Rural Health
Resources by Topic: Women
Racial and Ethnic and Rural Variations in the Use of Hybrid Prenatal Care in the US
Examines how factors of race/ethnicity, location, and telehealth restriction waivers during COVID-19 impact the uptake of hybrid prenatal care. Provides demographic breakdowns related to telehealth use of women during pregnancy and the COVID-19 public health emergency, with additional data on health conditions, U.S. region, and urban or rural residence.
Author(s): Peiyin Hung, Jiani Yu, Sayward E. Harrison, et al.
Citation: JAMA Network Open, 7(12)
Date: 12/2024
Type: Document
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Examines how factors of race/ethnicity, location, and telehealth restriction waivers during COVID-19 impact the uptake of hybrid prenatal care. Provides demographic breakdowns related to telehealth use of women during pregnancy and the COVID-19 public health emergency, with additional data on health conditions, U.S. region, and urban or rural residence.
Author(s): Peiyin Hung, Jiani Yu, Sayward E. Harrison, et al.
Citation: JAMA Network Open, 7(12)
Date: 12/2024
Type: Document
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Comparing Models That Integrate Obstetric Care and WIC on Improved Program Enrollment During Pregnancy: A Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial
A study protocol that outlines the potential impact of linking women who are receiving obstetric care directly with the Women, Infants, and Children's (WIC) Program. Discusses plans to recruit 240 low-income, rural, pregnant patients from Pennsylvania and analyze WIC usage, social determinants of health, health status, and more.
Author(s): Kirstie M. Herb Neff, Kelsey Brandt, Alex R. Chang, et al.
Citation: BMC Public Health, 24, 3393
Date: 12/2024
Type: Document
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A study protocol that outlines the potential impact of linking women who are receiving obstetric care directly with the Women, Infants, and Children's (WIC) Program. Discusses plans to recruit 240 low-income, rural, pregnant patients from Pennsylvania and analyze WIC usage, social determinants of health, health status, and more.
Author(s): Kirstie M. Herb Neff, Kelsey Brandt, Alex R. Chang, et al.
Citation: BMC Public Health, 24, 3393
Date: 12/2024
Type: Document
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Domestic Violence in American Indian and Alaska Native Populations: A New Framework for Policy Change and Addressing the Structural Determinants of Health
Discusses the issue of domestic violence (DV) in American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) communities. Analyzes historical structural determinants that impact DV, as well as how policy and funding can help prevent DV.
Author(s): Tassy Parker, Allyson Kelley, Lee Redeye, Marcello A. Maviglia
Citation: The Lancet Regional Health - Americas, 40
Date: 12/2024
Type: Document
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Discusses the issue of domestic violence (DV) in American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) communities. Analyzes historical structural determinants that impact DV, as well as how policy and funding can help prevent DV.
Author(s): Tassy Parker, Allyson Kelley, Lee Redeye, Marcello A. Maviglia
Citation: The Lancet Regional Health - Americas, 40
Date: 12/2024
Type: Document
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5 Ways to Support Native American Maternal and Infant Health
Discusses culturally relevant strategies to support Native American maternal health, infant health, and childbirth. Focuses on cultural beliefs and practices, communication, community involvement, workforce diversity, and holistic and patient-centered care.
Author(s): Jordyn Pourier, Cherry Y.E.W. Yamane, LaShai Jake, Deana Around Him
Date: 11/2024
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: Child Trends
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Discusses culturally relevant strategies to support Native American maternal health, infant health, and childbirth. Focuses on cultural beliefs and practices, communication, community involvement, workforce diversity, and holistic and patient-centered care.
Author(s): Jordyn Pourier, Cherry Y.E.W. Yamane, LaShai Jake, Deana Around Him
Date: 11/2024
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: Child Trends
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"The Source of All My Joy and All My Stress": Children and Childcare as Underappreciated Sources of Stress That Affect Farm Women
Identifies themes from focus groups and photovoice with 101 farm women showing the intersections of mental well-being, children and farm safety, farm work, and household responsibilities. Discusses the triple burden of farm women and how gender-based expectations of care work on a farm.
Author(s): Florence Becot, Shoshanah Inwood, Hannah Budge
Citation: Journal of Agromedicine, 2024
Date: 11/2024
Type: Document
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Identifies themes from focus groups and photovoice with 101 farm women showing the intersections of mental well-being, children and farm safety, farm work, and household responsibilities. Discusses the triple burden of farm women and how gender-based expectations of care work on a farm.
Author(s): Florence Becot, Shoshanah Inwood, Hannah Budge
Citation: Journal of Agromedicine, 2024
Date: 11/2024
Type: Document
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Bridging Gaps in Breast Cancer Screening: A Comparative Study of Mexican Women in U.S. Rural and Urban Areas
Examines factors influencing breast cancer screening disparities among 350 Mexican immigrant women aged 40+ in rural and urban communities in Illinois. Compares rural and urban prevalence of barriers and facilitators to screening, including data on geographic and cultural factors.
Author(s): Venera Bekteshi, Mario Schootman
Citation: Journal of Primary Care & Community Health, 15
Date: 11/2024
Type: Document
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Examines factors influencing breast cancer screening disparities among 350 Mexican immigrant women aged 40+ in rural and urban communities in Illinois. Compares rural and urban prevalence of barriers and facilitators to screening, including data on geographic and cultural factors.
Author(s): Venera Bekteshi, Mario Schootman
Citation: Journal of Primary Care & Community Health, 15
Date: 11/2024
Type: Document
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Expanding Telehealth Services and Access for Successful Maternal Care
A podcast episode that discusses maternal telehealth in Minnesota and telehealth programs that focus on reaching rural parts of the state. Features a conversation with Dr. Chris DeRienzo, podcast host, and Dr. Johnna Nynas, a practicing obstetrician/gynecologist (OB/GYN) at Sanford Health Bemidji.
Author(s): Tom Haederle, Chris DeRienzo
Date: 11/2024
Type: Audio
Sponsoring organization: American Hospital Association
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A podcast episode that discusses maternal telehealth in Minnesota and telehealth programs that focus on reaching rural parts of the state. Features a conversation with Dr. Chris DeRienzo, podcast host, and Dr. Johnna Nynas, a practicing obstetrician/gynecologist (OB/GYN) at Sanford Health Bemidji.
Author(s): Tom Haederle, Chris DeRienzo
Date: 11/2024
Type: Audio
Sponsoring organization: American Hospital Association
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A Case Report on a Women's Residential Substance Use Program in a Rural and Urban Setting
Explores the characteristics and outcomes of residential substance use recovery programs for parenting and pregnant women in rural and urban counties in Kentucky. Breaks down participant data by age, race, number of children, and location in a rural or urban area, among other measures.
Author(s): Deborah Winders Davis, Yana Feygin, Madeline Shipley, et al.
Citation: Maternal and Child Health Journal, 28, pages 1870–1875
Date: 10/2024
Type: Document
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Explores the characteristics and outcomes of residential substance use recovery programs for parenting and pregnant women in rural and urban counties in Kentucky. Breaks down participant data by age, race, number of children, and location in a rural or urban area, among other measures.
Author(s): Deborah Winders Davis, Yana Feygin, Madeline Shipley, et al.
Citation: Maternal and Child Health Journal, 28, pages 1870–1875
Date: 10/2024
Type: Document
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Recruitment and Retention in the National Diabetes Prevention Program Lifestyle Change Program in Two Federally Qualified Health Centers in Rural Hawaiʻi
Examines factors influencing enrollment and participation in the National Diabetes Prevention Program lifestyle change program (National DPP LCP) which was administered by Federally Qualified Health Center coaches in Hawai'i. Identifies motivators, barriers, facilitators, and suggestions for program participation from interviews with 14 female enrollees. Highlights perspectives of Native Hawaiian, Other Pacific Islander, and Filipino interviewees.
Author(s): Kara Saiki, Alena Shalaby, Blythe Nett, et al.
Citation: Preventing Chronic Disease, 21, 240156
Date: 10/2024
Type: Document
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Examines factors influencing enrollment and participation in the National Diabetes Prevention Program lifestyle change program (National DPP LCP) which was administered by Federally Qualified Health Center coaches in Hawai'i. Identifies motivators, barriers, facilitators, and suggestions for program participation from interviews with 14 female enrollees. Highlights perspectives of Native Hawaiian, Other Pacific Islander, and Filipino interviewees.
Author(s): Kara Saiki, Alena Shalaby, Blythe Nett, et al.
Citation: Preventing Chronic Disease, 21, 240156
Date: 10/2024
Type: Document
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Process Evaluation Findings from Strong Hearts, Healthy Communities 2.0: A Cardiovascular Disease Prevention Intervention for Rural Women
Examines the impact and delivery of a 24-week cardiovascular disease prevention program administered to women in rural New York. Utilizes quantitative and qualitative data from 182 participants to analyze implementation measures such as program reach and length, participant attendance and satisfaction, program effectiveness, and more.
Author(s): Jacob Szeszulski, Laura J. Rolke, Priscilla Ayine, et al.
Citation: International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, 21, 122
Date: 10/2024
Type: Document
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Examines the impact and delivery of a 24-week cardiovascular disease prevention program administered to women in rural New York. Utilizes quantitative and qualitative data from 182 participants to analyze implementation measures such as program reach and length, participant attendance and satisfaction, program effectiveness, and more.
Author(s): Jacob Szeszulski, Laura J. Rolke, Priscilla Ayine, et al.
Citation: International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, 21, 122
Date: 10/2024
Type: Document
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