Rural Health
Resources by Topic: Families
Maintenance of Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Behaviors Among Adolescents and Their Caregivers: A Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial
Examines intake of sugar-sweetened beverages among rural, Central Appalachian students and their caregivers at 19 months after their participation in the Kids SIPsmartER behavior-change intervention, which focused on reducing intake of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) via classroom-based lessons for middle school students and an SMS strategy for their caregivers.
Author(s): Annie Reid, Wen You, Theresa Markwalter, et al.
Citation: Preventing Chronic Disease, 22, 240520
Date: 06/2025
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Examines intake of sugar-sweetened beverages among rural, Central Appalachian students and their caregivers at 19 months after their participation in the Kids SIPsmartER behavior-change intervention, which focused on reducing intake of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) via classroom-based lessons for middle school students and an SMS strategy for their caregivers.
Author(s): Annie Reid, Wen You, Theresa Markwalter, et al.
Citation: Preventing Chronic Disease, 22, 240520
Date: 06/2025
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Differences in COVID-19 Testing Perceptions among Caregivers of Children with Medical Complexity by Rurality
Examines how COVID-19 testing access, intent to test, and related perceptions among caregivers of children with one or more complex chronic conditions surveyed between April and June 2022.
Author(s): Kristina Devi Singh-Verdeflor, Michelle M. Kelly, Gregory P. DeMuri, et al.
Citation: PLOS ONE, 20(5), e0323651
Date: 05/2025
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Examines how COVID-19 testing access, intent to test, and related perceptions among caregivers of children with one or more complex chronic conditions surveyed between April and June 2022.
Author(s): Kristina Devi Singh-Verdeflor, Michelle M. Kelly, Gregory P. DeMuri, et al.
Citation: PLOS ONE, 20(5), e0323651
Date: 05/2025
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Relevance and Acceptability of a Technology-Delivered Childhood Obesity Intervention for Hispanic/Latino Families in Rural Nebraska: A Qualitative Approach
Examines program strengths and challenges, implementation concerns, and cultural relevance of Hispanic Family Connections, a Spanish-language childhood obesity intervention for Latino families in rural Nebraska, via focus group interviews with 26 participants.
Author(s): Thais F. Alves, Natalia Santos, Camila Squarcini, et al.
Citation: Journal of Primary Care & Community Health, 16
Date: 05/2025
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Examines program strengths and challenges, implementation concerns, and cultural relevance of Hispanic Family Connections, a Spanish-language childhood obesity intervention for Latino families in rural Nebraska, via focus group interviews with 26 participants.
Author(s): Thais F. Alves, Natalia Santos, Camila Squarcini, et al.
Citation: Journal of Primary Care & Community Health, 16
Date: 05/2025
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Dietary Factors and BMI Among Preschool-Aged Head Start Children and Home Caregivers in Remote Alaska Native Communities
Examines the relationship between body mass index (BMI) of caregivers and BMI of the preschool children in their home. Utilizes data from a culturally anchored intervention, "Got Neqpiaq?", focused on remote Alaska Native communities in the southwest portion of the state. Discusses the impact of the composition of traditional food, processed food, and produce in a caregiver's diet on a child's diet, as well as the role of holistic family health interventions and cultural foods.
Author(s): Courtney M. Hill, M. J. Paschall, Kathryn R. Koller, et al.
Citation: Journal of Racial and Ethnic Disparities, 13(3), 2039-2048
Date: 04/2025
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Examines the relationship between body mass index (BMI) of caregivers and BMI of the preschool children in their home. Utilizes data from a culturally anchored intervention, "Got Neqpiaq?", focused on remote Alaska Native communities in the southwest portion of the state. Discusses the impact of the composition of traditional food, processed food, and produce in a caregiver's diet on a child's diet, as well as the role of holistic family health interventions and cultural foods.
Author(s): Courtney M. Hill, M. J. Paschall, Kathryn R. Koller, et al.
Citation: Journal of Racial and Ethnic Disparities, 13(3), 2039-2048
Date: 04/2025
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Resilient, Engaged and Connected (REC) Study: Protocol for a Type 2 Cluster-Randomised Trial of the Chicago Parent Program in Prekindergarten in Low-Income Urban and Rural Communities
Provides an overview of a intervention that aims to improve social, emotional, and behavioral (SEB) readiness in pre-kindergarten (PreK) children by supporting and engaging low-income parents. Utilizes a mixed methods study design to examine PreK readiness in rural and urban children in Maryland when implementing an evidence-based SEB parenting program.
Author(s): Deborah Gross, Susan M. Breitenstein, Lieny Jeon, et al.
Citation: BMJ Open, 15(4)
Date: 04/2025
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Provides an overview of a intervention that aims to improve social, emotional, and behavioral (SEB) readiness in pre-kindergarten (PreK) children by supporting and engaging low-income parents. Utilizes a mixed methods study design to examine PreK readiness in rural and urban children in Maryland when implementing an evidence-based SEB parenting program.
Author(s): Deborah Gross, Susan M. Breitenstein, Lieny Jeon, et al.
Citation: BMJ Open, 15(4)
Date: 04/2025
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Supporting Fathers and Families in Rural Communities Recording
A recorded webinar that discusses the experiences of fathers in rural areas. Discusses issues of paternal engagement and well-being and how fathers and families in rural areas can be better supported. Transcript available below description.
Author(s): Tova Walsh, Kenneth Braswell, Geoffrey Brown, Maretta Darnell McDonald, Marcus Williams
Date: 03/2025
Sponsoring organization: Wisconsin Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Board
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A recorded webinar that discusses the experiences of fathers in rural areas. Discusses issues of paternal engagement and well-being and how fathers and families in rural areas can be better supported. Transcript available below description.
Author(s): Tova Walsh, Kenneth Braswell, Geoffrey Brown, Maretta Darnell McDonald, Marcus Williams
Date: 03/2025
Sponsoring organization: Wisconsin Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Board
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Reaching Rural Families with Grab & Go: Ideas for Transforming Summer Meal Programs
A recorded webinar that discusses strategies to implement grab-and-go non-congregate meal service programs in rural areas. Includes recommendations on planning, staffing, distribution models, and lessons learned.
Additional links: Slide Deck
Author(s): Karla Boudreaux Horton, Avary Maunakea, Beth Miller, Robin Hernandez
Date: 03/2025
Sponsoring organization: No Kid Hungry
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A recorded webinar that discusses strategies to implement grab-and-go non-congregate meal service programs in rural areas. Includes recommendations on planning, staffing, distribution models, and lessons learned.
Additional links: Slide Deck
Author(s): Karla Boudreaux Horton, Avary Maunakea, Beth Miller, Robin Hernandez
Date: 03/2025
Sponsoring organization: No Kid Hungry
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Social Network Barriers to Extended-Release Naltrexone Within Rural Appalachia: Perspectives from Justice-Involved Clients and Clinicians
Presents a study on the role of family, friends, and clinicians can play in influencing naltrexone treatment uptake of people with opioid use disorder (POUD) who are incarcerated in Appalachia. Bases findings on interviews with clinicians and breaks down data by sociodemographic characteristics, substance use, and social network composition, among other measures.
Author(s): Amanda M. Bunting, Carrie B. Oser, Marisa Booty, et al.
Citation: Substance Use & Misuse, 60(5), 758-765
Date: 01/2025
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Presents a study on the role of family, friends, and clinicians can play in influencing naltrexone treatment uptake of people with opioid use disorder (POUD) who are incarcerated in Appalachia. Bases findings on interviews with clinicians and breaks down data by sociodemographic characteristics, substance use, and social network composition, among other measures.
Author(s): Amanda M. Bunting, Carrie B. Oser, Marisa Booty, et al.
Citation: Substance Use & Misuse, 60(5), 758-765
Date: 01/2025
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Key Findings from a 2024 Survey of Native American Caregivers: Experiences with Food Access and the Summer Meals Program
Examines food insecurity for families in tribal areas and the use of federal food programs. Analyzes data from the Family Spirit FOOD (Finding Opportunities and Options for Distribution of Nourishing Food for Tribal Communities) Survey to analyze use of congregate and rural non-congregate Summer Meals Programs.
Author(s): S. Vanegas, A. Harris, N. Neault, K. Nelson, A. Barlow
Date: 01/2025
Sponsoring organizations: Center for Indigenous Health, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, No Kid Hungry
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Examines food insecurity for families in tribal areas and the use of federal food programs. Analyzes data from the Family Spirit FOOD (Finding Opportunities and Options for Distribution of Nourishing Food for Tribal Communities) Survey to analyze use of congregate and rural non-congregate Summer Meals Programs.
Author(s): S. Vanegas, A. Harris, N. Neault, K. Nelson, A. Barlow
Date: 01/2025
Sponsoring organizations: Center for Indigenous Health, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, No Kid Hungry
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2025 North Carolina State Health Assessment: A Mid-Cycle Review of HNC 2030
Offers a comprehensive look at the health and well-being of North Carolinians and provides the mid-cycle review of Healthy North Carolina 2030 (HNC 2030). Evaluates progress on statewide health goals, identifies emerging trends, and assesses opportunities to strengthen conditions that influence health. Mentions rural throughout.
Date: 2025
Sponsoring organization: North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
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Offers a comprehensive look at the health and well-being of North Carolinians and provides the mid-cycle review of Healthy North Carolina 2030 (HNC 2030). Evaluates progress on statewide health goals, identifies emerging trends, and assesses opportunities to strengthen conditions that influence health. Mentions rural throughout.
Date: 2025
Sponsoring organization: North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
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