Rural Health
Resources by Topic: Health conditions
Talking about Hepatitis C: FAQs from Young Adults who Inject Drugs
Highlights some common questions posed by rural young adults at high risk of hepatitis C (HCV) infection due to injectable drug use. Breaks down demographic data by sex and education among other measures.
Author(s): Lauren L. Knight, Katherine Wagner, Yuridia Leyva, et al.
Citation: Health Promotion Practice, 19(6), 815-822
Date: 11/2018
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Highlights some common questions posed by rural young adults at high risk of hepatitis C (HCV) infection due to injectable drug use. Breaks down demographic data by sex and education among other measures.
Author(s): Lauren L. Knight, Katherine Wagner, Yuridia Leyva, et al.
Citation: Health Promotion Practice, 19(6), 815-822
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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Feasibility of Synchronous Online Focus Groups of Rural Breast Cancer Survivors on Web-based Distress Self-Management
Details a study on a web-based post-diagnosis focus group for women with breast cancer. Bases findings on the perceptions of cancer survivors on the effectiveness of the focus group. Features the perceptions of 23 cancer survivors living in rural Nebraska.
Author(s): Robin M. Lally, Christine Eisenhauer, Sydney Buckland, Kevin Kupzyk
Citation: Oncology Nursing Forum, 45(6), E111-E124
Date: 11/2018
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Details a study on a web-based post-diagnosis focus group for women with breast cancer. Bases findings on the perceptions of cancer survivors on the effectiveness of the focus group. Features the perceptions of 23 cancer survivors living in rural Nebraska.
Author(s): Robin M. Lally, Christine Eisenhauer, Sydney Buckland, Kevin Kupzyk
Citation: Oncology Nursing Forum, 45(6), E111-E124
Date: 11/2018
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HIV Surveillance Report: Diagnoses of HIV Infection in the United States and Dependent Areas, 2017
Details the rates of HIV infection nationally, with breakdowns by age, geographical region, metropolitan statistical area of residence, and many other categories. Highlights infection rates for tribal populations, among other groups.
Date: 11/2018
Sponsoring organization: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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Details the rates of HIV infection nationally, with breakdowns by age, geographical region, metropolitan statistical area of residence, and many other categories. Highlights infection rates for tribal populations, among other groups.
Date: 11/2018
Sponsoring organization: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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A Large HCV Transmission Network Enabled a Fast-growing HIV Outbreak in Rural Indiana, 2015
Highlights a study of the co-infection of hepatitis C among HIV patients who inject opioids in rural Indiana. Details the age, race, and county of residence, as well as several risk factors of the patients.
Author(s): Sumathi Ramachandran, Hong Thai, Joseph C. Forbi, et al.
Citation: EBioMedicine, 37, 374-381
Date: 11/2018
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Highlights a study of the co-infection of hepatitis C among HIV patients who inject opioids in rural Indiana. Details the age, race, and county of residence, as well as several risk factors of the patients.
Author(s): Sumathi Ramachandran, Hong Thai, Joseph C. Forbi, et al.
Citation: EBioMedicine, 37, 374-381
Date: 11/2018
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Motivators, Barriers, and Facilitators to Traveling to the Safest Hospitals in the United States for Complex Cancer Surgery
Results of a nationally representative survey conducted in January 2018, in which 1,016 adults were asked what factors they would consider when deciding whether to seek cancer treatment at their local hospital or at a specialized facility an hour or more away from their home. Table 1 features demographic information including breakdowns by metropolitan or nonmetropolitan residence.
Author(s): Benjamin J. Resio, Alexander S. Chiu, Jessica R. Hoag, et al.
Citation: JAMA Network Open, 1(7)
Date: 11/2018
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Results of a nationally representative survey conducted in January 2018, in which 1,016 adults were asked what factors they would consider when deciding whether to seek cancer treatment at their local hospital or at a specialized facility an hour or more away from their home. Table 1 features demographic information including breakdowns by metropolitan or nonmetropolitan residence.
Author(s): Benjamin J. Resio, Alexander S. Chiu, Jessica R. Hoag, et al.
Citation: JAMA Network Open, 1(7)
Date: 11/2018
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Factors Influencing Patient Adherence with Diabetic Eye Screening in Rural Communities: A Qualitative Study
Reports on a study in rural Wisconsin to understand the circumstances affecting diabetic patients' adherence to yearly eye screening in order to design effective interventions and increase screenings in rural health settings.
Author(s): Yao Liu, Nicholas J. Zupan, Olayinka O. Shiyanbola, et al.
Citation: PLoS One, 13(11)
Date: 11/2018
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Reports on a study in rural Wisconsin to understand the circumstances affecting diabetic patients' adherence to yearly eye screening in order to design effective interventions and increase screenings in rural health settings.
Author(s): Yao Liu, Nicholas J. Zupan, Olayinka O. Shiyanbola, et al.
Citation: PLoS One, 13(11)
Date: 11/2018
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Impact of Physical Activity and Sleep Quality on Quality of Life of Rural Residents With and Without a History of Cancer: Findings of the Day and Night Study
Reports on a cross-sectional study comparing the physical activity, sleep quality, and physical and mental health of cancer survivors with cancer-free individuals in medically underserved areas of rural Virginia. Evaluates the relationship between sleep quality, average sleep time, and self-reported outdoor activity with predicted mental health and quality of life. The Harvard Food Frequency Questionnaire, Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), and RAND 36-Item Health Survey were used to collect data on dietary intake, sleep quality, and physical activity.
Author(s): Carlin Rafie, Yi Ning, Aiping Wang, Xiang Gao, Robert Houlihan
Citation: Cancer Management and Research, 2018(10), 5525–5535
Date: 11/2018
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Reports on a cross-sectional study comparing the physical activity, sleep quality, and physical and mental health of cancer survivors with cancer-free individuals in medically underserved areas of rural Virginia. Evaluates the relationship between sleep quality, average sleep time, and self-reported outdoor activity with predicted mental health and quality of life. The Harvard Food Frequency Questionnaire, Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), and RAND 36-Item Health Survey were used to collect data on dietary intake, sleep quality, and physical activity.
Author(s): Carlin Rafie, Yi Ning, Aiping Wang, Xiang Gao, Robert Houlihan
Citation: Cancer Management and Research, 2018(10), 5525–5535
Date: 11/2018
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American Indian & Alaska Native Health Inequities Compared to Non-Hispanic Whites
Provides an infographic highlighting health disparities for American Indian and Alaska Native children and adults. Covers obesity, depression, diabetes, and more.
Date: 11/2018
Sponsoring organization: Families USA
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Provides an infographic highlighting health disparities for American Indian and Alaska Native children and adults. Covers obesity, depression, diabetes, and more.
Date: 11/2018
Sponsoring organization: Families USA
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Health Disparities Among American Indians/Alaska Natives — Arizona, 2017
Reports on sociodemographic characteristics, healthcare access, health behaviors, health status, and chronic conditions among Arizona adults, with data for American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN), White, and other adults. Discusses the need for culturally tailored public health approaches to address AI/AN health disparities.
Author(s): Monique Adakai, Michelle Sandoval-Rosario, Fang Xu, et al.
Citation: MMWR (Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report), 67(47), 1314-1318
Date: 11/2018
Sponsoring organization: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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Reports on sociodemographic characteristics, healthcare access, health behaviors, health status, and chronic conditions among Arizona adults, with data for American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN), White, and other adults. Discusses the need for culturally tailored public health approaches to address AI/AN health disparities.
Author(s): Monique Adakai, Michelle Sandoval-Rosario, Fang Xu, et al.
Citation: MMWR (Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report), 67(47), 1314-1318
Date: 11/2018
Sponsoring organization: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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