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791. Reaching the Unheard: Overcoming Challenges in Health Research with Hard-to-Reach Populations - Resources
Date: Mar 2024

Analyzes strategies to engage hard-to-reach populations in health research. Discusses two case studies focused on specific issues in health research: breast cancer screening among rural and urban Mexican women in Illinois and mental health needs of Afghan refugees in Oklahoma. Provides reflection on issues such as cultural competency, language used in research, cultural identity and representation of research staff, choosing appropriate research sites, and more.

...cancer screening among rural and urban Mexican women in Illinois and mental health needs of Afghan...

792. A Non-Randomized Pilot Study to Test the Feasibility of Treating Chronic Pain and Opioid Prescription Use in Rural Areas with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (T-PACT) - Resources
Date: Oct 2020

Describes a pilot study examining research feasibility, methods, and processes for administering acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) as a treatment for chronic non-cancer pain (CNCP) and a possible alternative to prescribed opioids. The research team included four Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) hubs that administered the study in rural areas of New Mexico, North Carolina, Kansas, and Kentucky. Discusses survey data and lessons learned from the pilot study, including unexpected barriers to participation.

...cancer pain (CNCP) and a possible alternative to prescribed opioids. The research team included four...

793. Assessing Environmental Support for Better Health: Active Living Opportunity Audits in Rural Communities in the Southern United States - Resources
Date: Sep 2014

Describes the built environment, policies, and availability of facilities for physical activity in eight rural communities, four in Alabama and four in the Mississippi Delta, to inform diet and physical activity interventions. Acts as part of a partnership to eliminate cancer health disparities in the Deep South. Includes community data by Rural Active Living Assessment (RALA) measures, such as sidewalks, destinations, and walk-ability.

...cancer health disparities in the Deep South. Includes community data by Rural Active Living Assessment...

794. Public Belief in the Maternal Health Benefits of Breastfeeding — United States, 2018 and 2021 - Resources
Date: Aug 2023

Examines public belief in breastfeeding health benefits for the mother. Utilizes 2018 and 2021 survey data to analyze perceptions related to decreased cancer, high blood pressure, and type 2 diabetes risk according to survey respondent sex, age, race/ethnicity, education, income, employment, marital status, region, and metro versus nonmetro location.

...cancer, high blood pressure, and type 2 diabetes risk according to survey respondent sex, age, race/ethnicity...

795. A Randomized Controlled Trial of a Culturally Congruent Intervention to Increase Condom Use and HIV Testing among Heterosexually Active Immigrant Latino Men - Resources
Date: Nov 2011

Discusses the effectiveness of an HIV prevention intervention to increase condom use and HIV testing among Spanish-speaking, heterosexually active immigrant Latino men living in rural North Carolina. Participants in a small-group HIV prevention intervention were compared to their peers participating in a cancer education intervention to determine consistency in condom use and HIV testing.

...cancer education intervention to determine consistency in condom use and HIV testing. --- A Randomized Controlled...

796. Oregon Washington Health Network and Yellowhawk Tribal Health Center "Tackle Everything" to Improve the Health of Local Community Members - The Rural Monitor - Rural Monitor
Date: Jun 13, 2018

The Oregon Washington Health Network and the Yellowhawk Tribal Health Center are addressing behavioral health challenges through peer counselors and heart disease/cancer prevention through community education. In addition, they're collaborating with local healthcare facilities and medical schools to improve recruitment and retention. - The Rural Monitor

...cancer prevention OWhN began to provide classes about heart-healthy living and hands-only CPR training...

797. Ohio Northern University's HealthWise Mobile Outreach Program - Models & Innovations
Reviewed: Mar 20, 2026

Ohio Northern University's College of Pharmacy's HealthWise Mobile Clinic Services offers a rural mobile healthcare access point for providing care allowed by the Ohio pharmacist scope of practice.

...cancer-focused skin examinations, hepatitis C detection History-guided cancer screening advice with a tailored...

798. March 2026 MedPAC Meeting Transcript - Resources
Date: Mar 2026

Transcript from the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission's (MedPAC) March 2026 meeting. Covers research and proposals related to the Medicare ground ambulance data collection system, access to hospice and certain complex palliative services for beneficiaries with end-stage renal disease and beneficiaries with cancer, provider participation in Medicare Advantage (MA) networks, MA encounter data in risk adjustment, the complexity of Medicare enrollment decisions for beneficiaries, and Medicare Part B premium payment basics. Includes rural references and considerations throughout.

...cancer, provider participation in Medicare Advantage (MA) networks, MA encounter data in risk adjustment, the complexity...

799. Screening and Health Educator Model - RHIhub Community Health Workers Toolkit - Toolkits
Reviewed: Mar 12, 2026

Learn how, in the screening and health education model, community health workers deliver health education to the target population.

...Cancer Cholesterol Infectious disease CHWs may also deliver health education to increase screening awareness. Research...

800. Quality of Care in the SoonerCare Program, 2024 - Resources
Date: Apr 2024

Reports on access, use, and effectiveness of care for Oklahoma's Medicaid program enrollees. Appendix A provides detailed rural/urban breakdowns on compliance with immunizations, cancer screenings, medication management, and more.

...cancer screenings, medication management, and more. --- Quality of Care in the SoonerCare Program, 2024 Reports...