topic: Children and youth

COVID-19 Bivalent Booster Vaccination Coverage and Intent to Receive Booster Vaccination Among Adolescents and Adults — United States, November–December 2022
Reports on COVID-19 primary series and bivalent booster vaccination receipt and intent among adults and adolescents. Includes data for metropolitan and nonmetro areas.
Author(s): Peng-jun Lu, Tianyi Zhou, Tammy A. Santibanez, et al.
Citation: MMWR (Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report), 72(7), 190-198
Date: 02/2023
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage and Demographic Characteristics of Infants and Children Aged 6 Months–4 Years — United States, June 20–December 31, 2022
Reports on COVID-19 vaccination coverage among children aged 6 months to 4 years as of December 31, 2022. Includes national and state-by-state data by urbanicity on a two-level (urban/rural) and six-level (metro/nonmetro) scale.
Author(s): Bhavini Patel Murthy, Hannah E. Fast, Elizabeth Zell, et al.
Citation: MMWR (Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report), 72(7), 183-189
Date: 02/2023
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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4C for Cherokee Children Cultural Connection
Discusses the trauma Cherokee children experience in the foster care system and a related program meant to mitigate the grief and loss after being removed from the home. Focuses on utilizing cultural knowledge to process trauma and improve physical and mental health.
Date: 02/2023
Type: Video/Multimedia
Sponsoring organization: Capacity Building Center for Tribes
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Impact of Tele-Emergency Consultations on Pediatric Interfacility Transfers: A Cluster-Randomized Crossover Trial
Results of a study examining the use of pediatric critical care telemedicine compared with telephone consultations associated with transfer rates of acutely ill children from community and rural emergency departments. Features statistics including baseline characteristics and disposition of patients in the telemedicine and telephone groups.
Author(s): James P. Marcin, Hadley S. Sauers-Ford, Jamie L. Mouzoon, et al.
Citation: JAMA Network Open, 6(2)
Date: 02/2023
Type: Document
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Factors Impacting Implementation of Nutrition and Physical Activity Policies in Rural Schools
Examines school policies and implementation related to nutrition and physical activity (PA) to understand the disproportionate rates of obesity in rural Latino children. Analyzes perceptions of policies and barriers from 20 interviews with stakeholders in Lower Yakima Valley of Eastern Washington State K-12 school districts. Discusses themes such as knowledge of school PA and nutrition policies as well as barriers and facilitators to policy implementation.
Author(s): Caryn Ausenhus, Joshua M. Gold, Cynthia K. Perry, et al.
Citation: BMC Public Health, 23, 308
Date: 02/2023
Type: Document
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Rural Population Health in the United States: A Chartbook
Presents rural population health data by Census region and state, with some data by sex, race, and ethnicity. Includes U.S. maps showing county-level data as well as a variety of charts, including rural-urban disparity charts, state summary charts, and more. Topics addressed include access to care, health outcomes and risks, mortality, social determinants of health, and socioeconomic data.
Author(s): Randy Randolph, Sharita Thomas, Mark Holmes, et al.
Date: 02/2023
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: North Carolina Rural Health Research Program
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A Feasibility Study of Augmented Reality Intervention for Safety Education for Farm Parents and Children
Interviewed 10 Maryland farm families to determine the need for and experience using augmented reality (AR) technology for the promotion of safety on the farm for children. Describes the creation of an AR program.
Author(s): Kang Namkoong, John Leach, Junhan Chen, Jiawen Zhang, Bryan Weichelt
Citation: Frontiers in Public Health, 10, 903933
Date: 01/2023
Type: Document
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Development and Implementation of the ECHO Model in a School Setting to Address Youth Electronic Cigarette Use in Kansas: A Protocol
Evaluates the development of an ECHO pilot project in Kansas to build staff capacity for the purpose of addressing youth e-cigarette use in rural and frontier areas. Utilizes 20 interdisciplinary school teams to participate in the ECHO model from 2021-2022 and discusses the potential effectiveness of the ECHO model.
Author(s): Eleanor L. S. Leavens, Jordan Roberts, Babalola Faseru, et al.
Citation: Frontiers in Public Health, 10
Date: 01/2023
Type: Document
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Childcare Need and Availability in Rural Areas: Policy Brief and Recommendations to the Secretary
Presents the findings from the 90th meeting of the National Advisory Committee on Rural Health and Human Services examining the availability and accessibility of childcare services in rural communities. Provides recommendations to the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services on actions supporting rural childcare. Discusses the efforts of the American Rescue Plan Act funding, and the effects of COVID-19 and the Public Health Emergency on childcare access and availability.
Date: 01/2023
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: National Advisory Committee on Rural Health and Human Services
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Remote Implementation of a School-Based Health Promotion and Health Coaching Program in Low-Income Urban and Rural Sites: Program Impact during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Examines the school-based health promotion and coaching skills program, Stanford Youth Diabetes Coaches Program (SYDCP), which was adapted for remote implementation during the COVID-19 pandemic. Discusses results of remote implementation in urban and rural sites and includes comparative data of results related to health knowledge and behaviors, personal growth/youth assets, and more.
Author(s): Liana Gefter, Nancy Morioka-Douglas, Ashini Srivastava, et al.
Citation: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 20(2), 1044
Date: 01/2023
Type: Document
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