Rural Health
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Do Sex Differences Exist in Rates of Falls and Fractures in Hutterite, Rural, and Nonrural Populations, Aged 20 to 66 Years?
Examines whether sex and rurality differences exist in fall and fracture rates among Hutterites, rural non-Hutterites, and urban non-Hutterites, based on data from the South Dakota Rural Bone Health Study. Includes information on population characteristics by sex and group, covering weight, height, grip strength, activity level, osteoarthritis, falls, and fractures.
Author(s): Lee Weidauer, Teresa Binkley, Tianna Beare, et al.
Citation: Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research, 473(8), 2514-2520
Date: 08/2015
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Examines whether sex and rurality differences exist in fall and fracture rates among Hutterites, rural non-Hutterites, and urban non-Hutterites, based on data from the South Dakota Rural Bone Health Study. Includes information on population characteristics by sex and group, covering weight, height, grip strength, activity level, osteoarthritis, falls, and fractures.
Author(s): Lee Weidauer, Teresa Binkley, Tianna Beare, et al.
Citation: Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research, 473(8), 2514-2520
Date: 08/2015
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Promoting Weight Maintenance among Overweight and Obese Hispanic Children in a Rural Practice
Explores the development of efficient, effective, and feasible behavioral health programs and interventions primary care providers can use to promote weight maintenance in overweight and obese rural Hispanic children. Includes demographic and clinical characteristics.
Author(s): Deborah Parra-Medina, Cynthia Mojica, Yuanyuan Liang, et al.
Citation: Childhood Obesity, 11(4), 355-363
Date: 08/2015
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Explores the development of efficient, effective, and feasible behavioral health programs and interventions primary care providers can use to promote weight maintenance in overweight and obese rural Hispanic children. Includes demographic and clinical characteristics.
Author(s): Deborah Parra-Medina, Cynthia Mojica, Yuanyuan Liang, et al.
Citation: Childhood Obesity, 11(4), 355-363
Date: 08/2015
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Decreased Cancer Mortality-to-Incidence Ratios with Increased Accessibility of Federally Qualified Health Centers
Explores associations between access, for example one or more facilities, to Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) and cancer mortality-to-incidence ratios in every county in the United States using 2006-2010 data from the National Cancer Institute State Cancer Profile. Examines breast, cervical, prostate, and colorectal cancer. Data is broken down by cancer type, rural versus urban, Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA) designation, and race.
Author(s): Swann Arp Adams, Seul Ki Choi, Leepao Khang, et al.
Citation: Journal of Community Health, 40(4), 633-641
Date: 08/2015
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Explores associations between access, for example one or more facilities, to Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) and cancer mortality-to-incidence ratios in every county in the United States using 2006-2010 data from the National Cancer Institute State Cancer Profile. Examines breast, cervical, prostate, and colorectal cancer. Data is broken down by cancer type, rural versus urban, Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA) designation, and race.
Author(s): Swann Arp Adams, Seul Ki Choi, Leepao Khang, et al.
Citation: Journal of Community Health, 40(4), 633-641
Date: 08/2015
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Social Network Diagramming as an Applied Tool for Public Health: Lessons Learned From an HCV Cluster
Reports on a hepatitis C virus (HCV) cluster in rural Wisconsin tracked using social network diagramming, which guided public health officials in directing prevention and testing efforts.
Author(s): Katarina M. Grande, Marisa Stanley, Carrie Redo, et al.
Citation: American Journal of Public Health, 105(8), 1611-1616
Date: 08/2015
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Reports on a hepatitis C virus (HCV) cluster in rural Wisconsin tracked using social network diagramming, which guided public health officials in directing prevention and testing efforts.
Author(s): Katarina M. Grande, Marisa Stanley, Carrie Redo, et al.
Citation: American Journal of Public Health, 105(8), 1611-1616
Date: 08/2015
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Farm Work-Related Asthma Among US Primary Farm Operators
Estimates the prevalence of asthma and the proportion of asthma related to farm work performed by primary farm operators using National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) 2011 Farm and Ranch Safety Survey data.
Author(s): Jacek M. Mazurek, Gretchen E. White, Chad Rodman, Patricia L. Schleiff
Citation: Journal of Agromedicine, 20(1) 31-42
Date: 08/2015
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Estimates the prevalence of asthma and the proportion of asthma related to farm work performed by primary farm operators using National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) 2011 Farm and Ranch Safety Survey data.
Author(s): Jacek M. Mazurek, Gretchen E. White, Chad Rodman, Patricia L. Schleiff
Citation: Journal of Agromedicine, 20(1) 31-42
Date: 08/2015
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Variations in Guideline-Concordant Breast Cancer Adjuvant Therapy in Rural Georgia
Results of a study of 844 women from rural southwest Georgia who were diagnosed with primary, invasive, early-stage breast cancer between 2001 and 2003, and who received guideline-concordant adjuvant therapy within the study region. Features statistics including breakdowns by age, race, marital status, insurance status, socioeconomic status, rural status, and number of comorbid conditions.
Author(s): Gery P. Guy, Joseph Lipscomb, Theresa W. Gillespie, et al.
Citation: Health Services Research, 50(4), 1088-1108
Date: 08/2015
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Results of a study of 844 women from rural southwest Georgia who were diagnosed with primary, invasive, early-stage breast cancer between 2001 and 2003, and who received guideline-concordant adjuvant therapy within the study region. Features statistics including breakdowns by age, race, marital status, insurance status, socioeconomic status, rural status, and number of comorbid conditions.
Author(s): Gery P. Guy, Joseph Lipscomb, Theresa W. Gillespie, et al.
Citation: Health Services Research, 50(4), 1088-1108
Date: 08/2015
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Peer Coaches to Improve Diabetes Outcomes in Rural Alabama: A Cluster Randomized Trial
Discusses the results of a study comparing the effects of peer-coaching intervention that includes brief education versus brief education alone on diabetes patients living in under resourced settings of rural Alabama.
Author(s): Monika M. Safford, Susan Andreae, Andrea L. Cherrington, et al.
Citation: Annals of Family Medicine, 13(Suppl 1), S18–S26
Date: 08/2015
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Discusses the results of a study comparing the effects of peer-coaching intervention that includes brief education versus brief education alone on diabetes patients living in under resourced settings of rural Alabama.
Author(s): Monika M. Safford, Susan Andreae, Andrea L. Cherrington, et al.
Citation: Annals of Family Medicine, 13(Suppl 1), S18–S26
Date: 08/2015
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Contributing Factors to American Indian/ Alaskan Native Elders' Quality of Life
Analyzes reported rates of hearing loss and oral health of American Indians and Alaska Natives over time.
Author(s): Laine Lyons, Melissa Wheeler, Jacqueline S. Gray, et al.
Date: 08/2015
Sponsoring organization: Native American Elder Justice Initiative
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Analyzes reported rates of hearing loss and oral health of American Indians and Alaska Natives over time.
Author(s): Laine Lyons, Melissa Wheeler, Jacqueline S. Gray, et al.
Date: 08/2015
Sponsoring organization: Native American Elder Justice Initiative
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Comparisons of Weight Change, Eating Habits and Physical Activity Between Women in Northern Sweden and Rural New York State - Results from a Longitudinal Study
Reports on a study that compares women living in Northern Sweden and rural New York State on changes in weight over a 10 year period. Identifies and compares the eating habits, physical activities, and vulnerability to the negative effects of unhealthy behaviors for both female population groups.
Author(s): Kristina Lindvall, Paul Jenkins, Melissa Scribani, et al.
Citation: Nutrition Journal, 14, 88
Date: 08/2015
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Reports on a study that compares women living in Northern Sweden and rural New York State on changes in weight over a 10 year period. Identifies and compares the eating habits, physical activities, and vulnerability to the negative effects of unhealthy behaviors for both female population groups.
Author(s): Kristina Lindvall, Paul Jenkins, Melissa Scribani, et al.
Citation: Nutrition Journal, 14, 88
Date: 08/2015
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Prostate Cancer Screening Among American Indians and Alaska Natives: The Health and Retirement Survey, 1996-2008
Examines self-reported screening rates among American Indian/Alaska Native men ages 50-75 at 5 points over a 12-year period, and compares these rates to other men in the same age group. Includes statistics with breakdowns by number of screenings during the duration of the study.
Author(s): R. Turner Goins, Marc B. Schure, Carolyn Noonan, Dedra Buchwald
Citation: Preventing Chronic Disease, 12
Date: 08/2015
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Examines self-reported screening rates among American Indian/Alaska Native men ages 50-75 at 5 points over a 12-year period, and compares these rates to other men in the same age group. Includes statistics with breakdowns by number of screenings during the duration of the study.
Author(s): R. Turner Goins, Marc B. Schure, Carolyn Noonan, Dedra Buchwald
Citation: Preventing Chronic Disease, 12
Date: 08/2015
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