Rural Health
Resources by Topic: Men
Associations of Poor Housing with Mental Health Among North Carolina Latino Migrant Farmworkers
Presents a study on the mental health of Latino farmworkers living in grower-owned camps in eastern North Carolina. Analyzes data based on levels of depression, anxiety, and alcohol misuse, as well as by participant and housing characteristics.
Author(s): Dana C. Mora, Sara A. Quandt, Haiying Chen, Thomas A. Arcury
Citation: Journal of Agromedicine, 21(4), 327-334
Date: 2016
Type: Document
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Presents a study on the mental health of Latino farmworkers living in grower-owned camps in eastern North Carolina. Analyzes data based on levels of depression, anxiety, and alcohol misuse, as well as by participant and housing characteristics.
Author(s): Dana C. Mora, Sara A. Quandt, Haiying Chen, Thomas A. Arcury
Citation: Journal of Agromedicine, 21(4), 327-334
Date: 2016
Type: Document
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Development and Evaluation of a Support Program for Prostate Cancer Survivors in Alaska
Examines the needs of Alaska Native and non-native prostate cancer survivors. Assesses survivors' satisfaction with, and acceptance of, a men's cancer survivor retreat to inform the development of a prostate cancer support program.
Author(s): Stacy Kelley, Christine DeCourtney, Julia Thorsness
Citation: International Journal of Circumpolar Health, 74(1)
Date: 11/2015
Type: Document
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Examines the needs of Alaska Native and non-native prostate cancer survivors. Assesses survivors' satisfaction with, and acceptance of, a men's cancer survivor retreat to inform the development of a prostate cancer support program.
Author(s): Stacy Kelley, Christine DeCourtney, Julia Thorsness
Citation: International Journal of Circumpolar Health, 74(1)
Date: 11/2015
Type: Document
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Reducing Concurrent Sexual Partnerships among Blacks in the Rural Southeastern United States: Development of Narrative Messages for a Radio Campaign
Describes the development of gender specific narratives to be used in radio messages to raise awareness and decrease HIV infection transmission in heterosexual, concurrent sexual partnerships among African American adults aged 18-34 in rural southeastern U.S.
Author(s): Joan R. Cates, Diane B. Francis, Catalina Ramirez, et al.
Citation: Journal of Health Communication, 20(11), 1264-1274
Date: 11/2015
Type: Document
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Describes the development of gender specific narratives to be used in radio messages to raise awareness and decrease HIV infection transmission in heterosexual, concurrent sexual partnerships among African American adults aged 18-34 in rural southeastern U.S.
Author(s): Joan R. Cates, Diane B. Francis, Catalina Ramirez, et al.
Citation: Journal of Health Communication, 20(11), 1264-1274
Date: 11/2015
Type: Document
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Using Photovoice to Understand Barriers to and Facilitators of Cardiovascular Health Among African American Adults and Adolescents, North Carolina, 2011–2012
Reports on how African American adults and adolescents perceive cardiovascular health, and associated barriers and enablers through the use of a community-based participatory research method identified as photovoice to facilitate understanding. Photovoice engages communities by providing cameras for participants to help them demonstrate public health issues and interventions needing to be addressed. Six adults and nine adolescents from rural Lenoir County, North Carolina participated in eight 90-minute transcribed discussions on cardiovascular health.
Author(s): Sarah Kowitt, Briana Woods-Jaeger, Jesse Lomas, et al.
Citation: Preventing Chronic Disease, 12
Date: 10/2015
Type: Document
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Reports on how African American adults and adolescents perceive cardiovascular health, and associated barriers and enablers through the use of a community-based participatory research method identified as photovoice to facilitate understanding. Photovoice engages communities by providing cameras for participants to help them demonstrate public health issues and interventions needing to be addressed. Six adults and nine adolescents from rural Lenoir County, North Carolina participated in eight 90-minute transcribed discussions on cardiovascular health.
Author(s): Sarah Kowitt, Briana Woods-Jaeger, Jesse Lomas, et al.
Citation: Preventing Chronic Disease, 12
Date: 10/2015
Type: Document
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The Health of Male Agricultural Workers
Provides an overview of the health characteristics of male agricultural workers including occupational health, chronic disease, mental health, and other health related risk factors.
Date: 02/2015
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: National Center for Farmworker Health
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Provides an overview of the health characteristics of male agricultural workers including occupational health, chronic disease, mental health, and other health related risk factors.
Date: 02/2015
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: National Center for Farmworker Health
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After Great Recession, More Married Fathers Providing Child Care
Reports on the percentage of married fathers providing care for their children while mothers worked outside the home. Examines child care provided by married fathers by race, ethnicity, and residence in urban or rural locations.
Author(s): Kristin Smith
Date: 2015
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: Carsey School of Public Policy
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Reports on the percentage of married fathers providing care for their children while mothers worked outside the home. Examines child care provided by married fathers by race, ethnicity, and residence in urban or rural locations.
Author(s): Kristin Smith
Date: 2015
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: Carsey School of Public Policy
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Pesticide Exposure and Depression Among Male Private Pesticide Applicators in the Agricultural Health Study
Analyzes pesticide exposure data among male pesticide applicators living in rural Iowa and North Carolina. Determines if associations between pesticide exposure and depression exist.
Author(s): John D. Beard, David M. Umbach, Jane A. Hoppin, et al.
Citation: Environmental Health Perspectives, 122(9), 984-991
Date: 09/2014
Type: Document
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Analyzes pesticide exposure data among male pesticide applicators living in rural Iowa and North Carolina. Determines if associations between pesticide exposure and depression exist.
Author(s): John D. Beard, David M. Umbach, Jane A. Hoppin, et al.
Citation: Environmental Health Perspectives, 122(9), 984-991
Date: 09/2014
Type: Document
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Immigrant Sexual Minority Latino Men in Rural North Carolina: An Exploration of Social Context, Social Behaviors, and Sexual Outcomes
Describes key social variables for rural immigrant sexual minority Latino men and examines associations with consistent condom use, number of sex partners, and sexual compulsivity. Includes social behavior and contextual variables, such as language use, ethnicity of close friends, internet and email habits, and more.
Author(s): Paul A. Gilbert, Scott D. Rhodes
Citation: Journal of Homosexuality, 61(8), 1131-1151
Date: 08/2014
Type: Document
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Describes key social variables for rural immigrant sexual minority Latino men and examines associations with consistent condom use, number of sex partners, and sexual compulsivity. Includes social behavior and contextual variables, such as language use, ethnicity of close friends, internet and email habits, and more.
Author(s): Paul A. Gilbert, Scott D. Rhodes
Citation: Journal of Homosexuality, 61(8), 1131-1151
Date: 08/2014
Type: Document
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HoMBRes - Hombres Manteniendo Bienestar y Relaciones Saludables (Men Maintaining Wellness and Healthy Relationships)
A case study of a sexual risk reduction intervention in rural North Carolina designed to reduce HIV and STD infection among non-English speaking Latino men in rural central North Carolina. Provides information about the program objectives, barriers encountered, resources for delivering the program, partnerships, financing, and the results of the intervention. Describes the lay health officers called navegantes or navigators instrumental in carrying out the program.
Author(s): Jay Kassirer, Sharon Boddy, Heather Bowen Ray
Date: 07/2014
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: Public Health Agency of Canada - Tools of Change
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A case study of a sexual risk reduction intervention in rural North Carolina designed to reduce HIV and STD infection among non-English speaking Latino men in rural central North Carolina. Provides information about the program objectives, barriers encountered, resources for delivering the program, partnerships, financing, and the results of the intervention. Describes the lay health officers called navegantes or navigators instrumental in carrying out the program.
Author(s): Jay Kassirer, Sharon Boddy, Heather Bowen Ray
Date: 07/2014
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: Public Health Agency of Canada - Tools of Change
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Predictors of Heavy Episodic Drinking and Weekly Drunkenness among Immigrant Latinos in North Carolina
Analyzes the elements linked with excessive drinking among the rural immigrant Latino male population in North Carolina.
Author(s): Jason Daniel-Ulloa, Beth A. Reboussin, Paul A. Gilbert, et al.
Citation: American Journal of Men's Health, 8(4), 339-348
Date: 07/2014
Type: Document
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Analyzes the elements linked with excessive drinking among the rural immigrant Latino male population in North Carolina.
Author(s): Jason Daniel-Ulloa, Beth A. Reboussin, Paul A. Gilbert, et al.
Citation: American Journal of Men's Health, 8(4), 339-348
Date: 07/2014
Type: Document
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