Rural Health
Resources by Topic: Health screening
Equitable COVID-19 Testing Access for Underserved Communities: The Success of Vending Machines
Examines the public health strategy of the Southern Nevada Health District (SNHD) to use vending machines for free distribution of COVID-19 tests. Focuses on placement of vending machines to improve access in rural and underserved areas, mitigating the spread of disease.
Author(s): Danielle Jamerson, Kimberly Franich, Cassius Lockett
Citation: American Journal of Public Health, 114(S7), S558-S561
Date: 10/2024
Type: Document
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Examines the public health strategy of the Southern Nevada Health District (SNHD) to use vending machines for free distribution of COVID-19 tests. Focuses on placement of vending machines to improve access in rural and underserved areas, mitigating the spread of disease.
Author(s): Danielle Jamerson, Kimberly Franich, Cassius Lockett
Citation: American Journal of Public Health, 114(S7), S558-S561
Date: 10/2024
Type: Document
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Factors Associated with Abnormal Mammogram Results Among Low-Income Uninsured Populations in Medically Underserved And Rural Texas Regions
Examines factors associated with abnormal breast cancer screening outcomes among women living in Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) in Central Texas. Utilizes data of 1,139 women who received breast cancer screenings through the Texas A&M Cancer Screening, Training, Education, and Prevention Program (C-STEP) from 2017 to 2023. Analyzes factors including age, race/ethnicity, level of education, and rural or urban location.
Author(s): Wen Hsin Chen, Arica Brandford, Rosaleen Bloom, et al.
Citation: Women's Health Reports 5(1), 613-623
Date: 09/2024
Type: Document
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Examines factors associated with abnormal breast cancer screening outcomes among women living in Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) in Central Texas. Utilizes data of 1,139 women who received breast cancer screenings through the Texas A&M Cancer Screening, Training, Education, and Prevention Program (C-STEP) from 2017 to 2023. Analyzes factors including age, race/ethnicity, level of education, and rural or urban location.
Author(s): Wen Hsin Chen, Arica Brandford, Rosaleen Bloom, et al.
Citation: Women's Health Reports 5(1), 613-623
Date: 09/2024
Type: Document
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Investigating FIT Kit Completion for CRC Screening in Younger Adults in Rural Areas
Investigates demographic factors for 1,230 rural Nebraskans that influence the return of a fecal immunochemical test (FIT) kit, a colorectal cancer screening tool that may be an inexpensive and convenient option for those with limited access to colonoscopies. Compares the study findings with national trends and discusses reasons and remedies for delays in return time for the kit.
Author(s): Cheryl L. Beseler, Jungyoon Kim, Melissa Leypoldt, et al.
Citation: Discover Social Science and Health, 4(41)
Date: 09/2024
Type: Document
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Investigates demographic factors for 1,230 rural Nebraskans that influence the return of a fecal immunochemical test (FIT) kit, a colorectal cancer screening tool that may be an inexpensive and convenient option for those with limited access to colonoscopies. Compares the study findings with national trends and discusses reasons and remedies for delays in return time for the kit.
Author(s): Cheryl L. Beseler, Jungyoon Kim, Melissa Leypoldt, et al.
Citation: Discover Social Science and Health, 4(41)
Date: 09/2024
Type: Document
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Identifying Local Facilitators and Barriers to Screening Mammography Within a Rural Acute Care Hospital Service Area
Examines facilitators and barriers to breast cancer screening among rural Wisconsin women aged 40 and older, utilizing interview data from 11 hospital staff and 21 community members. Includes data on screening utilization and related behaviors, and provides interview excerpts to illustrate common factors affecting access.
Author(s): Cibele B. Carroll, Amye J. Tevaarwerk, Mary F. Henningfield, et al.
Citation: Wisconsin Medical Journal, 123(4), 259-266
Date: 09/2024
Type: Document
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Examines facilitators and barriers to breast cancer screening among rural Wisconsin women aged 40 and older, utilizing interview data from 11 hospital staff and 21 community members. Includes data on screening utilization and related behaviors, and provides interview excerpts to illustrate common factors affecting access.
Author(s): Cibele B. Carroll, Amye J. Tevaarwerk, Mary F. Henningfield, et al.
Citation: Wisconsin Medical Journal, 123(4), 259-266
Date: 09/2024
Type: Document
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The COVID-19 Pandemic and Associated Declines in Cancer Incidence by Race/Ethnicity and Census-Tract Level SES, Rurality, and Persistent Poverty Status
Examines the impact of COVID-19 on cancer screening, treatment, incidence, and disparities among different population groups. Utilizes U.S. National Cancer Institute's Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) data to compare 2020 and 2015-2019 incidence rates at 13 different cancer sites. Analyzes various cancer types across sociodemographic variables, including race/ethnicity, socioeconomic status, persistent poverty (PP), and rural versus urban location.
Author(s): Benmei Liu, Mandi Yu, Jeffrey Byrne, Katheen A. Cronin, Eric J. Feuer
Citation: Cancer Medicine, 13(17)
Date: 09/2024
Type: Document
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Examines the impact of COVID-19 on cancer screening, treatment, incidence, and disparities among different population groups. Utilizes U.S. National Cancer Institute's Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) data to compare 2020 and 2015-2019 incidence rates at 13 different cancer sites. Analyzes various cancer types across sociodemographic variables, including race/ethnicity, socioeconomic status, persistent poverty (PP), and rural versus urban location.
Author(s): Benmei Liu, Mandi Yu, Jeffrey Byrne, Katheen A. Cronin, Eric J. Feuer
Citation: Cancer Medicine, 13(17)
Date: 09/2024
Type: Document
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Perceptions of Multi-Cancer Early Detection Tests among Communities Facing Barriers to Health Care
Used focus groups to identify barriers and facilitators of multi-cancer early detection tests use for people facing access barriers to healthcare including rural Alaskan residents among others. Discusses the mental health impacts of cancer screening, knowledge of screening, patient-provider relationships, trust in healthcare systems, access to healthcare, and financial accessibility.
Author(s): Kristi L. Roybal, Robyn A. Husa, Maria Connolly, et al.
Citation: Health Affairs Scholar, 2(9)
Date: 09/2024
Type: Document
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Used focus groups to identify barriers and facilitators of multi-cancer early detection tests use for people facing access barriers to healthcare including rural Alaskan residents among others. Discusses the mental health impacts of cancer screening, knowledge of screening, patient-provider relationships, trust in healthcare systems, access to healthcare, and financial accessibility.
Author(s): Kristi L. Roybal, Robyn A. Husa, Maria Connolly, et al.
Citation: Health Affairs Scholar, 2(9)
Date: 09/2024
Type: Document
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Critical Lessons from a Pragmatic Randomized Trial of Home-Based COVID-19 Testing in Rural Native American and Latino Communities
Examines the impact of utilizing community health workers (CHWs) to provide COVID-19 home testing in rural Latino and Native American communities. Includes data on completion of COVID-19 tests and provides qualitative feedback on accessibility, feasibility, and completion of COVID-19 home testing with CHW assistance.
Author(s): Eliza Webber, Sonia Bishop, Paul K. Drain, et al.
Citation: Journal of Rural Health, 40(4), 709-719
Date: 09/2024
Type: Document
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Examines the impact of utilizing community health workers (CHWs) to provide COVID-19 home testing in rural Latino and Native American communities. Includes data on completion of COVID-19 tests and provides qualitative feedback on accessibility, feasibility, and completion of COVID-19 home testing with CHW assistance.
Author(s): Eliza Webber, Sonia Bishop, Paul K. Drain, et al.
Citation: Journal of Rural Health, 40(4), 709-719
Date: 09/2024
Type: Document
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Rural Louisiana Programs Create Healthier Schools
Features two Delta States Rural Development Network grantees working to improve children's health in rural Louisiana schools. A high school program focuses on preventing diabetes and an elementary school program offers nutrition and physical activity opportunities to students.
Author(s): Allee Mead
Citation: Rural Monitor
Date: 08/2024
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: Rural Health Information Hub
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Features two Delta States Rural Development Network grantees working to improve children's health in rural Louisiana schools. A high school program focuses on preventing diabetes and an elementary school program offers nutrition and physical activity opportunities to students.
Author(s): Allee Mead
Citation: Rural Monitor
Date: 08/2024
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: Rural Health Information Hub
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Factors Associated With Surveillance Testing in Individuals With COVID-19 Symptoms During the Last Leg of the Pandemic: Multivariable Regression Analysis
Examines demographic, clinical, and behavioral factors associated with COVID-19 testing in a predominantly rural, underserved population in West Virginia between May and November 2022. Utilizes Rapid Acceleration of Diagnostics for Underserved Populations program (RADx-UP2) survey data of 2103 individuals. Includes a geospatial analysis of associations between county-level community distress and likelihood of being symptomatic when presenting for testing.
Author(s): Timothy Dotson, Brad Price, Brian Witrick, et al.
Citation: JMIR Public Health and Surveillance, 2024(10), e52762
Date: 07/2024
Type: Document
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Examines demographic, clinical, and behavioral factors associated with COVID-19 testing in a predominantly rural, underserved population in West Virginia between May and November 2022. Utilizes Rapid Acceleration of Diagnostics for Underserved Populations program (RADx-UP2) survey data of 2103 individuals. Includes a geospatial analysis of associations between county-level community distress and likelihood of being symptomatic when presenting for testing.
Author(s): Timothy Dotson, Brad Price, Brian Witrick, et al.
Citation: JMIR Public Health and Surveillance, 2024(10), e52762
Date: 07/2024
Type: Document
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Addressing Adverse Childhood Experiences in Clinics Serving California Farmworker Communities: NACES Pilot Project Evaluation
Provides an overview of the No More Adverse Childhood Experiences (NACES) pilot project, which aims to address adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) in a rural farmworker community in central California. Summarizes findings of an evaluation of the clinic-based intervention component of NACES, including clinic systems' changes in capacity for ACE screening and response, clinician and clinical staff understanding of how to address ACEs in farmworker communities, and patient process and experience outcomes related to ACE education and screening. Offers recommendations to improve ongoing ACE education, screening, and response work with clinics serving rural farmworkers throughout California.
Author(s): Ingrid Estrada-Darley, Gabriela Alvarado, Alejandro Roa Contreras, et al.
Date: 07/2024
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: RAND Corporation
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Provides an overview of the No More Adverse Childhood Experiences (NACES) pilot project, which aims to address adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) in a rural farmworker community in central California. Summarizes findings of an evaluation of the clinic-based intervention component of NACES, including clinic systems' changes in capacity for ACE screening and response, clinician and clinical staff understanding of how to address ACEs in farmworker communities, and patient process and experience outcomes related to ACE education and screening. Offers recommendations to improve ongoing ACE education, screening, and response work with clinics serving rural farmworkers throughout California.
Author(s): Ingrid Estrada-Darley, Gabriela Alvarado, Alejandro Roa Contreras, et al.
Date: 07/2024
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: RAND Corporation
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