Rural Health
Resources by Topic: Children and youth
Rates of Obesity and Obesogenic Behaviors of Rural Appalachian Adolescents: How Do They Compare to Other Adolescents or Recommendations?
Evaluates data from a sample of Appalachian adolescents in Ohio to compare obesity and related behaviors to that of the national adolescent population. Includes comparisons for body mass index (BMI), mean body fat percentage, daily physical activity behaviors, and sugar-sweetened beverage consumption.
Author(s): Laureen H. Smith, Devin Laurent, Erica Baumker, Rick L. Petosa
Citation: Journal of Physical Activity and Health, 15(11), 874-881
Date: 11/2018
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Evaluates data from a sample of Appalachian adolescents in Ohio to compare obesity and related behaviors to that of the national adolescent population. Includes comparisons for body mass index (BMI), mean body fat percentage, daily physical activity behaviors, and sugar-sweetened beverage consumption.
Author(s): Laureen H. Smith, Devin Laurent, Erica Baumker, Rick L. Petosa
Citation: Journal of Physical Activity and Health, 15(11), 874-881
Date: 11/2018
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Incidence of Gastroschisis in California
Reports on the incidence of gastroschisis in California by county using data from the Linked Birth Database from the California Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development from 1995 to 2012. Identifies counties according to the 2010 census as rural, partially rural, and metropolitan; identifies agricultural counties based on agricultural production.
Author(s): Jamie E. Anderson, Yvonne Cheng, Jacob T. Stephenson, et al.
Citation: JAMA Surgery, 153(11), 1053-1055
Date: 11/2018
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Reports on the incidence of gastroschisis in California by county using data from the Linked Birth Database from the California Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development from 1995 to 2012. Identifies counties according to the 2010 census as rural, partially rural, and metropolitan; identifies agricultural counties based on agricultural production.
Author(s): Jamie E. Anderson, Yvonne Cheng, Jacob T. Stephenson, et al.
Citation: JAMA Surgery, 153(11), 1053-1055
Date: 11/2018
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Designed Cultural Adaptation and Delivery Quality in Rural Substance Use Prevention: An Effectiveness Trial for the Keepin' it REAL Curriculum
Examines the effectiveness of two versions – one urban and one rural - of a culturally adapted evidence-based middle school substance use prevention curriculum on adolescents. Data collected included adolescent self-reported substance use, and ratings of quality in delivery analyzed from video recordings of lessons presented.
Author(s): Michael L. Hecht, YoungJu Shin, Jonathan Pettigrew, Michelle Miller-Day, Janice L. Krieger
Citation: Prevention Science 19(8), 1008-1018
Date: 11/2018
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Examines the effectiveness of two versions – one urban and one rural - of a culturally adapted evidence-based middle school substance use prevention curriculum on adolescents. Data collected included adolescent self-reported substance use, and ratings of quality in delivery analyzed from video recordings of lessons presented.
Author(s): Michael L. Hecht, YoungJu Shin, Jonathan Pettigrew, Michelle Miller-Day, Janice L. Krieger
Citation: Prevention Science 19(8), 1008-1018
Date: 11/2018
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Looking Back But Leaning Forward: New Opportunities and Challenges for North Carolina's Rural Communities
Issue brief describing efforts among local and state leaders to promote community engagement in rural North Carolina and to address shortages of physicians and advanced practitioners. Also examines challenges faced by rural North Carolina hospitals, uses of telemedicine, plans to promote quality care for children and families, and recommendations for the future.
Author(s): Thomas G. Irons, Margaret L. Sauer
Citation: North Carolina Medical Journal, 79(6), 366-371
Date: 11/2018
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Issue brief describing efforts among local and state leaders to promote community engagement in rural North Carolina and to address shortages of physicians and advanced practitioners. Also examines challenges faced by rural North Carolina hospitals, uses of telemedicine, plans to promote quality care for children and families, and recommendations for the future.
Author(s): Thomas G. Irons, Margaret L. Sauer
Citation: North Carolina Medical Journal, 79(6), 366-371
Date: 11/2018
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Working Children: Federal Injury Data and Compliance Strategies Could Be Strengthened
Provides a detailed analysis of children working in agriculture and non-agricultural occupations, with a focus on work-related injuries and fatalities. Provides recommendations for the Department of Labor to help them improve their data collection efforts and to help address the risks for children working in agriculture. Appendix V includes additional detailed information on hired child crop workers and Appendix VI details information for children working on farms.
Additional links: Full Report
Date: 11/2018
Sponsoring organization: Government Accountability Office
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Provides a detailed analysis of children working in agriculture and non-agricultural occupations, with a focus on work-related injuries and fatalities. Provides recommendations for the Department of Labor to help them improve their data collection efforts and to help address the risks for children working in agriculture. Appendix V includes additional detailed information on hired child crop workers and Appendix VI details information for children working on farms.
Additional links: Full Report
Date: 11/2018
Sponsoring organization: Government Accountability Office
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American Indians and Alaska Natives Must Be Included in Research on Adverse Childhood Experiences
Highlights a report on adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) in tribal populations. Presents data on poverty, substance abuse, and age, among other factors, of American Indian and Alaska Native populations across the nation.
Author(s): Deana Around Him, Alex DeMand
Date: 11/2018
Sponsoring organization: Child Trends
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Highlights a report on adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) in tribal populations. Presents data on poverty, substance abuse, and age, among other factors, of American Indian and Alaska Native populations across the nation.
Author(s): Deana Around Him, Alex DeMand
Date: 11/2018
Sponsoring organization: Child Trends
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Association of Childhood Trauma Exposure With Adult Psychiatric Disorders and Functional Outcomes
Results of a study examining associations between childhood trauma and adult outcomes among 1,420 participants from 11 predominantly rural North Carolina counties, with interviews taking place between 1999-2015.
Author(s): William E. Copeland, Lilly Shanahan, Jennifer Hinesley, et al.
Citation: JAMA Network Open 1(7)
Date: 11/2018
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Results of a study examining associations between childhood trauma and adult outcomes among 1,420 participants from 11 predominantly rural North Carolina counties, with interviews taking place between 1999-2015.
Author(s): William E. Copeland, Lilly Shanahan, Jennifer Hinesley, et al.
Citation: JAMA Network Open 1(7)
Date: 11/2018
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A Year in Region XI Head Start: Children's Growth and Development from the American Indian and Alaska Native Family and Child Experiences Survey 2015 (AI/AN FACES 2015)
Reports on a national study of Region XI Head Start children's progress using data from the American Indian and Alaska Native Head Start Family and Child Experiences Survey. Focuses on changes in measures related to preparedness for school and includes a brief section on physical health.
Author(s): Sara Bernstein, Lizabeth Malone, AI/AN FACES 2015 Workgroup
Date: 11/2018
Sponsoring organization: Administration for Children and Families
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Reports on a national study of Region XI Head Start children's progress using data from the American Indian and Alaska Native Head Start Family and Child Experiences Survey. Focuses on changes in measures related to preparedness for school and includes a brief section on physical health.
Author(s): Sara Bernstein, Lizabeth Malone, AI/AN FACES 2015 Workgroup
Date: 11/2018
Sponsoring organization: Administration for Children and Families
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High Prevalence of Non-Communicable Disease Risk Factors among Adolescents in Pohnpei, Micronesia
Reports on a study of secondary school students in Pohnpei state, Federated States of Micronesia, regarding substance use and weight. Compares factors by sex, age group, school type, and grade level. Focuses on alcohol, tobacco, and betel nut use.
Author(s): Delpihn Abraham, Haley L. Cash, A. Mark Durand, et al.
Citation: Hawai'i Journal of Medicine and Public Health, 77(11), 283-288
Date: 11/2018
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Reports on a study of secondary school students in Pohnpei state, Federated States of Micronesia, regarding substance use and weight. Compares factors by sex, age group, school type, and grade level. Focuses on alcohol, tobacco, and betel nut use.
Author(s): Delpihn Abraham, Haley L. Cash, A. Mark Durand, et al.
Citation: Hawai'i Journal of Medicine and Public Health, 77(11), 283-288
Date: 11/2018
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Community Perspectives on Emergency Department Use and Care for American Indian Children
Explores parental and community perspectives of pediatric emergency department (ED) use for American Indian (AI) populations. Utilizes qualitative data from 70 parents who participated in focus groups to report on issues such as healthcare access, healthcare environment, and culturally insensitive interactions with professionals. Includes participants from both rural and urban areas and presents differentiated experiences according to location.
Author(s): Wyatt J. Pickner, Katherine M. Ziegler, Jessica D. Hanson, et al.
Citation: Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities, 5(5), 939-946
Date: 10/2018
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Explores parental and community perspectives of pediatric emergency department (ED) use for American Indian (AI) populations. Utilizes qualitative data from 70 parents who participated in focus groups to report on issues such as healthcare access, healthcare environment, and culturally insensitive interactions with professionals. Includes participants from both rural and urban areas and presents differentiated experiences according to location.
Author(s): Wyatt J. Pickner, Katherine M. Ziegler, Jessica D. Hanson, et al.
Citation: Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities, 5(5), 939-946
Date: 10/2018
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