Rural Health
Resources by Topic: Tribal communities
Cancer Screening on the Hopi Reservation: A Model for Success in a Native American Community
Highlights a study on a cancer screening model implemented on the Hopi reservation in Arizona. Evaluates the effectiveness of the Hopi Cancer Support Services' efforts in maintaining breast and cervical cancer screenings and increasing colorectal cancer screening among Hopi women.
Author(s): Sylvia R. Brown, Lori Joshweseoma, Kathylynn Saboda, et al.
Citation: Journal of Community Health, 40(6), 1165-1172
Date: 12/2015
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Highlights a study on a cancer screening model implemented on the Hopi reservation in Arizona. Evaluates the effectiveness of the Hopi Cancer Support Services' efforts in maintaining breast and cervical cancer screenings and increasing colorectal cancer screening among Hopi women.
Author(s): Sylvia R. Brown, Lori Joshweseoma, Kathylynn Saboda, et al.
Citation: Journal of Community Health, 40(6), 1165-1172
Date: 12/2015
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Examining the Role of a Community Coalition in Facilitating Policy and Environmental Changes to Promote Physical Activity: The Case of Get Fit Kaua'i
Examines Get Fit Kauai, a community coalition that brought changes in built environment (BE) policies and infrastructure changes to rural Hawaii. Describes how the community coalition developed a theory to explain the process of the community coalition facilitating BE change to support physical activity.
Author(s): Lehua B. Choy, Jay E. Maddock, Beverley Brody, Katherine L. Richards, Kathryn L. Braun
Citation: Translational Behavioral Medicine, 6(4), 638-647
Date: 12/2015
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Examines Get Fit Kauai, a community coalition that brought changes in built environment (BE) policies and infrastructure changes to rural Hawaii. Describes how the community coalition developed a theory to explain the process of the community coalition facilitating BE change to support physical activity.
Author(s): Lehua B. Choy, Jay E. Maddock, Beverley Brody, Katherine L. Richards, Kathryn L. Braun
Citation: Translational Behavioral Medicine, 6(4), 638-647
Date: 12/2015
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The Oglala Sioux Tribe CHOICES Program: Modifying an Existing Alcohol-Exposed Pregnancy Intervention for Use in an American Indian Community
Describes how an existing alcohol-exposed pregnancy prevention program, Project CHOICES, for non-pregnant women was modified and integrated within an American Indian community to prevent Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD). Provides the steps necessary to develop a similar program at another tribal or rural site.
Author(s): Jessica D. Hanson, Susan Pourier
Citation: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 13(1), 1
Date: 12/2015
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Describes how an existing alcohol-exposed pregnancy prevention program, Project CHOICES, for non-pregnant women was modified and integrated within an American Indian community to prevent Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD). Provides the steps necessary to develop a similar program at another tribal or rural site.
Author(s): Jessica D. Hanson, Susan Pourier
Citation: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 13(1), 1
Date: 12/2015
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Lower Respiratory Tract Infection Hospitalizations among American Indian/Alaska Native Children and the General United States Child Population
Analyzes hospital discharge data from 1998 to 2011 to describe the change in hospitalization rates associated with lower respiratory tract infection (LRTI) for American Indian/Alaska Native children and the general U.S. child population under the age of 5 years.
Author(s): Eric M. Foote, Rosalyn J. Singleton, Robert C. Holman, et al.
Citation: International Journal of Circumpolar Health, 74(1)
Date: 11/2015
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Analyzes hospital discharge data from 1998 to 2011 to describe the change in hospitalization rates associated with lower respiratory tract infection (LRTI) for American Indian/Alaska Native children and the general U.S. child population under the age of 5 years.
Author(s): Eric M. Foote, Rosalyn J. Singleton, Robert C. Holman, et al.
Citation: International Journal of Circumpolar Health, 74(1)
Date: 11/2015
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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
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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
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Guideline Concordant Detection and Management of Depression among Alaska Native and American Indian People in Primary Care
Determines the proportion of Alaska Native/American Indians (AN/AIs) screening positive for depression that have been diagnosed or noted for the condition by their primary care provider. Evaluates whether provider management of depression is in accordance with the guidelines. Examines if depression management varied by patient and provider factors, such as number of physical conditions, provider tenure, and more.
Author(s): Vanessa Y. Hiratsuka, Julia J. Smith, Sara M. Norman, Spero M. Manson, Denise A. Dillard
Citation: International Journal of Circumpolar Health, 74(1)
Date: 10/2015
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Determines the proportion of Alaska Native/American Indians (AN/AIs) screening positive for depression that have been diagnosed or noted for the condition by their primary care provider. Evaluates whether provider management of depression is in accordance with the guidelines. Examines if depression management varied by patient and provider factors, such as number of physical conditions, provider tenure, and more.
Author(s): Vanessa Y. Hiratsuka, Julia J. Smith, Sara M. Norman, Spero M. Manson, Denise A. Dillard
Citation: International Journal of Circumpolar Health, 74(1)
Date: 10/2015
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Digital Storytelling: A Tool for Health Promotion and Cancer Awareness in Rural Alaskan Communities
Discusses the perspectives of Alaska Native community members about digital storytelling after they viewed a digital health related message about cancer that was created by a Community Health Aide/Practitioner (CHA/P).
Author(s): Melany Cueva, Regina Kuhnley, Laura Revels, Nancy E. Schoenberg, Mark Dignan
Citation: International Journal of Circumpolar Health, 74(1)
Date: 09/2015
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Discusses the perspectives of Alaska Native community members about digital storytelling after they viewed a digital health related message about cancer that was created by a Community Health Aide/Practitioner (CHA/P).
Author(s): Melany Cueva, Regina Kuhnley, Laura Revels, Nancy E. Schoenberg, Mark Dignan
Citation: International Journal of Circumpolar Health, 74(1)
Date: 09/2015
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Cankdeska Cikana Community College Tribal Health Profession Opportunity Grants (HPOG) Program - Overview and Preliminary Outcomes
Provides an overview of the Next Steps program, funded by a Tribal Health Profession Opportunity Grant, a statewide North Dakota program that provides scholarships, training opportunities, and supportive services for American Indian students pursing a range of healthcare professions. Includes a brief description of the program and preliminary program results.
Date: 09/2015
Sponsoring organization: Administration for Children and Families
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Provides an overview of the Next Steps program, funded by a Tribal Health Profession Opportunity Grant, a statewide North Dakota program that provides scholarships, training opportunities, and supportive services for American Indian students pursing a range of healthcare professions. Includes a brief description of the program and preliminary program results.
Date: 09/2015
Sponsoring organization: Administration for Children and Families
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College of Menominee Nation Tribal Health Profession Opportunity Grants (HPOG) Program - Overview and Preliminary Outcomes
Provides an overview of the College of Menominee Nation's nursing career ladder program in Wisconsin funded by a Tribal Health Profession Opportunity Grant. Includes a brief description of the program and preliminary program results.
Date: 09/2015
Sponsoring organization: Administration for Children and Families
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Provides an overview of the College of Menominee Nation's nursing career ladder program in Wisconsin funded by a Tribal Health Profession Opportunity Grant. Includes a brief description of the program and preliminary program results.
Date: 09/2015
Sponsoring organization: Administration for Children and Families
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Rural Community Profiles: Stories about Improving Nutrition, Increasing Physical Activity, and Making Schools Healthier
Presents summaries of 3 rural community profiles related to physical activity, school wellness, and improving nutrition. Includes information and strategies to promote health.
Date: 08/2015
Sponsoring organization: ChangeLab Solutions
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Presents summaries of 3 rural community profiles related to physical activity, school wellness, and improving nutrition. Includes information and strategies to promote health.
Date: 08/2015
Sponsoring organization: ChangeLab Solutions
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