Rural Health
Resources by Topic: Health conditions
Infectious Disease Hospitalizations among American Indian/Alaska Native and Non–American Indian/Alaska Native Persons in Alaska, 2010-2011
Analyzes a state database to determine infectious disease hospitalization rates among American Indian/Alaskan Native (AI/AN) Alaskan residents. Compares statistics for AI/AN and non-AI/AN persons by year, sex, and age, and covers other hospitalization statistics.
Author(s): Prabhu P. Gounder, Robert C. Holman, Sara M. Seeman, et al.
Citation: Public Health Reports, 132(1), 65-75
Date: 2017
view details
Analyzes a state database to determine infectious disease hospitalization rates among American Indian/Alaskan Native (AI/AN) Alaskan residents. Compares statistics for AI/AN and non-AI/AN persons by year, sex, and age, and covers other hospitalization statistics.
Author(s): Prabhu P. Gounder, Robert C. Holman, Sara M. Seeman, et al.
Citation: Public Health Reports, 132(1), 65-75
Date: 2017
view details
The Effect of a Weight Gain Prevention Intervention on Moderate-Vigorous Physical Activity among Black Women: The Shape Program
Examines if an effective weight gain prevention intervention, called the Shape Program, increased moderate to vigorous physical activity among overweight or obese African American women in rural North Carolina. Includes participant characteristics for the initial and 12 month assessment by age, education, poverty level, marital status, number of children in the household, employment status, and more.
Author(s): Mary L. Greaney, Sandy Askew, Sherrie F. Wallington, et al.
Citation: International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, 14, 139
Date: 2017
view details
Examines if an effective weight gain prevention intervention, called the Shape Program, increased moderate to vigorous physical activity among overweight or obese African American women in rural North Carolina. Includes participant characteristics for the initial and 12 month assessment by age, education, poverty level, marital status, number of children in the household, employment status, and more.
Author(s): Mary L. Greaney, Sandy Askew, Sherrie F. Wallington, et al.
Citation: International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, 14, 139
Date: 2017
view details
Critical Need Counties in Broadband & Health - Rural 2017
Identifies counties with a critical need related to both broadband access and health, based on data related to broadband access, internet adoption, diabetes, and obesity. Only counties with a majority of the population living in rural areas and a total population equal to or exceeding 15,000, the median population for rural counties were considered for inclusion.
Date: 2017
Sponsoring organization: Federal Communications Commission
view details
Identifies counties with a critical need related to both broadband access and health, based on data related to broadband access, internet adoption, diabetes, and obesity. Only counties with a majority of the population living in rural areas and a total population equal to or exceeding 15,000, the median population for rural counties were considered for inclusion.
Date: 2017
Sponsoring organization: Federal Communications Commission
view details
Bridging Gaps in Mental Health Care: Lessons Learned from the Welcome Back Veterans Initiative
Details a study on the role of privately funded programs filling in the gaps between the Military Health System (MHS), the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), and civilian healthcare providers in providing mental healthcare to veterans returning from deployment.
Date: 2017
Sponsoring organization: RAND Corporation
view details
Details a study on the role of privately funded programs filling in the gaps between the Military Health System (MHS), the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), and civilian healthcare providers in providing mental healthcare to veterans returning from deployment.
Date: 2017
Sponsoring organization: RAND Corporation
view details
Risk Factors for Smoking in Rural Women: The Role of Gender-Based Sexual and Intimate Partner Violence
Investigates the prevalence of sexual and intimate partner gender-based violence (GBV) in 3 Appalachian counties of Ohio. Supports health professionals' efforts to address the disproportionately high cervical cancer rates in these regions by analyzing the relationship between exposure to GBV and smoking behaviors.
Author(s): Julianna Nemeth, Amy Bonomi, Bo Lu, Richard Lomax, Mary Wewers
Citation: Journal of Women's Health, 25(12), 1282-1291
Date: 12/2016
view details
Investigates the prevalence of sexual and intimate partner gender-based violence (GBV) in 3 Appalachian counties of Ohio. Supports health professionals' efforts to address the disproportionately high cervical cancer rates in these regions by analyzing the relationship between exposure to GBV and smoking behaviors.
Author(s): Julianna Nemeth, Amy Bonomi, Bo Lu, Richard Lomax, Mary Wewers
Citation: Journal of Women's Health, 25(12), 1282-1291
Date: 12/2016
view details
Potentially Preventable Hospitalizations for Acute and Chronic Conditions in Alaska, 2010–2012
Estimates potentially preventable hospitalizations (PPH) for acute and chronic conditions among Alaskan adults aged 18 years and older from 2010 to 2012. Includes statistics on PPH, for both acute and chronic conditions, and all other hospitalizations by sex, age group, hospital location, and expected payment source.
Author(s): Prabhu P. Gounder, Sara M. Seeman, Robert C. Holman, et al.
Citation: Preventive Medicine Reports, 4, 614-621
Date: 12/2016
view details
Estimates potentially preventable hospitalizations (PPH) for acute and chronic conditions among Alaskan adults aged 18 years and older from 2010 to 2012. Includes statistics on PPH, for both acute and chronic conditions, and all other hospitalizations by sex, age group, hospital location, and expected payment source.
Author(s): Prabhu P. Gounder, Sara M. Seeman, Robert C. Holman, et al.
Citation: Preventive Medicine Reports, 4, 614-621
Date: 12/2016
view details
Adverse Childhood Experiences and Health in Adulthood in a Rural Population-Based Sample
Presents results from a rural community-based study examining how adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) affect health and well-being in adulthood. Reports on electronic medical record data related to body mass index and various medical diagnoses.
Author(s): Kristen C. Iniguez, Rachel V. Stankowski
Citation: Clinical Medicine & Research, 14(3-4), 126-137
Date: 12/2016
view details
Presents results from a rural community-based study examining how adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) affect health and well-being in adulthood. Reports on electronic medical record data related to body mass index and various medical diagnoses.
Author(s): Kristen C. Iniguez, Rachel V. Stankowski
Citation: Clinical Medicine & Research, 14(3-4), 126-137
Date: 12/2016
view details
National Hospital Ambulatory Medical Care Survey: 2013 Emergency Department Summary Tables
Provides data on ambulatory care emergency department hospital visits. Table 1 includes brief metro/non-metro overview information, and Table 14 has metro/non-metro injury visit data.
Date: 12/2016
Sponsoring organization: National Center for Health Statistics
view details
Provides data on ambulatory care emergency department hospital visits. Table 1 includes brief metro/non-metro overview information, and Table 14 has metro/non-metro injury visit data.
Date: 12/2016
Sponsoring organization: National Center for Health Statistics
view details
Resurgence of Progressive Massive Fibrosis in Coal Miners--Eastern Kentucky, 2016
Describes a sharp increase in cases of Progressive Massive Fibrosis (PMF) from January 2015 through August 2016, as reported by a radiologist treating 60 former or active coal miners in rural central Appalachia. Includes a chart showing percentages of miners with 25 or more years underground work experience in that region who were diagnosed with PMF from 1970-2016.
Author(s): David J. Blackley, James B. Crum, Cara N. Halldin, Eileen Storey, A. Scott Laney
Citation: MMWR (Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report), 65(49), 1385-1389
Date: 12/2016
Sponsoring organization: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
view details
Describes a sharp increase in cases of Progressive Massive Fibrosis (PMF) from January 2015 through August 2016, as reported by a radiologist treating 60 former or active coal miners in rural central Appalachia. Includes a chart showing percentages of miners with 25 or more years underground work experience in that region who were diagnosed with PMF from 1970-2016.
Author(s): David J. Blackley, James B. Crum, Cara N. Halldin, Eileen Storey, A. Scott Laney
Citation: MMWR (Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report), 65(49), 1385-1389
Date: 12/2016
Sponsoring organization: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
view details
Influences and Practices in Colorectal Cancer Screening Among Health Care Providers Serving Northern Plains American Indians, 2011-2012
Analysis of data collected from 145 providers at 27 American Indian health facilities in the Northern Plains. Features statistics with breakdowns by type and frequency of tests, type of providers, and factors influencing screening practices.
Author(s): Melanie Nadeau, Anne Walaszek, David G. Perdue, et al.
Citation: Preventing Chronic Disease, 13
Date: 12/2016
view details
Analysis of data collected from 145 providers at 27 American Indian health facilities in the Northern Plains. Features statistics with breakdowns by type and frequency of tests, type of providers, and factors influencing screening practices.
Author(s): Melanie Nadeau, Anne Walaszek, David G. Perdue, et al.
Citation: Preventing Chronic Disease, 13
Date: 12/2016
view details