Rural Health
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Rural-Urban Disparities and Trends in Cancer Screening: An Analysis of Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System Data (2018-2022)
Examines trends in up-to-date cancer screening in rural and urban populations, utilizing 2018, 2020, and 2022 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System data. Identifies geographic disparities in screening by cancer type, with data on breast, cervical, and colorectal cancers.
Author(s): Gabriel A Benavidez, Ami E Sedani, Tisha M Felder, Matthew Asare, Charles R Rogers
Citation: JNCI Cancer Spectrum, 8(6), pkae113
Date: 11/2024
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Examines trends in up-to-date cancer screening in rural and urban populations, utilizing 2018, 2020, and 2022 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System data. Identifies geographic disparities in screening by cancer type, with data on breast, cervical, and colorectal cancers.
Author(s): Gabriel A Benavidez, Ami E Sedani, Tisha M Felder, Matthew Asare, Charles R Rogers
Citation: JNCI Cancer Spectrum, 8(6), pkae113
Date: 11/2024
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Primary Care Collaborative 2024 Evidence Report: An Evaluation of Primary Care in Medicare Accountable Care Organizations
Examines the role of primary care in Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) in the Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP), and includes 3 case studies of MSSP ACOs that are primary care centric. Explores how the performance of ACOs may be affected by serving beneficiaries with high economic and social need. Mentions rural throughout.
Author(s): Ann Greiner, David Muhlestein, Ann Kempski, Melissa K. Fillippi, Alison N. Huffstetler
Date: 11/2024
Sponsoring organizations: Primary Care Collaborative, Robert Graham Center, Simple Healthcare
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Examines the role of primary care in Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) in the Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP), and includes 3 case studies of MSSP ACOs that are primary care centric. Explores how the performance of ACOs may be affected by serving beneficiaries with high economic and social need. Mentions rural throughout.
Author(s): Ann Greiner, David Muhlestein, Ann Kempski, Melissa K. Fillippi, Alison N. Huffstetler
Date: 11/2024
Sponsoring organizations: Primary Care Collaborative, Robert Graham Center, Simple Healthcare
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Tennessee Birth Defects Data Report 2017-2021
Provides information on the prevalence of 47 major birth defects for children born in Tennessee in the years 2017-2021. Features a state map showing rates of birth defects in 7 rural regions.
Date: 11/2024
Sponsoring organization: Tennessee Department of Health
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Provides information on the prevalence of 47 major birth defects for children born in Tennessee in the years 2017-2021. Features a state map showing rates of birth defects in 7 rural regions.
Date: 11/2024
Sponsoring organization: Tennessee Department of Health
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Vaccine Message Testing Evaluation Summary Report
Reports on an evaluation of educational print and audio materials related to COVID-19 vaccinations for farmworkers. Discusses evaluation participants' health information gathering and evaluation practices, the importance of content in native languages, and the workplace conditions contributing to health and safety.
Date: 11/2024
Sponsoring organization: National Center for Farmworker Health
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Reports on an evaluation of educational print and audio materials related to COVID-19 vaccinations for farmworkers. Discusses evaluation participants' health information gathering and evaluation practices, the importance of content in native languages, and the workplace conditions contributing to health and safety.
Date: 11/2024
Sponsoring organization: National Center for Farmworker Health
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Vector-Borne Health Education Materials Evaluation Summary Report: September 2024
Reports on an evaluation of educational print and video materials related to vector-borne diseases designed for use by community health workers (CHW) for immigrant outdoor workers.
Date: 11/2024
Sponsoring organization: National Center for Farmworker Health
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Reports on an evaluation of educational print and video materials related to vector-borne diseases designed for use by community health workers (CHW) for immigrant outdoor workers.
Date: 11/2024
Sponsoring organization: National Center for Farmworker Health
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H5N1 Focus Groups with Dairy Workers: June - September 2024
Offers findings from three listening sessions of dairy workers' attitudes, knowledge, and practices regarding H5N1 avian influenza and perceptions of barriers in healthcare access for infectious respiratory diseases. Includes recommendations to employers of dairy workers for sharing health information, personal protective equipment access, and reducing barriers to healthcare.
Date: 11/2024
Sponsoring organization: National Center for Farmworker Health
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Offers findings from three listening sessions of dairy workers' attitudes, knowledge, and practices regarding H5N1 avian influenza and perceptions of barriers in healthcare access for infectious respiratory diseases. Includes recommendations to employers of dairy workers for sharing health information, personal protective equipment access, and reducing barriers to healthcare.
Date: 11/2024
Sponsoring organization: National Center for Farmworker Health
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Texas Report on the Behavioral Health Matching Grant Programs
Reports on funding and areas served by state-level behavioral health matching grant programs in Texas. Includes discussion of the Rural Mental Health Initiative Grant Program (RIGP), and provides data on number of rural counties served by other grant programs.
Date: 11/2024
Sponsoring organization: Texas Health and Human Services
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Reports on funding and areas served by state-level behavioral health matching grant programs in Texas. Includes discussion of the Rural Mental Health Initiative Grant Program (RIGP), and provides data on number of rural counties served by other grant programs.
Date: 11/2024
Sponsoring organization: Texas Health and Human Services
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A Rural Lens on Federal Block Grant Distribution
Provides an overview on federal block grants and how they are allocated in rural and underserved areas. Includes data on funding allocation, interview feedback from grant representatives, and an analysis of the application materials of 5 block grants: Preventive Health and Health Services (PHHS), Community Services Block Grant (CSBG), Child Care and Development Fund/Block Grant (CCDF, CCDBG), Substance Use Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery Services Block Grant (SUBG), and the Community Mental Health Services Block Grant (MHBG). Discusses how federal block grants can move toward equitable distribution for rural communities.
Author(s): Casey P. Balio, Stephanie M. Mathis, Margaret M. Francisco, Michael B. Meit, Kate E. Beatty
Date: 11/2024
Sponsoring organization: ETSU/NORC Rural Health Research Center
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Provides an overview on federal block grants and how they are allocated in rural and underserved areas. Includes data on funding allocation, interview feedback from grant representatives, and an analysis of the application materials of 5 block grants: Preventive Health and Health Services (PHHS), Community Services Block Grant (CSBG), Child Care and Development Fund/Block Grant (CCDF, CCDBG), Substance Use Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery Services Block Grant (SUBG), and the Community Mental Health Services Block Grant (MHBG). Discusses how federal block grants can move toward equitable distribution for rural communities.
Author(s): Casey P. Balio, Stephanie M. Mathis, Margaret M. Francisco, Michael B. Meit, Kate E. Beatty
Date: 11/2024
Sponsoring organization: ETSU/NORC Rural Health Research Center
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2024 Nebraska Rural Poll Research Report: Economy and Trade Policy
Analyzes 2024 Nebraska Rural Poll results related to concerns over economic issues, household finances and income, and perceptions of economic policy.
Author(s): Heather Akin, Cheryl Burkhart-Kriesel, Mary Emery, et al.
Date: 11/2024
Sponsoring organization: University of Nebraska-Lincoln
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Analyzes 2024 Nebraska Rural Poll results related to concerns over economic issues, household finances and income, and perceptions of economic policy.
Author(s): Heather Akin, Cheryl Burkhart-Kriesel, Mary Emery, et al.
Date: 11/2024
Sponsoring organization: University of Nebraska-Lincoln
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Stressors for Farmworker Parents During Wildfire Season
Outlines themes identified during interviews and town hall discussions with farmworker parents in 2 Washington counties about childcare, work, and concerns about children's exposure to wildfire smoke and the impact on absenteeism in the workplace. Discusses the informational needs for farmworkers and the role of community-based organizations.
Author(s): Savannah M. D'Evelyn, Isabel Nerenberg, Maria Blancas, et al.
Citation: BMC Public Health, 24, 3314
Date: 11/2024
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Outlines themes identified during interviews and town hall discussions with farmworker parents in 2 Washington counties about childcare, work, and concerns about children's exposure to wildfire smoke and the impact on absenteeism in the workplace. Discusses the informational needs for farmworkers and the role of community-based organizations.
Author(s): Savannah M. D'Evelyn, Isabel Nerenberg, Maria Blancas, et al.
Citation: BMC Public Health, 24, 3314
Date: 11/2024
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