Rural Health
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Residency and Racial/Ethnic Differences in Weight Status and Lifestyle Behaviors Among US Youth
Discusses a secondary analysis of a study based on the rates of adolescent obesity and obesity-related behaviors of U.S. students in grades 6-10 during the 2005-2006 school year. Details the results of the analysis by age, gender, race, and whether the students were from metro or nonmetro areas, as well as several other factors.
Author(s): Mary Kay Kenney, Jing Wang, Ron Iannotti
Citation: Journal of Rural Health, 30(1), 89-100
Date: 01/2014
Type: Document
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Discusses a secondary analysis of a study based on the rates of adolescent obesity and obesity-related behaviors of U.S. students in grades 6-10 during the 2005-2006 school year. Details the results of the analysis by age, gender, race, and whether the students were from metro or nonmetro areas, as well as several other factors.
Author(s): Mary Kay Kenney, Jing Wang, Ron Iannotti
Citation: Journal of Rural Health, 30(1), 89-100
Date: 01/2014
Type: Document
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Clinical, Sociodemographic and Service Provider Determinants of Guideline Concordant Colorectal Cancer Care for Appalachian Residents
Presents a study of Appalachian colorectal cancer patients diagnosed between 2006-2008 regarding their adherence to treatment guidelines by measuring rates of chemotherapy, lymph node assessment, and radiation treatments. Breaks down results by participants' age, race, and type and severity of comorbidity, as well as several treatment facility factors, such as bed size and surgical volume, among others.
Author(s): Steven T. Fleming, Heath B. Mackley, Fabian Camacho, et al.
Citation: Journal of Rural Health, 30(1), 27-39
Date: 01/2014
Type: Document
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Presents a study of Appalachian colorectal cancer patients diagnosed between 2006-2008 regarding their adherence to treatment guidelines by measuring rates of chemotherapy, lymph node assessment, and radiation treatments. Breaks down results by participants' age, race, and type and severity of comorbidity, as well as several treatment facility factors, such as bed size and surgical volume, among others.
Author(s): Steven T. Fleming, Heath B. Mackley, Fabian Camacho, et al.
Citation: Journal of Rural Health, 30(1), 27-39
Date: 01/2014
Type: Document
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The Relationship Between Perceived Burden of Chronic Conditions and Colorectal Cancer Screening Among Appalachian Residents
Describes the perceived burden of multiple morbidity among primarily rural Appalachian adults aged 50-75 and the likelihood these patients will undertake colorectal cancer screenings (CRCS). Discusses the prioritization of CRCS by patients with chronic disease and their physicians. Briefly compares reports from both urban and rural areas.
Author(s): Yelena N. Tarasenko, Steven T. Fleming, Nancy E. Schoenberg
Citation: Journal of Rural Health, 30(1), 40-49
Date: 01/2014
Type: Document
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Describes the perceived burden of multiple morbidity among primarily rural Appalachian adults aged 50-75 and the likelihood these patients will undertake colorectal cancer screenings (CRCS). Discusses the prioritization of CRCS by patients with chronic disease and their physicians. Briefly compares reports from both urban and rural areas.
Author(s): Yelena N. Tarasenko, Steven T. Fleming, Nancy E. Schoenberg
Citation: Journal of Rural Health, 30(1), 40-49
Date: 01/2014
Type: Document
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Urban-Rural Differences in Coronary Heart Disease Mortality in the United States: 1999-2009
Describes the trends and magnitude of variations in death rates, with statistical breakdowns by age group, sex, race, geographical region, urbanization level, and year. Examines possible contributing factors for the disparities, including physical activity levels, access to healthcare, socioeconomic status, and education level.
Author(s): Ambar Kulshreshtha, Abhinav Goyal, Kaustubh Dabhadkar, Emir Veledar, Viola Vaccarino
Citation: Public Health Reports, 129(1), 19-29
Date: 01/2014
Type: Document
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Describes the trends and magnitude of variations in death rates, with statistical breakdowns by age group, sex, race, geographical region, urbanization level, and year. Examines possible contributing factors for the disparities, including physical activity levels, access to healthcare, socioeconomic status, and education level.
Author(s): Ambar Kulshreshtha, Abhinav Goyal, Kaustubh Dabhadkar, Emir Veledar, Viola Vaccarino
Citation: Public Health Reports, 129(1), 19-29
Date: 01/2014
Type: Document
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Where Do Patients with Cancer in Iowa Receive Radiation Therapy?
Describes the concerns affecting access to cancer treatment in rural and urban areas in Iowa. Discusses travel times to reach radiation treatments based on 2004-2010 data from 103,603 patients.
Author(s): Marcia M. Ward, Fred Ullrich, Kevin Matthews, et al.
Citation: Journal of Oncology Practice, 10(1), 20-25
Date: 01/2014
Type: Document
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Describes the concerns affecting access to cancer treatment in rural and urban areas in Iowa. Discusses travel times to reach radiation treatments based on 2004-2010 data from 103,603 patients.
Author(s): Marcia M. Ward, Fred Ullrich, Kevin Matthews, et al.
Citation: Journal of Oncology Practice, 10(1), 20-25
Date: 01/2014
Type: Document
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Access to Chemotherapy Services by Availability of Local and Visiting Oncologists
Identifies the significant factors associated with choice of provider, cancer treatment, and the travel time affecting access for rural residents in Iowa.
Author(s): Marcia M. Ward, Fred Ullrich, Kevin Matthews, et al.
Citation: Journal of Oncology Practice, 10(1), 26-31
Date: 01/2014
Type: Document
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Identifies the significant factors associated with choice of provider, cancer treatment, and the travel time affecting access for rural residents in Iowa.
Author(s): Marcia M. Ward, Fred Ullrich, Kevin Matthews, et al.
Citation: Journal of Oncology Practice, 10(1), 26-31
Date: 01/2014
Type: Document
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Trends in Pediatric and Adult Hospital Stays for Asthma, 2000-2010
Provides data on inpatient hospital stays for asthma in community hospitals. Table 1 includes information on 2010 stays for children and adults based on the location of patients' residence, for metropolitan, micropolitan, and nonmetro areas.
Author(s): Marguerite L. Barrett , Lauren M. Wier, Raynard Washington
Date: 01/2014
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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Provides data on inpatient hospital stays for asthma in community hospitals. Table 1 includes information on 2010 stays for children and adults based on the location of patients' residence, for metropolitan, micropolitan, and nonmetro areas.
Author(s): Marguerite L. Barrett , Lauren M. Wier, Raynard Washington
Date: 01/2014
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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Feasibility and Preliminary Outcomes From a Pilot Study of an Integrated Health-Mental Health Promotion Program in School Mental Health Services
Results of a study of adolescents and their parents who received mental health services in a school-based setting for emotional and behavioral problems. The participants lived in a rural and underserved southern region of the U.S. where low income, high poverty are prevalent and where few mental health services are available.
Author(s): Melissa W. George, Nevelyn N. Trumpeter, Dawn K. Wilson, et al.
Citation: Family & Community Health, 37(1), 19-30
Date: 01/2014
Type: Document
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Results of a study of adolescents and their parents who received mental health services in a school-based setting for emotional and behavioral problems. The participants lived in a rural and underserved southern region of the U.S. where low income, high poverty are prevalent and where few mental health services are available.
Author(s): Melissa W. George, Nevelyn N. Trumpeter, Dawn K. Wilson, et al.
Citation: Family & Community Health, 37(1), 19-30
Date: 01/2014
Type: Document
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Addressing the Health Care Needs of Rural Veterans: A Guide for State Offices of Rural Health
Acts as a manual to assist the State Offices of Rural Health (SORHs) in addressing the healthcare needs of rural veterans. Includes information from the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) rural health programs. Covers statistics on the healthcare needs of rural veterans and recommends actions for SORHs to support the healthcare needs of rural veterans.
Date: 01/2014
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health
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Acts as a manual to assist the State Offices of Rural Health (SORHs) in addressing the healthcare needs of rural veterans. Includes information from the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) rural health programs. Covers statistics on the healthcare needs of rural veterans and recommends actions for SORHs to support the healthcare needs of rural veterans.
Date: 01/2014
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health
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Encouraging Healthy Weight Among Kansas Farmworkers
Describes the development and implementation of a bilingual nutrition education workshop for farmworkers focused on healthy eating and maintaining a healthy weight.
Author(s): Kendra Baldridge, Pat Fernandez
Citation: Migrant Health Newsline
Date: 01/2014
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: National Center for Farmworker Health
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Describes the development and implementation of a bilingual nutrition education workshop for farmworkers focused on healthy eating and maintaining a healthy weight.
Author(s): Kendra Baldridge, Pat Fernandez
Citation: Migrant Health Newsline
Date: 01/2014
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: National Center for Farmworker Health
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