Rural Health
Resources by Topic: Culture and cultural competency
Addressing Mental Health Needs: Perspectives of African Americans Living in the Rural South
Examines mental health, mental health treatment, and barriers to treatment for rural South African American residents to develop culturally competent treatment approaches. Includes characteristics data for age group, race/ethnicity, education, marital status, employment, and gender.
Author(s): Tiffany F. Haynes, Ann M. Cheney, J. Greer Sullivan, et al.
Citation: Psychiatric Services, 68(6), 573-578
Date: 06/2017
Type: Document
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Examines mental health, mental health treatment, and barriers to treatment for rural South African American residents to develop culturally competent treatment approaches. Includes characteristics data for age group, race/ethnicity, education, marital status, employment, and gender.
Author(s): Tiffany F. Haynes, Ann M. Cheney, J. Greer Sullivan, et al.
Citation: Psychiatric Services, 68(6), 573-578
Date: 06/2017
Type: Document
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As the South Grows: Strong Roots
Explores the connection between community-driven economic development and equity in the South, particularly in the Lowcountry and Coal Country. Focuses on promoting systemic, long-term economic change in the South through culturally sensitive, locally controlled philanthropic investments.
Additional links: Executive Summary
Author(s): Ryan Schlegel, Stephanie Peng
Date: 06/2017
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy
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Explores the connection between community-driven economic development and equity in the South, particularly in the Lowcountry and Coal Country. Focuses on promoting systemic, long-term economic change in the South through culturally sensitive, locally controlled philanthropic investments.
Additional links: Executive Summary
Author(s): Ryan Schlegel, Stephanie Peng
Date: 06/2017
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy
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Panic Attacks and Panic Disorder in the American Indian Community
Describes the clinical features and comorbidities of panic attacks and panic disorders in American Indian (AI) populations to better understand the culture specific characteristics of anxiety in order to improve detection and management of panic disorder and panic attacks in AI populations.
Author(s): Sawchuk, C.N., Roy-Byrne, P., Noonan, C., et al.
Citation: Journal of Anxiety Disorders, 48, 6-12
Date: 05/2017
Type: Document
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Describes the clinical features and comorbidities of panic attacks and panic disorders in American Indian (AI) populations to better understand the culture specific characteristics of anxiety in order to improve detection and management of panic disorder and panic attacks in AI populations.
Author(s): Sawchuk, C.N., Roy-Byrne, P., Noonan, C., et al.
Citation: Journal of Anxiety Disorders, 48, 6-12
Date: 05/2017
Type: Document
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The Continuum of HIV Care in Rural Communities in the United States and Canada: What Is Known and Future Research Directions
Describes the increased prevalence of HIV in rural areas and examines socioeconomic factors, cultural context, and the rural-urban differences in availability of treatment.
Author(s): Katherine R. Schafer, Helmut Albrecht, Rebecca Dillingham, et al.
Citation: Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes, 75(1), 35-44
Date: 05/2017
Type: Document
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Describes the increased prevalence of HIV in rural areas and examines socioeconomic factors, cultural context, and the rural-urban differences in availability of treatment.
Author(s): Katherine R. Schafer, Helmut Albrecht, Rebecca Dillingham, et al.
Citation: Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes, 75(1), 35-44
Date: 05/2017
Type: Document
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LTSS Research: Hospice in Indian Country
Presents a literature review on the barriers to end-of-life care for American Indians and Alaska Natives (AI/AN), and provides recommendations to minimize these barriers. Discusses the cultural considerations of hospice and palliative care for AI/AN patients.
Date: 04/2017
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
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Presents a literature review on the barriers to end-of-life care for American Indians and Alaska Natives (AI/AN), and provides recommendations to minimize these barriers. Discusses the cultural considerations of hospice and palliative care for AI/AN patients.
Date: 04/2017
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
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Improvements in Colorectal Cancer Incidence Not Experienced by Nonmetropolitan Women: A Population-Based Study From Utah
Study of colorectal cancer (CRC) incidence and mortality in Utah, comparing rural and metropolitan populations using data from the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) program. Examines periodic CRC disparities from 1991-2010 by location and gender. Discusses cultural factors impacting CRC screening and strategies for increasing access to screening.
Author(s): Brynn Fowler, N. Jewel Samadder, Deanna Kepka, et al.
Citation: Journal of Rural Health, 34(2), 155-161
Date: 04/2017
Type: Document
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Study of colorectal cancer (CRC) incidence and mortality in Utah, comparing rural and metropolitan populations using data from the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) program. Examines periodic CRC disparities from 1991-2010 by location and gender. Discusses cultural factors impacting CRC screening and strategies for increasing access to screening.
Author(s): Brynn Fowler, N. Jewel Samadder, Deanna Kepka, et al.
Citation: Journal of Rural Health, 34(2), 155-161
Date: 04/2017
Type: Document
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Oral Health and Medical Conditions among Amish Children
Study of oral health among Amish children in Geauga County, Ohio. Data taken from a questionnaire completed by parents whose children received care at a mobile dental unit. Discusses oral health in relation to other health disparities for Amish children, including bleeding disorder and asthma.
Author(s): Masahiro Heima, Marc-Allen Harrison, Peter Milgrom
Citation: Journal of Clinical and Experimental Dentistry, 9(3), e338-e343
Date: 03/2017
Type: Document
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Study of oral health among Amish children in Geauga County, Ohio. Data taken from a questionnaire completed by parents whose children received care at a mobile dental unit. Discusses oral health in relation to other health disparities for Amish children, including bleeding disorder and asthma.
Author(s): Masahiro Heima, Marc-Allen Harrison, Peter Milgrom
Citation: Journal of Clinical and Experimental Dentistry, 9(3), e338-e343
Date: 03/2017
Type: Document
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"We Need Help in the Delta": Barriers to Health Promotion Among Older African American Men in the Mississippi Delta
Studies the challenges of promoting health in the rural Mississippi Delta, focusing on older African American men who participated in a small study group. Describes interviews with individuals and focus groups, emphasizing different understandings of the term "health" and structural concerns about health disparities that create barriers for health promotion.
Author(s): Sherry Wang, LaShaundrea Crook, Carol Connell, Kathy Yadrick
Citation: American Journal of Men's Health, 11(2), 414-425
Date: 03/2017
Type: Document
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Studies the challenges of promoting health in the rural Mississippi Delta, focusing on older African American men who participated in a small study group. Describes interviews with individuals and focus groups, emphasizing different understandings of the term "health" and structural concerns about health disparities that create barriers for health promotion.
Author(s): Sherry Wang, LaShaundrea Crook, Carol Connell, Kathy Yadrick
Citation: American Journal of Men's Health, 11(2), 414-425
Date: 03/2017
Type: Document
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Important Factors To Consider When Developing Rural Healthcare Systems: Suggestions From A Moloka'i Native
Highlights a number of factors to consider when developing healthcare systems for rural indigenous communities in Hawaii. Discusses community factors, workforce education, and material factors important to providing healthcare to the Moloka'i people.
Author(s): Luke Kikukawa
Citation: Hawaii Journal of Medicine and Public Health, 76(3), 47-48
Date: 03/2017
Type: Document
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Highlights a number of factors to consider when developing healthcare systems for rural indigenous communities in Hawaii. Discusses community factors, workforce education, and material factors important to providing healthcare to the Moloka'i people.
Author(s): Luke Kikukawa
Citation: Hawaii Journal of Medicine and Public Health, 76(3), 47-48
Date: 03/2017
Type: Document
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Native Children's Policy Agenda
Presents a report detailing policy recommendations for the health and well-being of Native American youth. Discusses the challenges facing Native children, such as lack of access to healthcare and healthy food, environmental hazards, and affordable housing, among others. Makes corresponding recommendations for tribal governments and federal policymakers.
Date: 03/2017
Type: Document
Sponsoring organizations: First Kids 1st Initiative, National Congress of American Indians, National Indian Child Welfare Association, National Indian Education Association, National Indian Health Board
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Presents a report detailing policy recommendations for the health and well-being of Native American youth. Discusses the challenges facing Native children, such as lack of access to healthcare and healthy food, environmental hazards, and affordable housing, among others. Makes corresponding recommendations for tribal governments and federal policymakers.
Date: 03/2017
Type: Document
Sponsoring organizations: First Kids 1st Initiative, National Congress of American Indians, National Indian Child Welfare Association, National Indian Education Association, National Indian Health Board
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