Rural Health
Resources by Topic: Men
The Lived Experiences and Unmet Needs of Prostate and Colorectal Male Cancer Survivors in Rural Virginia: A Qualitative Study
Analyzes unmet needs and lived experiences of 24 male cancer survivors living in rural Virginia. Utilizes focus group feedback to discuss themes such as coping with health problems, quality of and access to healthcare, navigating survivorship, and cancer prevention advocacy.
Author(s): Fariha Tariq, Alexander R. Lucas, Sherrick Hill, Malik Philips, Vanessa B. Sheppard
Citation: Journal of Rural Health
Date: 11/2024
Type: Document
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Analyzes unmet needs and lived experiences of 24 male cancer survivors living in rural Virginia. Utilizes focus group feedback to discuss themes such as coping with health problems, quality of and access to healthcare, navigating survivorship, and cancer prevention advocacy.
Author(s): Fariha Tariq, Alexander R. Lucas, Sherrick Hill, Malik Philips, Vanessa B. Sheppard
Citation: Journal of Rural Health
Date: 11/2024
Type: Document
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Gender Differences in Factors Associated with Rural Health Care Practice in Minnesota
Examines the gender impacts of choosing to practice in a rural area. Analyzes 2021-2022 Minnesota Department of Health data according to healthcare profession, sex, race/ethnicity, and factors for choosing a rural location to practice, such as scope of practice, lifestyle, educational or internship options, and more.
Author(s): Selam Woldegerima, Teri Fritsma, Carrie Henning-Smith, Mark Rosenberg, Andrew P. J. Olson
Citation: Journal of Rural Health
Date: 09/2024
Type: Document
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Examines the gender impacts of choosing to practice in a rural area. Analyzes 2021-2022 Minnesota Department of Health data according to healthcare profession, sex, race/ethnicity, and factors for choosing a rural location to practice, such as scope of practice, lifestyle, educational or internship options, and more.
Author(s): Selam Woldegerima, Teri Fritsma, Carrie Henning-Smith, Mark Rosenberg, Andrew P. J. Olson
Citation: Journal of Rural Health
Date: 09/2024
Type: Document
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Trends in Active Surveillance for Men With Intermediate-Risk Prostate Cancer
Results of a study of 289,584 patients diagnosed with intermediate-risk prostate cancer from 2010-2020. Examines factors contributing to the likelihood of active surveillance, including place of residence. Features statistics including demographics with breakdowns by metropolitan, urban, or rural area.
Author(s): Marshall A Diven, Lhaden Tshering, Xiaoyue Ma, et al.
Citation: JAMA Network Open, 7(8), e2429760
Date: 08/2024
Type: Document
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Results of a study of 289,584 patients diagnosed with intermediate-risk prostate cancer from 2010-2020. Examines factors contributing to the likelihood of active surveillance, including place of residence. Features statistics including demographics with breakdowns by metropolitan, urban, or rural area.
Author(s): Marshall A Diven, Lhaden Tshering, Xiaoyue Ma, et al.
Citation: JAMA Network Open, 7(8), e2429760
Date: 08/2024
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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A Comparison Between Farm-Related Stress, Mental Health, and Social Support Between Men and Women Farmers
Highlights a study on the differences in farm-related stress, mental health, and social support by gender. Discusses the survey-based screening of farmers in Illinois for mental health conditions of men and women farmers and compares rates to each other and to the general population.
Author(s): Josie M. Rudolphi, Courtney Cuthbertson, Amandeep Kaur, Jesus Sarol
Citation: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 21(6), 684
Date: 05/2024
Type: Document
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Highlights a study on the differences in farm-related stress, mental health, and social support by gender. Discusses the survey-based screening of farmers in Illinois for mental health conditions of men and women farmers and compares rates to each other and to the general population.
Author(s): Josie M. Rudolphi, Courtney Cuthbertson, Amandeep Kaur, Jesus Sarol
Citation: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 21(6), 684
Date: 05/2024
Type: Document
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An Evaluation of ¡Haz Espacio Para Papi!, a Culturally Tailored Nutrition and Physical Activity Pilot Program for Mexican-Heritage Fathers
Describes outcomes of ¡Haz Espacio Para Papi! (HEPP), a nutrition and physical activity intervention for Latino fathers in colonias near the Texas-Mexico border. Provides data on changes in participants' fruit and vegetable intake, skin carotenoids, and healthy dietary behaviors. Discusses approaches to cultural appropriateness and collaboration with promotoras.
Author(s): Annika Vahk, Pablo Monsivais, Cassandra M. Johnson, Joseph R. Sharkey
Citation: Nutrients, 16(8), 1153
Date: 04/2024
Type: Document
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Describes outcomes of ¡Haz Espacio Para Papi! (HEPP), a nutrition and physical activity intervention for Latino fathers in colonias near the Texas-Mexico border. Provides data on changes in participants' fruit and vegetable intake, skin carotenoids, and healthy dietary behaviors. Discusses approaches to cultural appropriateness and collaboration with promotoras.
Author(s): Annika Vahk, Pablo Monsivais, Cassandra M. Johnson, Joseph R. Sharkey
Citation: Nutrients, 16(8), 1153
Date: 04/2024
Type: Document
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Urinary Biomonitoring of Glyphosate Exposure Among Male Farmers and Nonfarmers in the Biomarkers of Exposure and Effect in Agriculture (BEEA) Study
Presents a study on glyphosate exposure among farmers and farmworkers and compares exposure rates to non-farmers. Discusses the efficacy of personal protective equipment (PPE) and compares different PPE combinations.
Author(s): Vicky C. Chang, Maria Ospina, Shuai Xie, et al.
Citation: Environment International, 187, 108644
Date: 04/2024
Type: Document
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Presents a study on glyphosate exposure among farmers and farmworkers and compares exposure rates to non-farmers. Discusses the efficacy of personal protective equipment (PPE) and compares different PPE combinations.
Author(s): Vicky C. Chang, Maria Ospina, Shuai Xie, et al.
Citation: Environment International, 187, 108644
Date: 04/2024
Type: Document
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Systemic Effects of the COVID Pandemic on Rural Black American Men's Interpersonal Relationships: A Phenomenological Examination
Evaluates the COVID-19 pandemic's effects on Black men's relational health from interviews conducted in 2020 and 2021 with 17 Black men living in rural Georgia. Includes discussion of mental health, interpersonal and health behaviors, and the significance of Black men's cultural experiences for pandemic recovery interventions.
Author(s): Michael G. Curtis, Elizabeth Wieling, Chalandra Bryant, Rosalyn Denise Campbell, Steven M. Kogan
Citation: PLoS ONE, 19(4), e0297876
Date: 04/2024
Type: Document
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Evaluates the COVID-19 pandemic's effects on Black men's relational health from interviews conducted in 2020 and 2021 with 17 Black men living in rural Georgia. Includes discussion of mental health, interpersonal and health behaviors, and the significance of Black men's cultural experiences for pandemic recovery interventions.
Author(s): Michael G. Curtis, Elizabeth Wieling, Chalandra Bryant, Rosalyn Denise Campbell, Steven M. Kogan
Citation: PLoS ONE, 19(4), e0297876
Date: 04/2024
Type: Document
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What Would Shifting To A Single-Dose HPV Vaccine Mean For Health And Access?
Discusses the potential impact of single-dose human papilloma virus (HPV) vaccines on health disparities for rural residents, lower socioeconomic status patients, men, and sexual and gender minorities. Discusses relief of cost barriers for health systems and vaccine shortages.
Author(s): Matthew Najarian, Amanda F. Petrik
Citation: Health Affairs Forefront
Date: 04/2024
Type: Document
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Discusses the potential impact of single-dose human papilloma virus (HPV) vaccines on health disparities for rural residents, lower socioeconomic status patients, men, and sexual and gender minorities. Discusses relief of cost barriers for health systems and vaccine shortages.
Author(s): Matthew Najarian, Amanda F. Petrik
Citation: Health Affairs Forefront
Date: 04/2024
Type: Document
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The Nature of the Rural-Urban Mortality Gap
Examines rural-urban mortality disparities in the working-age U.S. population. Analyzes the natural-cause mortality (NCM) rate with 1999-2019 data from the Centers for Disease Control's wide-ranging online data for epidemiology research (WONDER) database according to sex, race and ethnicity, health condition, region, and state.
Author(s): Kelsey L. Thomas, Elizabeth A. Dobis, David A. McGranahan
Date: 03/2024
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: USDA Economic Research Service
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Examines rural-urban mortality disparities in the working-age U.S. population. Analyzes the natural-cause mortality (NCM) rate with 1999-2019 data from the Centers for Disease Control's wide-ranging online data for epidemiology research (WONDER) database according to sex, race and ethnicity, health condition, region, and state.
Author(s): Kelsey L. Thomas, Elizabeth A. Dobis, David A. McGranahan
Date: 03/2024
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: USDA Economic Research Service
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