Rural Health
Resources by Topic: Children and youth
Profile of American Indian Mothers with Oklahoma Medicaid Reimbursed Live Birth in 2016
An assessment of selected maternal characteristics and birth outcomes among American Indian mothers who gave live birth in Oklahoma in 2016 using data based on deliveries reimbursed by Oklahoma Medicaid, and data from Vital Records Division of Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH).
Author(s): Lu Zhou, Shelly Patterson, Tram Nguyen
Date: 04/2019
Sponsoring organizations: Oklahoma Health Care Authority, Oklahoma State Department of Health
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An assessment of selected maternal characteristics and birth outcomes among American Indian mothers who gave live birth in Oklahoma in 2016 using data based on deliveries reimbursed by Oklahoma Medicaid, and data from Vital Records Division of Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH).
Author(s): Lu Zhou, Shelly Patterson, Tram Nguyen
Date: 04/2019
Sponsoring organizations: Oklahoma Health Care Authority, Oklahoma State Department of Health
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Influence of Work on Elevated Blood Pressure in Hispanic Adolescents in South Texas
Presents a study on work and blood pressure rates among 508 Hispanic teens in the predominantly rural Hidalgo County, Texas on the U.S-Mexico border. Breaks down data on student participants based on age, race, and physical activity, among other measures.
Author(s): Eva M. Shipp, Sharon P. Cooper, Luohua Jiang, et al.
Citation: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 16(7), 1096
Date: 04/2019
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Presents a study on work and blood pressure rates among 508 Hispanic teens in the predominantly rural Hidalgo County, Texas on the U.S-Mexico border. Breaks down data on student participants based on age, race, and physical activity, among other measures.
Author(s): Eva M. Shipp, Sharon P. Cooper, Luohua Jiang, et al.
Citation: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 16(7), 1096
Date: 04/2019
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The Oral Health of American Indian and Alaska Native Children Aged 1-5 Years: Results of the 2018-19 IHS Oral Health Survey
Details the results of a survey on the oral health of American Indian and Alaska Native children ages 1-5. Compares rates to other groups and with rates from 2010 and 2014. Discusses the potential negative health effects of poor oral health during childhood.
Author(s): Kathy R. Phipps, Timothy L. Ricks, Nathan P. Mork, Timothy L. Lozon
Date: 04/2019
Sponsoring organization: Indian Health Service
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Details the results of a survey on the oral health of American Indian and Alaska Native children ages 1-5. Compares rates to other groups and with rates from 2010 and 2014. Discusses the potential negative health effects of poor oral health during childhood.
Author(s): Kathy R. Phipps, Timothy L. Ricks, Nathan P. Mork, Timothy L. Lozon
Date: 04/2019
Sponsoring organization: Indian Health Service
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Serum Cotinine Versus Parent Reported Measures of Secondhand Smoke Exposure in Rural Appalachian Children
Highlights a study of secondhand smoke exposure in Appalachian children. Features data collected from children aged 7-9 and compares rates to national and Appalachian-state rates.
Author(s): Samrat Yeramaneni, Kimberly Yolton, Kurunthachalam Kannan, Kim N. Dietrich, Erin N. Haynes
Citation: Journal of Appalachian Health, 1(1), 15-26
Date: 04/2019
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Highlights a study of secondhand smoke exposure in Appalachian children. Features data collected from children aged 7-9 and compares rates to national and Appalachian-state rates.
Author(s): Samrat Yeramaneni, Kimberly Yolton, Kurunthachalam Kannan, Kim N. Dietrich, Erin N. Haynes
Citation: Journal of Appalachian Health, 1(1), 15-26
Date: 04/2019
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Disaster Exposure and Mental Health Among Puerto Rican Youths After Hurricane Maria
Results of a survey administered to 96,108 public school students between February and June 2018. Features statistics including percentage by educational region of students reporting exposure to stressors that warrant mental health services.
Author(s): Rosaura Orengo-Aguayo, Regan W. Stewart, Michael A. de Arellano
Citation: JAMA Network Open 2(4)
Date: 04/2019
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Results of a survey administered to 96,108 public school students between February and June 2018. Features statistics including percentage by educational region of students reporting exposure to stressors that warrant mental health services.
Author(s): Rosaura Orengo-Aguayo, Regan W. Stewart, Michael A. de Arellano
Citation: JAMA Network Open 2(4)
Date: 04/2019
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Rising from the Ashes: How Trauma-Informed Care Nurtures Healing in Rural America
Provides an overview of trauma-informed care and how it is provided in rural communities. Highlights the provision of trauma-informed care in a rural California community after wildfires, in a Wyoming pediatrician's clinic, and by rural nurses providing assault exams with support from experts via telehealth.
Author(s): Jenn Lukens
Citation: Rural Monitor
Date: 04/2019
Sponsoring organization: Rural Health Information Hub
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Provides an overview of trauma-informed care and how it is provided in rural communities. Highlights the provision of trauma-informed care in a rural California community after wildfires, in a Wyoming pediatrician's clinic, and by rural nurses providing assault exams with support from experts via telehealth.
Author(s): Jenn Lukens
Citation: Rural Monitor
Date: 04/2019
Sponsoring organization: Rural Health Information Hub
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The Opioid Prescribing Rate and Grandparents Raising Grandchildren: State and County Level Analysis
Study highlights the relationship between grandparents raising children and the opioid crisis. Compares American Community Survey data from 2012-2016 with CDC 2016 Opioid Prescribing data. The State and County Level Analysis Poster presents a summary of the study, as well as state and county-level data and maps.
Additional links: State and County Level Analysis Poster
Author(s): Lydia Anderson
Date: 04/2019
Sponsoring organization: U.S. Census Bureau
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Study highlights the relationship between grandparents raising children and the opioid crisis. Compares American Community Survey data from 2012-2016 with CDC 2016 Opioid Prescribing data. The State and County Level Analysis Poster presents a summary of the study, as well as state and county-level data and maps.
Additional links: State and County Level Analysis Poster
Author(s): Lydia Anderson
Date: 04/2019
Sponsoring organization: U.S. Census Bureau
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Challenges Associated with Living Remotely from a Pediatric Cancer Center: A Qualitative Study
Examines barriers related to living in rural areas while receiving treatment in urban healthcare centers for pediatric cancer patients. Shares recommendations to improve care and services for pediatric cancer patients and their families.
Author(s): Emily B. Walling, Mark Fiala, Andrea Connolly, Alyssa Drevenak, Sarah Gehlert
Citation: Journal of Oncology Practice, 15(3), e219-e229
Date: 03/2019
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Examines barriers related to living in rural areas while receiving treatment in urban healthcare centers for pediatric cancer patients. Shares recommendations to improve care and services for pediatric cancer patients and their families.
Author(s): Emily B. Walling, Mark Fiala, Andrea Connolly, Alyssa Drevenak, Sarah Gehlert
Citation: Journal of Oncology Practice, 15(3), e219-e229
Date: 03/2019
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Indiana Primary Care Needs Assessment, 2019
Summarizes 2015-2018 efforts to identify gaps in healthcare access and allocate resources to communities in greatest need. Lists Primary Care, Mental, and Dental Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA) designations obtained between 2015 and 2018. Identifies population health priorities related to infant mortality, obesity, smoking, and substance misuse in Indiana.
Author(s): Chipo Chavanduka, Sierra Vaughn, Hannah Maxey
Date: 03/2019
Sponsoring organization: Bowen Center for Health Workforce Research and Policy
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Summarizes 2015-2018 efforts to identify gaps in healthcare access and allocate resources to communities in greatest need. Lists Primary Care, Mental, and Dental Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA) designations obtained between 2015 and 2018. Identifies population health priorities related to infant mortality, obesity, smoking, and substance misuse in Indiana.
Author(s): Chipo Chavanduka, Sierra Vaughn, Hannah Maxey
Date: 03/2019
Sponsoring organization: Bowen Center for Health Workforce Research and Policy
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The Cost of Implementing a Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program in High School Health Classes
Examines estimated costs for implementing an adapted version of the "Reducing the Risk" curriculum in rural Kentucky high schools during the 2013-2014 school year. Also compares these costs with those of 9 other federally-funded evidence-based teen pregnancy prevention programs.
Date: 03/2019
Sponsoring organization: Administration for Children and Families
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Examines estimated costs for implementing an adapted version of the "Reducing the Risk" curriculum in rural Kentucky high schools during the 2013-2014 school year. Also compares these costs with those of 9 other federally-funded evidence-based teen pregnancy prevention programs.
Date: 03/2019
Sponsoring organization: Administration for Children and Families
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