Rural Health
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Rural and Urban Hospital Differences in Inpatient Stays Involving Sepsis, 2019 and 2021
Explores inpatient hospital stays related to sepsis using the 2019 and 2021 State Inpatient Databases (SID) for 47 States and the District of Columbia. Presents data on the percentage of stays related to sepsis, lengths of stay, costs of stay, and outcomes for sepsis stays for over 4,200 community hospitals. Compares data for rural and urban hospitals by ownership, bed size, teaching hospital status, and safety net designation.
Author(s): Joanna Jiang, Lan Liang, Meghana Chandra, Sai Loganathan
Date: 08/2024
Sponsoring organization: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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Explores inpatient hospital stays related to sepsis using the 2019 and 2021 State Inpatient Databases (SID) for 47 States and the District of Columbia. Presents data on the percentage of stays related to sepsis, lengths of stay, costs of stay, and outcomes for sepsis stays for over 4,200 community hospitals. Compares data for rural and urban hospitals by ownership, bed size, teaching hospital status, and safety net designation.
Author(s): Joanna Jiang, Lan Liang, Meghana Chandra, Sai Loganathan
Date: 08/2024
Sponsoring organization: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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2024 Public Health Actions to Reduce the Burden of Asthma: Influenza and COVID-19 Vaccination Uptake Among People with Asthma
Analyzes barriers to influenza and COVID-19 vaccination in people with asthma. Utilizes 2022 survey data from 350 people with asthma to provide asthma and vaccination status with breakdowns according to sociodemographic variables, including urban, rural, or suburban location.
Author(s): Hannah Jaffee, Sanaz Eftekhari, Melanie Carver
Citation: Preventing Chronic Disease, 21
Date: 08/2024
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Analyzes barriers to influenza and COVID-19 vaccination in people with asthma. Utilizes 2022 survey data from 350 people with asthma to provide asthma and vaccination status with breakdowns according to sociodemographic variables, including urban, rural, or suburban location.
Author(s): Hannah Jaffee, Sanaz Eftekhari, Melanie Carver
Citation: Preventing Chronic Disease, 21
Date: 08/2024
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Notes from the Field: Prevalence of Previous Dengue Virus Infection Among Children and Adolescents Aged 7–16 Years — American Samoa, September–October 2023
Results of a serosurvey of 887 students in American Samoa who were tested for dengue immunoglobulin G. Information on prevalence of previous dengue virus infection among school-age children and adolescents was needed to guide decisions on dengue vaccine implementation.
Author(s): Sandra Kiplagat, Noelle Tavale, Adam Konrote, et al.
Citation: MMWR (Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report), 73(31), 686-688
Date: 08/2024
Sponsoring organization: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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Results of a serosurvey of 887 students in American Samoa who were tested for dengue immunoglobulin G. Information on prevalence of previous dengue virus infection among school-age children and adolescents was needed to guide decisions on dengue vaccine implementation.
Author(s): Sandra Kiplagat, Noelle Tavale, Adam Konrote, et al.
Citation: MMWR (Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report), 73(31), 686-688
Date: 08/2024
Sponsoring organization: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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Advocate-BREAST: Advocates and Patients' Advice to Enhance Breast Cancer Care Delivery, Patient Experience and Patient Centered Research by 2025
Examines breast cancer (BC) survivor experiences with BC care delivery, education, and support received. Analyzes 2,437 responses from a 2021 survey of patients in the Mayo Clinic Breast Disease Registry, with data breakdowns of respective patient perspectives, concerns, and symptoms by sociodemographic variables, including rural versus urban location.
Author(s): Ciara C. O'Sullivan, Nicole L. Larson, Robert A. Vierkant, et al.
Citation: Archives of Public Health, 82, 119
Date: 08/2024
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Examines breast cancer (BC) survivor experiences with BC care delivery, education, and support received. Analyzes 2,437 responses from a 2021 survey of patients in the Mayo Clinic Breast Disease Registry, with data breakdowns of respective patient perspectives, concerns, and symptoms by sociodemographic variables, including rural versus urban location.
Author(s): Ciara C. O'Sullivan, Nicole L. Larson, Robert A. Vierkant, et al.
Citation: Archives of Public Health, 82, 119
Date: 08/2024
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Demographic and Geographic Distribution of Diabetes and Pre-Diabetes Risk in Rural Settings: Results from a Cross-Sectional, Countywide Rural Health Survey in Sullivan County, New York
Examines the prevalence of diabetes and pre-diabetes in a rural New York county with high rates of chronic disease, utilizing data from a mailed survey. Provides data on demographic factors associated with diabetes prevalence, including race and ethnicity, and analyzes geographic clustering of diabetes.
Author(s): David C Lee, Leah Ross, Carolina Quintero Arias, et al.
Citation: BMJ Open, 14(8), e080831
Date: 08/2024
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Examines the prevalence of diabetes and pre-diabetes in a rural New York county with high rates of chronic disease, utilizing data from a mailed survey. Provides data on demographic factors associated with diabetes prevalence, including race and ethnicity, and analyzes geographic clustering of diabetes.
Author(s): David C Lee, Leah Ross, Carolina Quintero Arias, et al.
Citation: BMJ Open, 14(8), e080831
Date: 08/2024
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Palliative Care for Patients with Heart Failure and Family Caregivers in Rural Appalachia: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Evaluates FamPALcare, a telephone coaching intervention for family caregivers who provide palliative care to patients with heart failure (HF) in rural Appalachia. Provides data on patients' HF-related physical health and depression/anxiety, caregivers' caregiving burden and depression/anxiety, and intervention helpfulness at 3 and 6 months.
Author(s): Ubolrat Piamjariyakul, Angel Smothers, Kesheng Wang, et al.
Citation: BMC Palliative Care, 23, 199
Date: 08/2024
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Evaluates FamPALcare, a telephone coaching intervention for family caregivers who provide palliative care to patients with heart failure (HF) in rural Appalachia. Provides data on patients' HF-related physical health and depression/anxiety, caregivers' caregiving burden and depression/anxiety, and intervention helpfulness at 3 and 6 months.
Author(s): Ubolrat Piamjariyakul, Angel Smothers, Kesheng Wang, et al.
Citation: BMC Palliative Care, 23, 199
Date: 08/2024
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Home Environment Factors Associated with Child BMI Changes During COVID-19 Pandemic
Examines the relationship between childhood obesity and home environments during the COVID-19 pandemic. Observes body mass index (BMI) records and Family Nutrition and Physical Activity (FNPA) screenings from a predominantly rural health system in Pennsylvania.
Author(s): Carolyn F. McCabe, G. Craig Wood, Gregory J. Welk, et al.
Citation: International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, 21, 84
Date: 08/2024
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Examines the relationship between childhood obesity and home environments during the COVID-19 pandemic. Observes body mass index (BMI) records and Family Nutrition and Physical Activity (FNPA) screenings from a predominantly rural health system in Pennsylvania.
Author(s): Carolyn F. McCabe, G. Craig Wood, Gregory J. Welk, et al.
Citation: International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, 21, 84
Date: 08/2024
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The Effect of Proximity to Grocery Stores and the Pandemic on Parents' and Youths' Perceptions of Eating Habits in Predominately African American Rural Communities
Surveyed 203 youth and parents to determine the impact of grocery store access on eating habits, health, and exercise habits in 3 African American rural communities. Compares results between parents with and without grocery store access as well as between parents and youth. Discusses the impact of COVID-19 on eating habits and exercise.
Author(s): Amanda Williams, Sharlene D. Newman
Citation: Frontiers in Nutrition, 11
Date: 08/2024
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Surveyed 203 youth and parents to determine the impact of grocery store access on eating habits, health, and exercise habits in 3 African American rural communities. Compares results between parents with and without grocery store access as well as between parents and youth. Discusses the impact of COVID-19 on eating habits and exercise.
Author(s): Amanda Williams, Sharlene D. Newman
Citation: Frontiers in Nutrition, 11
Date: 08/2024
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The 2021–2022 Study of Family and Staff Experiences in American Indian and Alaska Native Head Start FACES Programs: Fall 2021 Data Tables and Study Design
Analyzes 18 Region XI programs and reported data from American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) Head Start children, parents, and teachers. Provides information on issues such as children's home environments, social-emotional learning skills, disabilities and physical health, and teacher and child characteristics.
Author(s): Myley Laurent, Tatiana Santiago, Katie Gonzalez, et al.
Date: 07/2024
Sponsoring organization: Administration for Children and Families
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Analyzes 18 Region XI programs and reported data from American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) Head Start children, parents, and teachers. Provides information on issues such as children's home environments, social-emotional learning skills, disabilities and physical health, and teacher and child characteristics.
Author(s): Myley Laurent, Tatiana Santiago, Katie Gonzalez, et al.
Date: 07/2024
Sponsoring organization: Administration for Children and Families
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Clinical Outcomes of Rural Patients with Diabetes Treated by ECHO-Trained Providers Versus an Academic Medical Center
Evaluates the effectiveness of Project ECHO trained rural primary care provider team treating diabetes compared to specialists at an academic medical center by measuring cardiorenal risk factor changes. Discusses implications of study findings for rural and other underserved populations with diabetes.
Author(s): Matthew F. Bouchonville, Larissa Myaskovsky, Yuridia L. Leyva, et al.
Citation: Journal of General Internal Medicine, 39, 298-2986
Date: 07/2024
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Evaluates the effectiveness of Project ECHO trained rural primary care provider team treating diabetes compared to specialists at an academic medical center by measuring cardiorenal risk factor changes. Discusses implications of study findings for rural and other underserved populations with diabetes.
Author(s): Matthew F. Bouchonville, Larissa Myaskovsky, Yuridia L. Leyva, et al.
Citation: Journal of General Internal Medicine, 39, 298-2986
Date: 07/2024
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