Rural Health
Resources by Topic: Health conditions
Changes in Transmucosal Buprenorphine Utilization for Opioid Use Disorder Treatment During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Kentucky
Explores changes in prescription rates of transmuscosal buprenorphine for the treatment of opioid use disorder during the COVID-19 pandemic in Kentucky. Compares prescribing rates in rural versus urban areas and examines rates on a week by week basis.
Author(s): Feitong Lei, Michelle R. Lofwall, Patricia R. Freeman, et al.
Citation: Journal of Rural Health, 39(1), 186-196
Date: 12/2022
Type: Document
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Explores changes in prescription rates of transmuscosal buprenorphine for the treatment of opioid use disorder during the COVID-19 pandemic in Kentucky. Compares prescribing rates in rural versus urban areas and examines rates on a week by week basis.
Author(s): Feitong Lei, Michelle R. Lofwall, Patricia R. Freeman, et al.
Citation: Journal of Rural Health, 39(1), 186-196
Date: 12/2022
Type: Document
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Increased Rates of Suicide Ideation and Attempts in Rural Dwellers Following the SARS-CoV-2 Pandemic
Examines the effect the COVID-19 pandemic had on rates of suicide ideation and attempts. Compares rates of suicide ideation and attempts in the first 6 months of the pandemic with the same months of the preceding year. Breaks down data by patient demographics, such as race, age, and rurality, among other measures.
Author(s): Elizabeth Salt, Amanda T. Wiggins, Julie Cerel, et al.
Citation: Journal of Rural Health, 39(1), 30-38
Date: 12/2022
Type: Document
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Examines the effect the COVID-19 pandemic had on rates of suicide ideation and attempts. Compares rates of suicide ideation and attempts in the first 6 months of the pandemic with the same months of the preceding year. Breaks down data by patient demographics, such as race, age, and rurality, among other measures.
Author(s): Elizabeth Salt, Amanda T. Wiggins, Julie Cerel, et al.
Citation: Journal of Rural Health, 39(1), 30-38
Date: 12/2022
Type: Document
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From Believers to Skeptics: Latent Class Analysis of COVID-19 Protective Practices and Perceptions Among Agricultural Community Members
Highlights a study on the perceptions of the efficacy of COVID-19 protective behaviors among farmers and farmworkers from April to June of 2020. Bases conclusions on the results of a survey on agricultural workers' adherence to, and belief in, COVID-19 protective practices, such as social distancing, wearing a face mask, and handwashing, among others.
Author(s): Josie M. Rudolphi, Courtney Cuthbertson, Amandeep Kaur, Jesus N. Sarol Jr
Citation: Journal of Rural Health, 39(1), 5-17
Date: 12/2022
Type: Document
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Highlights a study on the perceptions of the efficacy of COVID-19 protective behaviors among farmers and farmworkers from April to June of 2020. Bases conclusions on the results of a survey on agricultural workers' adherence to, and belief in, COVID-19 protective practices, such as social distancing, wearing a face mask, and handwashing, among others.
Author(s): Josie M. Rudolphi, Courtney Cuthbertson, Amandeep Kaur, Jesus N. Sarol Jr
Citation: Journal of Rural Health, 39(1), 5-17
Date: 12/2022
Type: Document
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Broadband Impact on Education and Workforce during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Analyzes impacts of a mobile hotspot lending program in eight rural Tennessee counties during the COVID-19 pandemic. Provides data on participant characteristics, interest in broadband subscription, and effects of COVID-19 on work productivity, school attendance, and academic performance. Describes policies and frameworks for the implementation of similar broadband access programs.
Author(s): Isabella Baxter, Sreedhar Upendram
Date: 11/2022
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: Southern Rural Development Center
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Analyzes impacts of a mobile hotspot lending program in eight rural Tennessee counties during the COVID-19 pandemic. Provides data on participant characteristics, interest in broadband subscription, and effects of COVID-19 on work productivity, school attendance, and academic performance. Describes policies and frameworks for the implementation of similar broadband access programs.
Author(s): Isabella Baxter, Sreedhar Upendram
Date: 11/2022
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: Southern Rural Development Center
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Agricultural Youth Injuries: An Updated Review of Cases from U.S. News Media Reports, 2016–2021
Analyzed 2016-2021 records in an agricultural injury news report database to determine the annual trend and characteristics of youth injuries in agricultural environments. Breaks down data by mortality, age, gender, and injury types.
Author(s): Bryan P. Weichelt, Serap Gorucu, Rick R. Burke, et al.
Citation: Frontiers in Public Health, 10, 1045858
Date: 11/2022
Type: Document
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Analyzed 2016-2021 records in an agricultural injury news report database to determine the annual trend and characteristics of youth injuries in agricultural environments. Breaks down data by mortality, age, gender, and injury types.
Author(s): Bryan P. Weichelt, Serap Gorucu, Rick R. Burke, et al.
Citation: Frontiers in Public Health, 10, 1045858
Date: 11/2022
Type: Document
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National Advisory Council on the National Health Service Corps (NACNHSC) Meeting Minutes, November 15-16, 2022
Minutes from the November 15-16, 2022 meeting, including presentations on collaborative care, shortage designation policy, HRSA's geriatrics programs, family caregivers, effects of COVID-19, and National Health Service Corps updates.
Additional links: Agenda, Caring for the Care Collaborator: Building and Sustaining the Competent Team, Health Resources and Services Administration's Geriatrics Programs, Leading In Challenging Times… Creating the Future We Want and Our Communities and Patients Need, Policy Updates, Preparing Clinicians to "R.A.I.S.E." Family Caregivers
Date: 11/2022
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: National Advisory Council on the National Health Service Corps
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Minutes from the November 15-16, 2022 meeting, including presentations on collaborative care, shortage designation policy, HRSA's geriatrics programs, family caregivers, effects of COVID-19, and National Health Service Corps updates.
Additional links: Agenda, Caring for the Care Collaborator: Building and Sustaining the Competent Team, Health Resources and Services Administration's Geriatrics Programs, Leading In Challenging Times… Creating the Future We Want and Our Communities and Patients Need, Policy Updates, Preparing Clinicians to "R.A.I.S.E." Family Caregivers
Date: 11/2022
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: National Advisory Council on the National Health Service Corps
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South Dakota 2022 HIV/AIDS Surveillance Report
Provides county level data on the number of HIV/AIDS cases for South Dakota. Addresses co-infections with other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and characteristics of infected residents.
Date: 11/2022
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: South Dakota Department of Health
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Provides county level data on the number of HIV/AIDS cases for South Dakota. Addresses co-infections with other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and characteristics of infected residents.
Date: 11/2022
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: South Dakota Department of Health
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The Oral Health of American Indian and Alaska Native Adult Dental Patients 35 Years and Older A Follow-up Report to the 2015 Survey
Details the oral health of American Indian and Alaska Native adults over 35. Presents rates of AI/AN people with untreated decay and caries, severe periodontal disease, and missing teeth, among other measures. Compares AI/AN rates with the U.S. as a whole and with other ethnic groups.
Author(s): Kathy R. Phipps, Timothy L. Ricks, Nathan P. Mork, Timothy L. Lozon
Date: 11/2022
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: Indian Health Service
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Details the oral health of American Indian and Alaska Native adults over 35. Presents rates of AI/AN people with untreated decay and caries, severe periodontal disease, and missing teeth, among other measures. Compares AI/AN rates with the U.S. as a whole and with other ethnic groups.
Author(s): Kathy R. Phipps, Timothy L. Ricks, Nathan P. Mork, Timothy L. Lozon
Date: 11/2022
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: Indian Health Service
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Racial, Ethnic, and Rural/Urban Disparities in HIV and Sexually Transmitted Infections in South Carolina
Examines sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and HIV prevalence among residents of South Carolina utilizing 2019-2021 Medicaid data. Provides descriptive statistics for STI and HIV incidence according to age, gender, race/ethnicity, comorbidities, and rural versus urban location, as well as county-level maps depicting STI and HIV rates.
Author(s): Theodoros V. Giannouchos, Elizabeth Crouch, Melinda A. Merrell, et al.
Citation: Journal of Community Health, 48, 152-159
Date: 11/2022
Type: Document
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Examines sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and HIV prevalence among residents of South Carolina utilizing 2019-2021 Medicaid data. Provides descriptive statistics for STI and HIV incidence according to age, gender, race/ethnicity, comorbidities, and rural versus urban location, as well as county-level maps depicting STI and HIV rates.
Author(s): Theodoros V. Giannouchos, Elizabeth Crouch, Melinda A. Merrell, et al.
Citation: Journal of Community Health, 48, 152-159
Date: 11/2022
Type: Document
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Urban–Rural Differences in Mental and Physical Health among Primary Care Patients with Multiple Chronic Conditions: A Secondary Analysis from a Randomized Clinical Trial
Presents a study on the differences in mental and physical health outcomes for people with multiple chronic conditions in rural and urban areas with access to primary care providers. Breaks down data by demographic characteristics, such as age, income, and chronic conditions, among others.
Author(s): Levi N. Bonnell, Jessica Clifton, Gail L. Rose, et al.
Citation: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19(23), 15580
Date: 11/2022
Type: Document
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Presents a study on the differences in mental and physical health outcomes for people with multiple chronic conditions in rural and urban areas with access to primary care providers. Breaks down data by demographic characteristics, such as age, income, and chronic conditions, among others.
Author(s): Levi N. Bonnell, Jessica Clifton, Gail L. Rose, et al.
Citation: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19(23), 15580
Date: 11/2022
Type: Document
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