Rural Health
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Factors Associated with Multiple-Death Suicides among Rural US Decedents
Examines themes related to multiple suicides, or suicide confirmed in 2 or more descendants, in rural areas. Utilizes 2013-2021 data from the National Violent Death Reporting System (NVDRS) to analyze suicide deaths in rural areas based on meticulous planning, mutual dependency, unbearable health conditions, and other social factors.
Author(s): Victor A. Soupene, Timothy Hays, Jonathan Davis, J. Priyanka Vakkalanka
Citation: Journal of Rural Health, 41(1)
Date: 02/2025
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Examines themes related to multiple suicides, or suicide confirmed in 2 or more descendants, in rural areas. Utilizes 2013-2021 data from the National Violent Death Reporting System (NVDRS) to analyze suicide deaths in rural areas based on meticulous planning, mutual dependency, unbearable health conditions, and other social factors.
Author(s): Victor A. Soupene, Timothy Hays, Jonathan Davis, J. Priyanka Vakkalanka
Citation: Journal of Rural Health, 41(1)
Date: 02/2025
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A Fast Approach for Analyzing Spatio-Temporal Patterns in Ischemic Heart Disease Mortality Across US Counties (1999–2021)
Examines spatio-temporal patterns and county-level trends of ischemic heart disease (IHD) mortality in the United States from 1999 to 2021. Includes county-level U.S. maps presenting IHD trends as well as discussion of geographic and rural versus urban IHD disparities.
Author(s): A. Urdangarin, T. Goicoa, P. Congdon, M.D. Ugarte
Citation: Spatial and Spatio-Temporal Epidemiology, 52, 100700
Date: 02/2025
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Examines spatio-temporal patterns and county-level trends of ischemic heart disease (IHD) mortality in the United States from 1999 to 2021. Includes county-level U.S. maps presenting IHD trends as well as discussion of geographic and rural versus urban IHD disparities.
Author(s): A. Urdangarin, T. Goicoa, P. Congdon, M.D. Ugarte
Citation: Spatial and Spatio-Temporal Epidemiology, 52, 100700
Date: 02/2025
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Notes from the Field: Seroprevalence of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A(H5) Virus Infections Among Bovine Veterinary Practitioners — United States, September 2024
Presents findings from testing 150 bovine veterinary practitioners for highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) A(H5) virus infection. Discusses the utility of seroprevalence assessments of recent HPAI A(H5) infection among practitioners at increased risk for exposure.
Author(s): Jerome Leonard, Elizabeth J. Harker, Christine M. Szablewski, et al.
Citation: MMWR (Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report), 74(4), 50-52
Date: 02/2025
Sponsoring organization: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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Presents findings from testing 150 bovine veterinary practitioners for highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) A(H5) virus infection. Discusses the utility of seroprevalence assessments of recent HPAI A(H5) infection among practitioners at increased risk for exposure.
Author(s): Jerome Leonard, Elizabeth J. Harker, Christine M. Szablewski, et al.
Citation: MMWR (Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report), 74(4), 50-52
Date: 02/2025
Sponsoring organization: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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An Ecological Study of COVID-19 Outcomes among Florida Counties
Examines variations in COVID-19 case rate, mortality rate, and case fatality rate (CFR) across Florida counties. Provides county-level data as well as rural versus urban comparisons of COVID-19 impacts during pandemic waves.
Author(s): Sobur Ali, Taj Azarian
Citation: BMC Public Health, 25, 579
Date: 02/2025
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Examines variations in COVID-19 case rate, mortality rate, and case fatality rate (CFR) across Florida counties. Provides county-level data as well as rural versus urban comparisons of COVID-19 impacts during pandemic waves.
Author(s): Sobur Ali, Taj Azarian
Citation: BMC Public Health, 25, 579
Date: 02/2025
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Peer-Assisted Telemedicine Hepatitis-C Treatment for People Who Use Drugs in Rural Communities: A Mixed Methods Study
Examines the Oregon HOPE TeleHCV study, which provided peer-facilitated telemedicine hepatitis C virus (HCV) treatment for people who use drugs (PWUD) in rural Oregon. Utilizes survey and interview data provided by patients and clinicians to identify effective strategies for building trust and reducing barriers to treatment at the systems, clinical, and peer levels.
Author(s): Kim Hoffman, Gillian Leichtling, Sarah Shin, et al.
Citation: Addiction Science & Clinical Practice, 20, 10
Date: 02/2025
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Examines the Oregon HOPE TeleHCV study, which provided peer-facilitated telemedicine hepatitis C virus (HCV) treatment for people who use drugs (PWUD) in rural Oregon. Utilizes survey and interview data provided by patients and clinicians to identify effective strategies for building trust and reducing barriers to treatment at the systems, clinical, and peer levels.
Author(s): Kim Hoffman, Gillian Leichtling, Sarah Shin, et al.
Citation: Addiction Science & Clinical Practice, 20, 10
Date: 02/2025
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Impact of Rural School-Based Health Centers on Asthma Management
Examines preventive asthma care for rural students who have access to school-based health centers (SBHCs). Analyzes SBHCs in upstate New York and healthcare encounters related to asthma. Discusses disparities in asthma care for rural students who have access to an SBHC versus those who do not.
Author(s): Wendy M. Brunner, Zhuang Han, Sharon Tennyson, et al.
Citation: The Journal of Pediatrics, 277, 114385
Date: 02/2025
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Examines preventive asthma care for rural students who have access to school-based health centers (SBHCs). Analyzes SBHCs in upstate New York and healthcare encounters related to asthma. Discusses disparities in asthma care for rural students who have access to an SBHC versus those who do not.
Author(s): Wendy M. Brunner, Zhuang Han, Sharon Tennyson, et al.
Citation: The Journal of Pediatrics, 277, 114385
Date: 02/2025
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Snapshot of Rural Health in Colorado, 2025
Provides an overview of rural health in Colorado. Includes data and statistics on a variety of indicators, such as education, poverty, rural economy, healthcare coverage and access, rural health information technology, behavioral health, oral health, emergency medical services (EMS) and workforce shortages. Includes five regional snapshots from around the state that are free to download with name and organization affiliation.
Additional links: 2025 Regional Snapshots of Rural Health
Date: 02/2025
Sponsoring organization: Colorado Rural Health Center
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Provides an overview of rural health in Colorado. Includes data and statistics on a variety of indicators, such as education, poverty, rural economy, healthcare coverage and access, rural health information technology, behavioral health, oral health, emergency medical services (EMS) and workforce shortages. Includes five regional snapshots from around the state that are free to download with name and organization affiliation.
Additional links: 2025 Regional Snapshots of Rural Health
Date: 02/2025
Sponsoring organization: Colorado Rural Health Center
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"We Don't Get That Information Right Back to Us Unless It's a Full-Blown Cancer": Challenges Coordinating Lung Cancer Screening Across Healthcare Systems
Discusses how lung cancer screening (LCS) is coordinated across veteran affairs (VA) and non-VA healthcare systems. Analyzes 6 VA medical centers with LCS programs and provides feedback from semi-structured interviews with related LCS program and healthcare professionals. Discusses challenges with LCS coordination across the care continuum, with commentary specific to rural veterans.
Author(s): Rendelle E. Bolton, Eduardo R. Núñez, Jacqueline Boudreau, et al.
Citation: Health Services Research, 60(1)
Date: 02/2025
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Discusses how lung cancer screening (LCS) is coordinated across veteran affairs (VA) and non-VA healthcare systems. Analyzes 6 VA medical centers with LCS programs and provides feedback from semi-structured interviews with related LCS program and healthcare professionals. Discusses challenges with LCS coordination across the care continuum, with commentary specific to rural veterans.
Author(s): Rendelle E. Bolton, Eduardo R. Núñez, Jacqueline Boudreau, et al.
Citation: Health Services Research, 60(1)
Date: 02/2025
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Perinatal Mental Health in Maine
Offers data from various sources, including reviews of pregnancy-associated deaths, to help health professionals, policymakers, and the public understand the current status of perinatal mental health in Maine. Includes a section on mental health needs in rural areas and a county-level map with shadings showing numbers of mental health providers per 10,000 population.
Date: 01/2025
Sponsoring organization: Maine Department of Health and Human Services
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Offers data from various sources, including reviews of pregnancy-associated deaths, to help health professionals, policymakers, and the public understand the current status of perinatal mental health in Maine. Includes a section on mental health needs in rural areas and a county-level map with shadings showing numbers of mental health providers per 10,000 population.
Date: 01/2025
Sponsoring organization: Maine Department of Health and Human Services
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Carcinogenic Air Pollutants and Breast Cancer Risk in the Arkansas Rural Community Health Study: A Nested Case-Control Study
Examines associations between hazardous air pollutants (HAPs) and breast cancer incidence among rural Arkansas women, utilizing National Air Toxics Assessment and Arkansas Rural Community Health study data. Analyzes breast cancer incidence and exposure to individual pollutants, pollutant mix, and family history of breast cancer.
Author(s): Edgar T. Ellis, Sean G. Young, Rachel Carroll, et al.
Citation: Environmental Pollution, 368, 125709
Date: 01/2025
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Examines associations between hazardous air pollutants (HAPs) and breast cancer incidence among rural Arkansas women, utilizing National Air Toxics Assessment and Arkansas Rural Community Health study data. Analyzes breast cancer incidence and exposure to individual pollutants, pollutant mix, and family history of breast cancer.
Author(s): Edgar T. Ellis, Sean G. Young, Rachel Carroll, et al.
Citation: Environmental Pollution, 368, 125709
Date: 01/2025
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