Rural Health
Resources by Topic: Population health
Behavioral and Subjective Health Changes in US and Mexico Border Residing Participants in Two Promotora-Led Chronic Disease Prevention Interventions
Study of two community health worker (CHW) chronic disease prevention programs serving Mexico-born residents of the U.S-Mexico border region: one in a rural Arizona community and one in an urban community in Sonora, Mexico. Discusses challenges related to healthy diet, physical activity, and social support as risk factors for obesity and diabetes. Analyzes data from self-report assessments to evaluate behavioral and subjective health improvements over 6 months of the intervention programs.
Author(s): S C Carvajal, S Huang, M L Bell, et al.
Citation: Health Education Research, 33(6), 522-534
Date: 12/2018
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Study of two community health worker (CHW) chronic disease prevention programs serving Mexico-born residents of the U.S-Mexico border region: one in a rural Arizona community and one in an urban community in Sonora, Mexico. Discusses challenges related to healthy diet, physical activity, and social support as risk factors for obesity and diabetes. Analyzes data from self-report assessments to evaluate behavioral and subjective health improvements over 6 months of the intervention programs.
Author(s): S C Carvajal, S Huang, M L Bell, et al.
Citation: Health Education Research, 33(6), 522-534
Date: 12/2018
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Procuring Health: Experiences of Mexican Immigrant Women in Rural Midwestern Communities
Thematic study examining health outcomes, perceptions of health, and health promotion for first-generation Mexican immigrant women living in rural Midwestern communities. Compiles data drawn from interviews with 15 women held in 2012, including education, household information, health screening, health issues, transportation, and other data points. Discusses health disparities for Latino populations, the growth of Latino populations in the Midwest, the economic contribution of Latino immigrants to rural communities, and the role of Latina women in family health.
Author(s): Kimberly Greder and Angelica Reina
Citation: Qualitative Health Research, 29(9), 1334-1344
Date: 12/2018
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Thematic study examining health outcomes, perceptions of health, and health promotion for first-generation Mexican immigrant women living in rural Midwestern communities. Compiles data drawn from interviews with 15 women held in 2012, including education, household information, health screening, health issues, transportation, and other data points. Discusses health disparities for Latino populations, the growth of Latino populations in the Midwest, the economic contribution of Latino immigrants to rural communities, and the role of Latina women in family health.
Author(s): Kimberly Greder and Angelica Reina
Citation: Qualitative Health Research, 29(9), 1334-1344
Date: 12/2018
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Rural and Appalachian Disparities in Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome Incidence and Access to Opioid Abuse Treatment
Examines the disparity of Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS) prevalence in Appalachian and non-Appalachian Kentucky and in comparison to national data. Considers why data from this study may or may not be useful in identifying regional and national trends. Also discusses the challenges of providing substance abuse treatment to pregnant women and Appalachian populations.
Author(s): Joshua D. Brown, Amie J. Goodin, Jeffrey C. Talbert
Citation: Journal of Rural Health, 34(1), 6-13
Date: 12/2018
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Examines the disparity of Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS) prevalence in Appalachian and non-Appalachian Kentucky and in comparison to national data. Considers why data from this study may or may not be useful in identifying regional and national trends. Also discusses the challenges of providing substance abuse treatment to pregnant women and Appalachian populations.
Author(s): Joshua D. Brown, Amie J. Goodin, Jeffrey C. Talbert
Citation: Journal of Rural Health, 34(1), 6-13
Date: 12/2018
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Trend Differences in Men and Women in Rural and Urban U.S. Settings
Highlights a study on differences in rates of smoking between men and women in rural and urban areas across the U.S. Details age, income, and several other indicators that may contribute to rates of smoking.
Author(s): A. Cepeda-Benito, N.J. Doogan, R. Redner, et al.
Citation: Preventive Medicine, 117, 69-75
Date: 12/2018
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Highlights a study on differences in rates of smoking between men and women in rural and urban areas across the U.S. Details age, income, and several other indicators that may contribute to rates of smoking.
Author(s): A. Cepeda-Benito, N.J. Doogan, R. Redner, et al.
Citation: Preventive Medicine, 117, 69-75
Date: 12/2018
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Support and Sabotage: A Qualitative Study of Social Influences on Health Behaviors among Rural Adults
Examines the impact of social relationships on health behavior adoption and maintenance by interviewing midlife and older adults in rural Montana at increased risk of chronic disease. Addresses family and peer influences on diet, physical activity, and tobacco use.
Author(s): Urshila Sriram, Emily H. Morgan, Meredith L. Graham, Sara C. Folta, Rebecca A. Seguin
Citation: Journal of Rural Health, 34(1), 88-97
Date: 12/2018
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Examines the impact of social relationships on health behavior adoption and maintenance by interviewing midlife and older adults in rural Montana at increased risk of chronic disease. Addresses family and peer influences on diet, physical activity, and tobacco use.
Author(s): Urshila Sriram, Emily H. Morgan, Meredith L. Graham, Sara C. Folta, Rebecca A. Seguin
Citation: Journal of Rural Health, 34(1), 88-97
Date: 12/2018
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Diminished Trust of Healthcare Providers, Risky Lifestyle Behaviors, and Low Use of Health Services: A Descriptive Study of Rural Adolescents
Examines individual factors and traits that can predict trust with a healthcare provider, lifestyle behaviors, and health services utilization for adolescents in 9th and 12th grade in public high school in rural Indiana. Covers demographic statistics for study participants by age, sex, race/ethnicity, household income, and diagnosed conditions.
Author(s): Heather K. Hardin, Valerie Lander McCarthy, Barbara J. Speck, Timothy N. Crawford
Citation: Journal of School Nursing, 34(6), 458-467
Date: 12/2018
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Examines individual factors and traits that can predict trust with a healthcare provider, lifestyle behaviors, and health services utilization for adolescents in 9th and 12th grade in public high school in rural Indiana. Covers demographic statistics for study participants by age, sex, race/ethnicity, household income, and diagnosed conditions.
Author(s): Heather K. Hardin, Valerie Lander McCarthy, Barbara J. Speck, Timothy N. Crawford
Citation: Journal of School Nursing, 34(6), 458-467
Date: 12/2018
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Delivery of Fall Prevention Interventions for At-Risk Older Adults in Rural Areas: Findings from a National Dissemination
Identifies the geographical reach of 8 evidence-based fall prevention programs in the U.S. Compares fall prevention program dissemination characteristics by rurality. Includes participant and workshop statistics for the 8 fall prevention programs and various program delivery sites by metro, nonmetro adjacent, and nonmetro non-adjacent areas.
Author(s): Matthew Lee Smith, Samuel D. Towne, Angelica Herrera-Venson, et al.
Citation: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 15(12), 2798
Date: 12/2018
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Identifies the geographical reach of 8 evidence-based fall prevention programs in the U.S. Compares fall prevention program dissemination characteristics by rurality. Includes participant and workshop statistics for the 8 fall prevention programs and various program delivery sites by metro, nonmetro adjacent, and nonmetro non-adjacent areas.
Author(s): Matthew Lee Smith, Samuel D. Towne, Angelica Herrera-Venson, et al.
Citation: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 15(12), 2798
Date: 12/2018
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New SASI Analysis: In the Deep South, Significant Percentages of People Most Impacted by HIV Live Outside Large Urban Areas Demonstrating a Need for Increased Federal Resources
Examines HIV data in the Deep South to help identify targets for federal funding, focusing on underserved groups in rural areas and small cities. Analyzes Black and Latino populations, drug injection users, men who have sex with men, women, and people aged 13-24 living with HIV. Identifies 6 states where a higher proportion of these groups live outside large, urban areas. See additional links for state-specific reports.
Additional links: Alabama Report, Georgia Report, Louisiana Report, Mississippi Report, North Carolina Report, South Carolina Report
Author(s): Carolyn McAllaster, Gabrielle Goodrow
Date: 12/2018
Sponsoring organizations: Duke University, Southern HIV/AIDS Strategy Initiative
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Examines HIV data in the Deep South to help identify targets for federal funding, focusing on underserved groups in rural areas and small cities. Analyzes Black and Latino populations, drug injection users, men who have sex with men, women, and people aged 13-24 living with HIV. Identifies 6 states where a higher proportion of these groups live outside large, urban areas. See additional links for state-specific reports.
Additional links: Alabama Report, Georgia Report, Louisiana Report, Mississippi Report, North Carolina Report, South Carolina Report
Author(s): Carolyn McAllaster, Gabrielle Goodrow
Date: 12/2018
Sponsoring organizations: Duke University, Southern HIV/AIDS Strategy Initiative
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Addressing the Burden of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) in Rural America
Discusses the burden of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and its impact on rural America. Covers rural risk factors for COPD and healthcare disparities influencing rural COPD patients' ability to access care. Discusses ongoing federal COPD programs and offers policy recommendations and considerations to improve access to COPD care and treatments for individuals living in rural areas.
Date: 12/2018
Sponsoring organization: National Advisory Committee on Rural Health and Human Services
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Discusses the burden of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and its impact on rural America. Covers rural risk factors for COPD and healthcare disparities influencing rural COPD patients' ability to access care. Discusses ongoing federal COPD programs and offers policy recommendations and considerations to improve access to COPD care and treatments for individuals living in rural areas.
Date: 12/2018
Sponsoring organization: National Advisory Committee on Rural Health and Human Services
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Social Medicine in Practice: Realizing the American Indian and Alaska Native Right to Health
Explores the health disparities facing American Indian and Alaska Native populations and the social determinants of health specific to Native nations. Features a case study of the Maniilaq Social Medicine Program (SMP) in Alaska, which aims to address Native health disparities.
Author(s): Lucas Trout, Corina Kramer, Lois Fischer
Citation: Health and Human Rights Journal, 20(2), 19–30
Date: 12/2018
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Explores the health disparities facing American Indian and Alaska Native populations and the social determinants of health specific to Native nations. Features a case study of the Maniilaq Social Medicine Program (SMP) in Alaska, which aims to address Native health disparities.
Author(s): Lucas Trout, Corina Kramer, Lois Fischer
Citation: Health and Human Rights Journal, 20(2), 19–30
Date: 12/2018
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