Rural Health
Resources by Topic: Hispanic or Latino
Bridging Gaps in Breast Cancer Screening: A Comparative Study of Mexican Women in U.S. Rural and Urban Areas
Examines factors influencing breast cancer screening disparities among 350 Mexican immigrant women aged 40+ in rural and urban communities. Compares rural and urban prevalence of barriers and facilitators to screening, including data on geographic and cultural factors.
Author(s): Venera Bekteshi, Mario Schootman
Citation: Journal of Primary Care & Community Health, 15
Date: 11/2024
Type: Document
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Examines factors influencing breast cancer screening disparities among 350 Mexican immigrant women aged 40+ in rural and urban communities. Compares rural and urban prevalence of barriers and facilitators to screening, including data on geographic and cultural factors.
Author(s): Venera Bekteshi, Mario Schootman
Citation: Journal of Primary Care & Community Health, 15
Date: 11/2024
Type: Document
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Knowledge, Perceptions, and Feelings Associated with Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias: A Qualitative Study among Middle-Aged Latinas Residing in an Underserved Agricultural Community in California
Examines knowledge, perceptions, and feelings related to Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD) among 20 middle-aged, Latina women in a farmworker community in California's Salinas Valley. Analyzes interview themes and provides excerpts discussing risk and protective factors, prevention methods, memory loss, sense of self, and other ADRD-related concerns.
Author(s): Elizabeth Ambriz, Camila De Pierola, Morga C. Norma, et al.
Citation: BMC Public Health, 24, 2865
Date: 10/2024
Type: Document
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Examines knowledge, perceptions, and feelings related to Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD) among 20 middle-aged, Latina women in a farmworker community in California's Salinas Valley. Analyzes interview themes and provides excerpts discussing risk and protective factors, prevention methods, memory loss, sense of self, and other ADRD-related concerns.
Author(s): Elizabeth Ambriz, Camila De Pierola, Morga C. Norma, et al.
Citation: BMC Public Health, 24, 2865
Date: 10/2024
Type: Document
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Feasibility of a Culturally Adapted Technology-Delivered, Family-Based Childhood Obesity Intervention for Latino/Hispanic Families in Rural Nebraska: The Hispanic Family Connections Study Protocol
Describes a study protocol to examine the feasibility of delivering a phone-delivered, culturally-tailored family-based childhood obesity (FBCO) program to Latino/Hispanic (L/H) families in rural Nebraska. Provides an overview of study design and implementation, and discusses the importance of addressing barriers to FBCO interventions for rural, L/H families.
Author(s): Fabiana Almeida Brito, Thais Favero Alves, Natalia Santos, et al.
Citation: BMJ Open, 14, e089186
Date: 10/2024
Type: Document
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Describes a study protocol to examine the feasibility of delivering a phone-delivered, culturally-tailored family-based childhood obesity (FBCO) program to Latino/Hispanic (L/H) families in rural Nebraska. Provides an overview of study design and implementation, and discusses the importance of addressing barriers to FBCO interventions for rural, L/H families.
Author(s): Fabiana Almeida Brito, Thais Favero Alves, Natalia Santos, et al.
Citation: BMJ Open, 14, e089186
Date: 10/2024
Type: Document
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A Ten-Year Overview of Cancer Genetic Family History Screening in Georgia's Latina Population
Examines the use of cancer genetic family history (FH) screening among 9,328 Latina women in Georgia, utilizing 2013-2022 Georgia Center for Oncology Research and Education (GA CORE) screening data. Includes data on total positive and negative FH screening results, and compares changes in FH screening completion rates over time by rurality and social deprivation.
Author(s): D Ramirez Leon, L E Barber, S Gabram-Mendola, et al.
Citation: Frontiers in Public Health, 12, 1432971
Date: 10/2024
Type: Document
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Examines the use of cancer genetic family history (FH) screening among 9,328 Latina women in Georgia, utilizing 2013-2022 Georgia Center for Oncology Research and Education (GA CORE) screening data. Includes data on total positive and negative FH screening results, and compares changes in FH screening completion rates over time by rurality and social deprivation.
Author(s): D Ramirez Leon, L E Barber, S Gabram-Mendola, et al.
Citation: Frontiers in Public Health, 12, 1432971
Date: 10/2024
Type: Document
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Structural Risks and Family Adjustment in Midwestern Latine Immigrant Families: Extending the Family Stress Model
Results of a study to understand the impact of culturally relevant experiences on family stress processes in 307 rural, immigrant Latine families in the Midwest. Culturally relevant risks included discrimination, COVID-19 pandemic, and immigration experiences.
Author(s): Zoe E. Taylor, Alexia Carrizales, Ariana Moffitt, Yumary Ruiz
Citation: Cultural Diversity & Ethnic Minority Psychology, 30(4), 815–828
Date: 10/2024
Type: Document
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Results of a study to understand the impact of culturally relevant experiences on family stress processes in 307 rural, immigrant Latine families in the Midwest. Culturally relevant risks included discrimination, COVID-19 pandemic, and immigration experiences.
Author(s): Zoe E. Taylor, Alexia Carrizales, Ariana Moffitt, Yumary Ruiz
Citation: Cultural Diversity & Ethnic Minority Psychology, 30(4), 815–828
Date: 10/2024
Type: Document
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Bridging Gaps: Addressing HPV Awareness and Vaccination Challenges in Hispanic/Latino Rural Communities
Discusses disparities in human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination and HPV awareness experienced by Hispanics/Latinos in rural areas. Examines factors influencing HPV vaccine access and approaches to increasing HPV vaccine awareness and utilization.
Author(s): Gabriel A. Benavidez
Date: 10/2024
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
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Discusses disparities in human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination and HPV awareness experienced by Hispanics/Latinos in rural areas. Examines factors influencing HPV vaccine access and approaches to increasing HPV vaccine awareness and utilization.
Author(s): Gabriel A. Benavidez
Date: 10/2024
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
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Rural Development: Actions Needed to Improve Assistance to Southwest Border Communities Known as Colonias
Provides an overview of colonias, predominately rural, Hispanic communities near the U.S.-Mexico border. Examines conditions in colonias and the challenges they face in obtaining and using federal assistance. Presents results of an analysis of American Community Survey data, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Housing and Urban Development (HUD) program documentation and funding data for fiscal years 2020–2023, and interviews with stakeholders. Offers recommendations for Congress and the USDA to preserve eligibility to funding set aside for colonias and identify applications for Single Family Housing assistance for projects in colonias.
Additional links: Full Report
Date: 09/2024
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: Government Accountability Office
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Provides an overview of colonias, predominately rural, Hispanic communities near the U.S.-Mexico border. Examines conditions in colonias and the challenges they face in obtaining and using federal assistance. Presents results of an analysis of American Community Survey data, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Housing and Urban Development (HUD) program documentation and funding data for fiscal years 2020–2023, and interviews with stakeholders. Offers recommendations for Congress and the USDA to preserve eligibility to funding set aside for colonias and identify applications for Single Family Housing assistance for projects in colonias.
Additional links: Full Report
Date: 09/2024
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: Government Accountability Office
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The Uneven Impact of Medicaid Expansion on Rural and Urban Black, Latino/a, and White Mortality
Examines mortality rates and the corresponding impact of Medicaid expansion on Black, Latino/a, and White populations, broken down by rural versus urban location. Utilizes 2009-2019 data of Average Treatment Effect on the Treated (ATET) estimates to provide statistical breakdowns and graphic representation of how Medicaid expansion has impacted mortality rates for varying populations.
Author(s): J. Tom Mueller, Regina S. Baker, Matthew M. Brooks
Citation: Journal of Rural Health
Date: 07/2024
Type: Document
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Examines mortality rates and the corresponding impact of Medicaid expansion on Black, Latino/a, and White populations, broken down by rural versus urban location. Utilizes 2009-2019 data of Average Treatment Effect on the Treated (ATET) estimates to provide statistical breakdowns and graphic representation of how Medicaid expansion has impacted mortality rates for varying populations.
Author(s): J. Tom Mueller, Regina S. Baker, Matthew M. Brooks
Citation: Journal of Rural Health
Date: 07/2024
Type: Document
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Understanding Intimate Partner Violence Service Delivery for Latinx Survivors in Rural Areas
Examines the perceived challenges of domestic violence (DV) organizations related to service delivery for Latinx intimate partner violence (IPV) survivors living in rural areas. Examines staff qualifications and Latinx-specific community services of 78 DV organizations, discussing associated perceived barriers in these organizations.
Author(s): Jeongsuk Kim, Cynthia Fraga Rizo, Christopher J. Wretman, et al.
Citation: Violence Against Women, 30(9), 2075-2416
Date: 07/2024
Type: Document
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Examines the perceived challenges of domestic violence (DV) organizations related to service delivery for Latinx intimate partner violence (IPV) survivors living in rural areas. Examines staff qualifications and Latinx-specific community services of 78 DV organizations, discussing associated perceived barriers in these organizations.
Author(s): Jeongsuk Kim, Cynthia Fraga Rizo, Christopher J. Wretman, et al.
Citation: Violence Against Women, 30(9), 2075-2416
Date: 07/2024
Type: Document
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Illinois County Cancer Statistics Review Incidence, 2017-2021
Provides cancer incidence rates from 2017-2021 for individual counties in Illinois, utilizing data from the Illinois Department of Public Health and Illinois State Cancer Registry. Includes data and statistics broken down by sex, race, ethnicity, and cancer site.
Author(s): Stephen Roy, Kyle Garner, Lori Koch, Jane Fornoff
Date: 06/2024
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: Illinois Department of Public Health
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Provides cancer incidence rates from 2017-2021 for individual counties in Illinois, utilizing data from the Illinois Department of Public Health and Illinois State Cancer Registry. Includes data and statistics broken down by sex, race, ethnicity, and cancer site.
Author(s): Stephen Roy, Kyle Garner, Lori Koch, Jane Fornoff
Date: 06/2024
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: Illinois Department of Public Health
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