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Correlates of Covid-19 Vaccine Acceptance among Residents of Ohio: A Cross-Sectional Study
Examines willingness to be vaccinated for COVID-19 among adults in Ohio based on survey data from 2,358 individuals. Discusses variables related to vaccine hesitancy such as sociodemographic factors, knowledge, attitude, prevention practice related to COVID-19, and confidence in government. Includes geographic breakdowns in Tables 1 and 2.
Author(s): Zelalem T. Haile, Anirudh Ruhil, Benjamin R. Bates, Orman Hall, Mario J. Grijalva
Citation: BMC Public Health, 22, 226
Date: 02/2022
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Examines willingness to be vaccinated for COVID-19 among adults in Ohio based on survey data from 2,358 individuals. Discusses variables related to vaccine hesitancy such as sociodemographic factors, knowledge, attitude, prevention practice related to COVID-19, and confidence in government. Includes geographic breakdowns in Tables 1 and 2.
Author(s): Zelalem T. Haile, Anirudh Ruhil, Benjamin R. Bates, Orman Hall, Mario J. Grijalva
Citation: BMC Public Health, 22, 226
Date: 02/2022
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Racial Disparities in Cancer Outcomes, Screening, and Treatment
Presents an overview of data on cancer incidence and mortality, risk factors, screening, treatment, and outcomes by race and ethnicity. Discusses factors contributing to racial cancer disparities, including inequities in health coverage and access to care, and social and economic factors, among others. Includes data on cancer disparities in rural communities.
Author(s): Michelle Tong, Latoya Hill, Samantha Artiga
Date: 02/2022
Sponsoring organization: KFF
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Presents an overview of data on cancer incidence and mortality, risk factors, screening, treatment, and outcomes by race and ethnicity. Discusses factors contributing to racial cancer disparities, including inequities in health coverage and access to care, and social and economic factors, among others. Includes data on cancer disparities in rural communities.
Author(s): Michelle Tong, Latoya Hill, Samantha Artiga
Date: 02/2022
Sponsoring organization: KFF
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Serious Mental Illness and Mental Health Treatment Utilization among Adults Residing in Non-Metropolitan and Metropolitan Counties
Results of a national study to estimate and compare the prevalence of serious mental illness and mental health treatment utilization, and reasons for not seeking mental health treatment among adults residing in non-metropolitan and metropolitan counties. Features statistics with breakdowns by metropolitan and non-metropolitan areas.
Author(s): Tyrone F. Borders, Timothy Williams
Date: 02/2022
Sponsoring organization: Rural and Underserved Health Research Center
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Results of a national study to estimate and compare the prevalence of serious mental illness and mental health treatment utilization, and reasons for not seeking mental health treatment among adults residing in non-metropolitan and metropolitan counties. Features statistics with breakdowns by metropolitan and non-metropolitan areas.
Author(s): Tyrone F. Borders, Timothy Williams
Date: 02/2022
Sponsoring organization: Rural and Underserved Health Research Center
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Rural Community Pharmacists' Ability and Interest in Administering COVID-19 Vaccines in the Southern United States
Examines rural, southern community pharmacists' demographic characteristics, COVID-19 vaccine training, and ability to administer COVID-19 vaccines. Utilizes survey responses from 69 pharmacists part of the Rural Research Alliance of Community Pharmacies (RURAL-CP) and provides data on COVID-19 vaccine preparedness, attitudes, and more.
Author(s): Delesha M. Carpenter, Tessa Hastings, Salisa Westrick, et al.
Citation: Journal of the American Pharmacists Association, 62(4), 1379-1383
Date: 01/2022
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Examines rural, southern community pharmacists' demographic characteristics, COVID-19 vaccine training, and ability to administer COVID-19 vaccines. Utilizes survey responses from 69 pharmacists part of the Rural Research Alliance of Community Pharmacies (RURAL-CP) and provides data on COVID-19 vaccine preparedness, attitudes, and more.
Author(s): Delesha M. Carpenter, Tessa Hastings, Salisa Westrick, et al.
Citation: Journal of the American Pharmacists Association, 62(4), 1379-1383
Date: 01/2022
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2022 Heart Disease & Stroke Statistical Update Fact Sheet: American Indian/Alaska Natives & Cardiovascular Diseases
Reports statistics on cardiovascular disease, coronary heart disease, stroke, and high blood pressure among American Indians and Alaska Natives. Includes data on smoking, physical inactivity, and diabetes.
Date: 01/2022
Sponsoring organization: American Heart Association
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Reports statistics on cardiovascular disease, coronary heart disease, stroke, and high blood pressure among American Indians and Alaska Natives. Includes data on smoking, physical inactivity, and diabetes.
Date: 01/2022
Sponsoring organization: American Heart Association
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Tuberculosis Outbreak Associated With Delayed Diagnosis and Long Infectious Periods in Rural Arkansas, 2010-2018
Investigates 21 cases of tuberculosis (TB) in a rural Arkansas county to understand patient characteristics, identify epidemiologic links, and establish possible chains of transmission. Discusses characteristics and demographics of TB patients, potential reasons for transmission in a rural community, and necessary public health efforts to reduce TB outbreaks.
Author(s): Sarah M. Labuda, Clinton J. McDaniel, Amish Talwar, et al.
Citation: Public Health Reports,137(1), 94-101
Date: 01/2022
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Investigates 21 cases of tuberculosis (TB) in a rural Arkansas county to understand patient characteristics, identify epidemiologic links, and establish possible chains of transmission. Discusses characteristics and demographics of TB patients, potential reasons for transmission in a rural community, and necessary public health efforts to reduce TB outbreaks.
Author(s): Sarah M. Labuda, Clinton J. McDaniel, Amish Talwar, et al.
Citation: Public Health Reports,137(1), 94-101
Date: 01/2022
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A Profile of Migrant Health: 2020 Uniform Data System Analysis
Analyzes the demographic, socioeconomic, and health characteristics of migrants from community and migrant health centers that receive funding through the U.S. Public Health Service Act, Section 330. Discusses common conditions faced by migrants, including COVID-19.
Date: 01/2022
Sponsoring organization: National Center for Farmworker Health
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Analyzes the demographic, socioeconomic, and health characteristics of migrants from community and migrant health centers that receive funding through the U.S. Public Health Service Act, Section 330. Discusses common conditions faced by migrants, including COVID-19.
Date: 01/2022
Sponsoring organization: National Center for Farmworker Health
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A Pilot Study Examining Access to and Satisfaction with Maternal Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Treatment via Telemedicine
Highlights a study on the role telemedicine plays in increasing access to mental health and substance use treatment for women who are pregnant or have recently given birth. The study received a high percentage of participants from rural areas and breaks down the demographic data by rural, as well as several other factors such as age, race, and diagnosis, to name a few.
Author(s): Constance Guille, Emily Johnson, Edie Douglas, et al.
Citation: Telemedicine Reports, 3(1), 24-29
Date: 01/2022
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Highlights a study on the role telemedicine plays in increasing access to mental health and substance use treatment for women who are pregnant or have recently given birth. The study received a high percentage of participants from rural areas and breaks down the demographic data by rural, as well as several other factors such as age, race, and diagnosis, to name a few.
Author(s): Constance Guille, Emily Johnson, Edie Douglas, et al.
Citation: Telemedicine Reports, 3(1), 24-29
Date: 01/2022
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Geographic Disparities in Access to Specialty Care Programs for Early Psychosis in Washington State
Presents a study on the accessibility by neighborhood characteristics to mental health services in areas served by the Community Mental Health Block grant in Washington State. Compares neighborhood characteristics by metropolitan, micropolitan, and rural/small town areas, such as the rate of African American and Hispanic residents, the rate of population aged 15-40, and the rate of socioeconomic neighborhood deprivation.
Author(s): Oladunni Oluwoye, Solmaz Amiri, Gordon Kordas, et al.
Citation: Administration and Policy in Mental Health and Mental Health Services Research, 49, 5-12
Date: 01/2022
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Presents a study on the accessibility by neighborhood characteristics to mental health services in areas served by the Community Mental Health Block grant in Washington State. Compares neighborhood characteristics by metropolitan, micropolitan, and rural/small town areas, such as the rate of African American and Hispanic residents, the rate of population aged 15-40, and the rate of socioeconomic neighborhood deprivation.
Author(s): Oladunni Oluwoye, Solmaz Amiri, Gordon Kordas, et al.
Citation: Administration and Policy in Mental Health and Mental Health Services Research, 49, 5-12
Date: 01/2022
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Exceptional Survival Among Kentucky Stage IV Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Patients: Appalachian Versus Non-Appalachian Populations
Explores a study on rates of exceptional survival (5 years or more post-diagnosis) of stage IV lung cancer patients in Appalachian and non-Appalachian Kentucky. Breaks down data by insurance type, treatment type, and length of survival, among other measures.
Author(s): Vira Pravosud, Nathan L. Vanderford, Bin Huang, et al.
Citation: Journal of Rural Health, 38(1), 14-27
Date: 01/2022
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Explores a study on rates of exceptional survival (5 years or more post-diagnosis) of stage IV lung cancer patients in Appalachian and non-Appalachian Kentucky. Breaks down data by insurance type, treatment type, and length of survival, among other measures.
Author(s): Vira Pravosud, Nathan L. Vanderford, Bin Huang, et al.
Citation: Journal of Rural Health, 38(1), 14-27
Date: 01/2022
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