Rural Health
Resources by Topic: HIV and AIDS
The Dynamic Risk Factors of Cardiovascular Disease Among People Living with HIV: A Real-World Data Study
Analyzes the relationship between cardiovascular disease (CVD) and people living with HIV (PLWH) in South Carolina. Examines risk factors for CVD among PLWH by breaking down data by health status and sociodemographic variables, including rural versus urban residence.
Author(s): Ziang Liu, Jiajia Zhang, Xueying Yang, et al.
Citation: BMC Public Health, 24, 1162
Date: 04/2024
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Analyzes the relationship between cardiovascular disease (CVD) and people living with HIV (PLWH) in South Carolina. Examines risk factors for CVD among PLWH by breaking down data by health status and sociodemographic variables, including rural versus urban residence.
Author(s): Ziang Liu, Jiajia Zhang, Xueying Yang, et al.
Citation: BMC Public Health, 24, 1162
Date: 04/2024
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Strategies to Eliminate Inequity in PrEP Services in the US South and Rural Communities
Examines novel and promising programs and interventions to potentially improve HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) access in the U.S. South and rural communities. Describes ways to normalize, digitalize, and simplify PrEP care.
Author(s): Emiko Kamitani, Yuko Mizuno, Linda J. Koenig
Citation: Journal of the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care, 35(2), 153-160
Date: 03/2024
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Examines novel and promising programs and interventions to potentially improve HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) access in the U.S. South and rural communities. Describes ways to normalize, digitalize, and simplify PrEP care.
Author(s): Emiko Kamitani, Yuko Mizuno, Linda J. Koenig
Citation: Journal of the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care, 35(2), 153-160
Date: 03/2024
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Spatial and Temporal Analysis of HIV Clinical Outcomes in Florida Reveals Counties with Persistent Racial and Ethnic Disparities During 2012-2019
Analyzes health and treatment disparities among White, Hispanic, and Black people with HIV in Florida, covering viral suppression and immune reconstitution, impact of social and ecological factors, geographic variation, and changes over time. Utilizes 2012-2019 Florida Department of Health Ryan White program enrollee data. See Supplemental Table 1 for county-by-county data on risk of non-suppression among Black versus Non-Black people with HIV.
Author(s): Shannan N Rich, Yiyang Liu, Rebecca Fisk-Hoffman, et al.
Citation: BMC Public Health, 749
Date: 03/2024
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Analyzes health and treatment disparities among White, Hispanic, and Black people with HIV in Florida, covering viral suppression and immune reconstitution, impact of social and ecological factors, geographic variation, and changes over time. Utilizes 2012-2019 Florida Department of Health Ryan White program enrollee data. See Supplemental Table 1 for county-by-county data on risk of non-suppression among Black versus Non-Black people with HIV.
Author(s): Shannan N Rich, Yiyang Liu, Rebecca Fisk-Hoffman, et al.
Citation: BMC Public Health, 749
Date: 03/2024
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Kentucky Outreach Service Kiosk (KyOSK) Study Protocol: A Community-Level, Controlled Quasi-Experimental, Type 1 Hybrid Effectiveness Study to Assess Implementation, Effectiveness and Cost-Effectiveness of a Community-Tailored Harm Reduction Kiosk on HIV, HCV and Overdose Risk in Rural Appalachia
Reports on study design and implementation of a kiosk-based harm reduction intervention focused on HIV, hepatitis C, and overdose risk in rural Appalachia. Describes characteristics of two selected Appalachian Kentucky counties, eligibility criteria, data collection procedures, and study outcome measurement.
Author(s): April M Young, Jennifer R Havens, Hannah L F Cooper, et al.
Citation: BMJ Open, 14(3), e083983
Date: 03/2024
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Reports on study design and implementation of a kiosk-based harm reduction intervention focused on HIV, hepatitis C, and overdose risk in rural Appalachia. Describes characteristics of two selected Appalachian Kentucky counties, eligibility criteria, data collection procedures, and study outcome measurement.
Author(s): April M Young, Jennifer R Havens, Hannah L F Cooper, et al.
Citation: BMJ Open, 14(3), e083983
Date: 03/2024
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West Virginia Office of Drug Control Policy, 2024 Priorities and Implementation Plan
Outlines West Virginia's plan to prevent and treat substance use disorder throughout the state. Details goals for prevention, treatment, research, education, law enforcement, pregnant and parenting women, and the criminal justice system, pertaining to substance use disorder. Also discusses infectious diseases, such as hepatitis and HIV, resulting from substance abuse and misuse.
Date: 01/2024
Sponsoring organization: West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources
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Outlines West Virginia's plan to prevent and treat substance use disorder throughout the state. Details goals for prevention, treatment, research, education, law enforcement, pregnant and parenting women, and the criminal justice system, pertaining to substance use disorder. Also discusses infectious diseases, such as hepatitis and HIV, resulting from substance abuse and misuse.
Date: 01/2024
Sponsoring organization: West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources
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A Mixed Methods Evaluation Assessing the Feasibility of Implementing a PrEP Data Dashboard in the Southeastern United States
Explores perspectives from clinicians, administrators, and data personnel related to implementing a pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) dashboard that assists in providing preventive HIV infection care in rural Alabama. Analyzes survey data regarding the acceptability and feasibility of implementing a PrEP dashboard and the potential barriers of sustaining the technology long-term.
Author(s): Kaylee Burgan, C. Greer McCollum, Alfredo Guzman, et al.
Citation: BMC Health Services Research, 24, 101
Date: 01/2024
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Explores perspectives from clinicians, administrators, and data personnel related to implementing a pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) dashboard that assists in providing preventive HIV infection care in rural Alabama. Analyzes survey data regarding the acceptability and feasibility of implementing a PrEP dashboard and the potential barriers of sustaining the technology long-term.
Author(s): Kaylee Burgan, C. Greer McCollum, Alfredo Guzman, et al.
Citation: BMC Health Services Research, 24, 101
Date: 01/2024
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Mississippi State Department of Health 2024 Annual Report
Offers overview of public health indicators for residents of the state of Mississippi including mortality, teen birth rates, various health conditions, and vaccination. Discusses regulation and legislative changes, pharmaceutical programs, lab services, public health outreach, rural health and primary care, Health Professional Shortage Areas, and administrative updates.
Date: 2024
Sponsoring organization: Mississippi State Department of Health
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Offers overview of public health indicators for residents of the state of Mississippi including mortality, teen birth rates, various health conditions, and vaccination. Discusses regulation and legislative changes, pharmaceutical programs, lab services, public health outreach, rural health and primary care, Health Professional Shortage Areas, and administrative updates.
Date: 2024
Sponsoring organization: Mississippi State Department of Health
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2023 Louisiana Health Report Card
Provides detailed health data by parish for Louisiana. Covers cancer incidence, suicides, the opioid epidemic, COVID-19, infectious diseases, low birthweights and infant deaths, top causes of death, and more.
Date: 2024
Sponsoring organization: Louisiana Department of Health
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Provides detailed health data by parish for Louisiana. Covers cancer incidence, suicides, the opioid epidemic, COVID-19, infectious diseases, low birthweights and infant deaths, top causes of death, and more.
Date: 2024
Sponsoring organization: Louisiana Department of Health
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South Dakota 2023 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: 12/2023
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: 12/2023
Sponsoring organization: South Dakota Department of Health
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Effectiveness of Syringe Services Programs
Presents a literature review of the studies evaluating SSP interventions across the country. Report aims to evaluate the overall efficacy of SSPs at reducing the transmission of HIV/HCV. Four of the 100 studies were conducted in completely rural settings, and 5 were conducted in both rural and urban settings. Makes recommendations for VA policy makers.
Additional links: Appendices, Executive Summary
Author(s): Katherine M. Mackey, Erin H. Beech, Beth E. Williams, et al.
Date: 12/2023
Sponsoring organization: VA Health Systems Research, Office of Research & Development
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Presents a literature review of the studies evaluating SSP interventions across the country. Report aims to evaluate the overall efficacy of SSPs at reducing the transmission of HIV/HCV. Four of the 100 studies were conducted in completely rural settings, and 5 were conducted in both rural and urban settings. Makes recommendations for VA policy makers.
Additional links: Appendices, Executive Summary
Author(s): Katherine M. Mackey, Erin H. Beech, Beth E. Williams, et al.
Date: 12/2023
Sponsoring organization: VA Health Systems Research, Office of Research & Development
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