Rural Health
Resources by Topic: Children and youth
Barriers, Benefits and Behaviors Related to Breakfast Consumption among Rural Adolescents
Analyzes perceived barriers, benefits, and modifiable behaviors that support or interfere with breakfast consumption in 16 racially and economically diverse rural high schools in Minnesota. Includes data for students who reported skipping breakfast in three categories: overall, 0-2 days, or 3 or more days, by socioeconomic status (SES), race, grade, sex, weight categories, breakfast beliefs, barriers, and benefits scales.
Author(s): Mary O. Hearst, Amy Shanafelt, Qi Wang, Robert Leduc, Marilyn S. Nanney
Citation: Journal of School Health, 86(3), 187-194
Date: 03/2016
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Analyzes perceived barriers, benefits, and modifiable behaviors that support or interfere with breakfast consumption in 16 racially and economically diverse rural high schools in Minnesota. Includes data for students who reported skipping breakfast in three categories: overall, 0-2 days, or 3 or more days, by socioeconomic status (SES), race, grade, sex, weight categories, breakfast beliefs, barriers, and benefits scales.
Author(s): Mary O. Hearst, Amy Shanafelt, Qi Wang, Robert Leduc, Marilyn S. Nanney
Citation: Journal of School Health, 86(3), 187-194
Date: 03/2016
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Geographic Variation in Mortality Among Children and Adolescents Diagnosed with Cancer in Tennessee: Does Race Matter?
Presents a study of geographic variation of children and adolescents diagnosed with cancer in rural Tennessee. Analyzes data by race and mortality. Includes a maps of urban/rural mortality and mortality clusters for cancer patients under 21 from 2004-2011.
Author(s): Lisa C. Lindley, Tonny J. Oyana
Citation: Journal of Pediatric Oncology Nursing, 33(2), 129-136
Date: 03/2016
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Presents a study of geographic variation of children and adolescents diagnosed with cancer in rural Tennessee. Analyzes data by race and mortality. Includes a maps of urban/rural mortality and mortality clusters for cancer patients under 21 from 2004-2011.
Author(s): Lisa C. Lindley, Tonny J. Oyana
Citation: Journal of Pediatric Oncology Nursing, 33(2), 129-136
Date: 03/2016
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Estimating the Prevalence of Childhood Obesity in Alaska Using Partial, Nonrandom Measurement Data
Results of a 2013-2014 study of obesity among students in the 8 largest Alaska school districts, 7 of which are in rural areas. Features statistics with breakdowns including district, grade level, and sex, among other measures.
Author(s): Erik Everson, Myde Boles, Karol Fink, Rebecca Topol, Andrea Fenaughty
Citation: Preventing Chronic Disease, 13
Date: 03/2016
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Results of a 2013-2014 study of obesity among students in the 8 largest Alaska school districts, 7 of which are in rural areas. Features statistics with breakdowns including district, grade level, and sex, among other measures.
Author(s): Erik Everson, Myde Boles, Karol Fink, Rebecca Topol, Andrea Fenaughty
Citation: Preventing Chronic Disease, 13
Date: 03/2016
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Improvements and Disparities in Types of Foods and Milk Beverages Offered in Elementary School Lunches, 2006-2007 to 2013-2014
Evaluates changes and disparities in school lunch characteristics, using data from 4,630 public schools. Features breakdowns by urban, suburban, town, or rural locale.
Author(s): Lindsey Turner, Punam Ohri-Vachaspati, Lisa Powell, Frank J. Chaloupka
Citation: Preventing Chronic Disease, 13
Date: 03/2016
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Evaluates changes and disparities in school lunch characteristics, using data from 4,630 public schools. Features breakdowns by urban, suburban, town, or rural locale.
Author(s): Lindsey Turner, Punam Ohri-Vachaspati, Lisa Powell, Frank J. Chaloupka
Citation: Preventing Chronic Disease, 13
Date: 03/2016
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America After 3PM Special Report: The Growing Importance of Afterschool in Rural Communities
Provides an overview of afterschool and summer learning programming in rural America. Discusses health and wellness impacts of afterschool programs for rural children. Describes strengths of rural programs and identifies barriers to participation in rural communities.
Date: 03/2016
Sponsoring organization: Afterschool Alliance
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Provides an overview of afterschool and summer learning programming in rural America. Discusses health and wellness impacts of afterschool programs for rural children. Describes strengths of rural programs and identifies barriers to participation in rural communities.
Date: 03/2016
Sponsoring organization: Afterschool Alliance
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Implementing Family-Centered Prevention in Rural African American Communities: A Randomized Effectiveness Trial of the Strong African American Families Program
Reports the results of a study examining the effectiveness of the Strong African American Families (SAAF) program and protocols among African American youth in eight rural Georgia counties. SAAF is designed to prevent problem behavior among rural African American youth. Includes statistics on the study population by demographic characteristics, measures for risk behavior vulnerability, risk behavior intentions, and peer behavior.
Author(s): Steven M. Kogan, Man-Kit Lei, Gene H. Brody, et al.
Citation: Prevention Science, 17(2), 248-258
Date: 02/2016
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Reports the results of a study examining the effectiveness of the Strong African American Families (SAAF) program and protocols among African American youth in eight rural Georgia counties. SAAF is designed to prevent problem behavior among rural African American youth. Includes statistics on the study population by demographic characteristics, measures for risk behavior vulnerability, risk behavior intentions, and peer behavior.
Author(s): Steven M. Kogan, Man-Kit Lei, Gene H. Brody, et al.
Citation: Prevention Science, 17(2), 248-258
Date: 02/2016
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Beverage Consumption in an Alaska Native Village: A Mixed-methods Study of Behaviour, Attitudes and Access
Assesses sugar-sweetened beverage, water, and other beverage consumption with attitudes towards consumption in Alaskan Native children and adults living in rural Alaska. Includes statistics for beverage type by frequency of consumption for children and adults.
Author(s): Deena Elwan, Peter de Schweinitz, Janet M. Wojcicki
Citation: International Journal of Circumpolar Health, 75(1)
Date: 02/2016
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Assesses sugar-sweetened beverage, water, and other beverage consumption with attitudes towards consumption in Alaskan Native children and adults living in rural Alaska. Includes statistics for beverage type by frequency of consumption for children and adults.
Author(s): Deena Elwan, Peter de Schweinitz, Janet M. Wojcicki
Citation: International Journal of Circumpolar Health, 75(1)
Date: 02/2016
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Differences in Human Papillomavirus Vaccination Among Adolescent Girls in Metropolitan Versus Non-Metropolitan Areas: Considering the Moderating Roles of Maternal Socioeconomic Status and Health Care Access
Compares the rate of human papillomavirus (HPV) in girls aged 12-17 in metropolitan and nonmetropolitan areas of the U.S. Analyzes cross-sectional data form the 2008-2010 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System. Discusses the maternal role as a determining factor in vaccination initiation and completion.
Author(s): Shannon M. Monnat, Danielle C. Rhubart, Sherrie Flynt Wallington
Citation: Maternal and Child Health Journal, 20(2), 315-325
Date: 02/2016
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Compares the rate of human papillomavirus (HPV) in girls aged 12-17 in metropolitan and nonmetropolitan areas of the U.S. Analyzes cross-sectional data form the 2008-2010 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System. Discusses the maternal role as a determining factor in vaccination initiation and completion.
Author(s): Shannon M. Monnat, Danielle C. Rhubart, Sherrie Flynt Wallington
Citation: Maternal and Child Health Journal, 20(2), 315-325
Date: 02/2016
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Relationships of Physical Activity and Sedentary Time in Obese Parent-Child Dyads: A Cross-Sectional Study
Highlights a study focusing on physical activity of obese parents and children on weekdays versus weekends. Participants were selected from rural North Carolina. Breaks down data by age group, gender, and ethnicity.
Author(s): Robert G. McMurray, Diane C. Berry, Todd A. Schwartz, et al.
Citation: BMC Public Health, 16, 124
Date: 02/2016
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Highlights a study focusing on physical activity of obese parents and children on weekdays versus weekends. Participants were selected from rural North Carolina. Breaks down data by age group, gender, and ethnicity.
Author(s): Robert G. McMurray, Diane C. Berry, Todd A. Schwartz, et al.
Citation: BMC Public Health, 16, 124
Date: 02/2016
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Using Electronic Health Records to Examine Disease Risk in Small Populations: Obesity Among American Indian Children, Wisconsin, 2007-2012
Examines use of the Public Health Information Exchange (PHINEX) to describe obesity among Wisconsin American Indian children seeking care off-reservation. Also discusses usefulness of electronic health records as an alternative to other data collection methods when studying disease risk in a small population.
Author(s): Emily J. Tomayko, Bethany A. Weinert, Liz Godfrey, Alexandra K. Adams, Lawrence P. Hanrahan
Citation: Preventing Chronic Disease, 13
Date: 02/2016
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Examines use of the Public Health Information Exchange (PHINEX) to describe obesity among Wisconsin American Indian children seeking care off-reservation. Also discusses usefulness of electronic health records as an alternative to other data collection methods when studying disease risk in a small population.
Author(s): Emily J. Tomayko, Bethany A. Weinert, Liz Godfrey, Alexandra K. Adams, Lawrence P. Hanrahan
Citation: Preventing Chronic Disease, 13
Date: 02/2016
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