Rural Health
Resources by Topic: Health conditions
The Impact of Social Vulnerability on Primary Vaccine Coverage in Children With Sickle Cell Disease
Results of a study examining the relationship between social vulnerability and up-to-date vaccine coverage among children born in Georgia between 2008-2019 with sickle cell disease. Features statistics with breakdowns by rural and urban residence.
Author(s): Jiajing Scarlette Shi, Erin LaFon, Ankit Sutaria, et al.
Citation: Frontiers in Public Health, 13, 1689797
Date: 01/2026
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Results of a study examining the relationship between social vulnerability and up-to-date vaccine coverage among children born in Georgia between 2008-2019 with sickle cell disease. Features statistics with breakdowns by rural and urban residence.
Author(s): Jiajing Scarlette Shi, Erin LaFon, Ankit Sutaria, et al.
Citation: Frontiers in Public Health, 13, 1689797
Date: 01/2026
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New Directions from the COMPASS Study: A Qualitative Review of Participation and Communication in Rural Kidney Health Research
Discusses the impact of the Community Based Study of the Epidemiology of Chronic Kidney Disease in Cuba New Mexico and Surrounding Areas (COMPASS) research study on 33 participating adults in rural New Mexico. Discusses topics related to study participation, health literacy, and research dissemination, including participants' lifestyle changes, understanding of kidney-related health issues, challenges, and suggestions.
Author(s): Heidi Rishel Brakey, Maria-Eleni Roumelioti, Jesus E. Fuentes, et al.
Citation: BMC Nephrology, 27, 136
Date: 01/2026
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Discusses the impact of the Community Based Study of the Epidemiology of Chronic Kidney Disease in Cuba New Mexico and Surrounding Areas (COMPASS) research study on 33 participating adults in rural New Mexico. Discusses topics related to study participation, health literacy, and research dissemination, including participants' lifestyle changes, understanding of kidney-related health issues, challenges, and suggestions.
Author(s): Heidi Rishel Brakey, Maria-Eleni Roumelioti, Jesus E. Fuentes, et al.
Citation: BMC Nephrology, 27, 136
Date: 01/2026
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Differences in Lung Cancer Survival by Demographic Characteristics and Social Determinants of Health, United States, 2010-2020
Analyzes demographic and geographic factors associated with lung cancer survival, using 2010-2020 National Program of Cancer Registries data. Includes rural-urban data breakdowns, among other demographic, clinical, and geographic comparisons.
Author(s): Christine M. Kava, Shifan Dai, David A. Siegel, et al.
Citation: Public Health Reports
Date: 01/2026
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Analyzes demographic and geographic factors associated with lung cancer survival, using 2010-2020 National Program of Cancer Registries data. Includes rural-urban data breakdowns, among other demographic, clinical, and geographic comparisons.
Author(s): Christine M. Kava, Shifan Dai, David A. Siegel, et al.
Citation: Public Health Reports
Date: 01/2026
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Purchased/Referred Care and Cancer: Overview and Options for Tribal Consideration
Describes the Purchased/Referred Care (PRC) program of the Indian Health Service (IHS) and discusses how it functions in the cancer care pathways for Oklahoma tribal communities. Offers recommendations to tribal leaders for working with and alongside the program to improve health outcomes while supporting self-determination. Recommendations discuss tribal governance, collaborations, service delivery models, care coordination, and engaging with federal policymakers.
Author(s): Grace Fox
Date: 01/2026
Sponsoring organization: Native Nations Center for Tribal Policy Research
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Describes the Purchased/Referred Care (PRC) program of the Indian Health Service (IHS) and discusses how it functions in the cancer care pathways for Oklahoma tribal communities. Offers recommendations to tribal leaders for working with and alongside the program to improve health outcomes while supporting self-determination. Recommendations discuss tribal governance, collaborations, service delivery models, care coordination, and engaging with federal policymakers.
Author(s): Grace Fox
Date: 01/2026
Sponsoring organization: Native Nations Center for Tribal Policy Research
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A Multi-Level Intervention to Address Childhood Obesity in Rural Hispanic Communities
Provides results from the Together We STRIDE study, a multi-level, community-based pediatric obesity intervention for Hispanic elementary school students and their families in Washington State's Yakima County.
Author(s): Linda K. Ko, Eileen Rillamas-Sun, Mario Kratz, et al.
Citation: Obesity Science and Practice, 12(1), e70116
Date: 01/2026
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Provides results from the Together We STRIDE study, a multi-level, community-based pediatric obesity intervention for Hispanic elementary school students and their families in Washington State's Yakima County.
Author(s): Linda K. Ko, Eileen Rillamas-Sun, Mario Kratz, et al.
Citation: Obesity Science and Practice, 12(1), e70116
Date: 01/2026
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Bridging the Gap: Tackling General and HPV Vaccine Hesitancy in Rural and Low-Vaccination Areas to Improve HPV Vaccine Uptake
Examines HPV vaccine uptake and hesitancy among parents of children aged 9-17 living in rural Virginia. Utilizes survey data from 249 parents and analyzes their perspectives on vaccine hesitancy, safety, efficacy, and more.
Author(s): Shillpa Naavaal, Joseph Boyle, Tegwyn Brickhouse, et al.
Citation: Frontiers in Public Health, 13
Date: 01/2026
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Examines HPV vaccine uptake and hesitancy among parents of children aged 9-17 living in rural Virginia. Utilizes survey data from 249 parents and analyzes their perspectives on vaccine hesitancy, safety, efficacy, and more.
Author(s): Shillpa Naavaal, Joseph Boyle, Tegwyn Brickhouse, et al.
Citation: Frontiers in Public Health, 13
Date: 01/2026
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JCO Oncology Practice: Understaffed and Overbooked: The Problems with Maintaining Specialty Care in Rural Areas
Podcast episode discussing the results of a study on rural oncologists' experiences with specialist scarcity in rural areas, and details how oncology workforce shortages contribute to reduced access to care and increased physician burnout. Transcript available below audio player.
Author(s): Fumiko Chino, Erika Moen, Dan Zuckerman
Date: 01/2026
Sponsoring organization: JCO Oncology Practice
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Podcast episode discussing the results of a study on rural oncologists' experiences with specialist scarcity in rural areas, and details how oncology workforce shortages contribute to reduced access to care and increased physician burnout. Transcript available below audio player.
Author(s): Fumiko Chino, Erika Moen, Dan Zuckerman
Date: 01/2026
Sponsoring organization: JCO Oncology Practice
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Advancing Rural Cancer Control: A Portfolio Analysis of Research Funded by the National Cancer Institute, 2016–2024
Highlights a study exploring cancer control-focused grants funded by the National Cancer Institute for research opportunities to identify methods to close rural and urban disparities in cancer outcomes. Details rural grants from 2016 to 2024, their healthcare focus, and location of cancer treated.
Author(s): Anna Gaysynsky, Sallie J. Weaver, Robin C. Vanderpool, et al.
Citation: Journal of Rural Health, 42(1), e70120
Date: 01/2026
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Highlights a study exploring cancer control-focused grants funded by the National Cancer Institute for research opportunities to identify methods to close rural and urban disparities in cancer outcomes. Details rural grants from 2016 to 2024, their healthcare focus, and location of cancer treated.
Author(s): Anna Gaysynsky, Sallie J. Weaver, Robin C. Vanderpool, et al.
Citation: Journal of Rural Health, 42(1), e70120
Date: 01/2026
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Trends in Cancer Incidence in Younger Adults in the Midwest
Examines cancer incidence and type in adults aged 18-49 and living in the Midwest. Utilizes 2019-2024 National Health Interview Survey data to analyze cancer incidence according to patient demographics, including metro versus nonmetro location.
Author(s): Adee Athiyaman
Date: 01/2026
Sponsoring organization: Illinois Institute for Rural Affairs
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Examines cancer incidence and type in adults aged 18-49 and living in the Midwest. Utilizes 2019-2024 National Health Interview Survey data to analyze cancer incidence according to patient demographics, including metro versus nonmetro location.
Author(s): Adee Athiyaman
Date: 01/2026
Sponsoring organization: Illinois Institute for Rural Affairs
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Snapshot of Rural Health in Colorado, 2026
Provides an overview of rural health in Colorado. Includes data and statistics on a variety of indicators, such as education, poverty, rural economy, healthcare coverage and access, rural health information technology, behavioral health, oral health, and workforce shortages. Includes five regional snapshots from around the state that are free to download with name and organization affiliation.
Date: 01/2026
Sponsoring organization: Colorado Rural Health Center
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Provides an overview of rural health in Colorado. Includes data and statistics on a variety of indicators, such as education, poverty, rural economy, healthcare coverage and access, rural health information technology, behavioral health, oral health, and workforce shortages. Includes five regional snapshots from around the state that are free to download with name and organization affiliation.
Date: 01/2026
Sponsoring organization: Colorado Rural Health Center
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