Rural Health
Resources by Topic: Health conditions
North Carolina Office of Rural Health Key Performance Measures Reported by Program
Offers statistics for performance measures or output for fiscal year 2024. Features breakdowns including total patient encounters and telemedicine encounters; statistics on controlled diabetes, hypertension, and early pre-natal care; and screening for tobacco use, depression, and obesity.
Date: 06/2024
Sponsoring organization: North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
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Offers statistics for performance measures or output for fiscal year 2024. Features breakdowns including total patient encounters and telemedicine encounters; statistics on controlled diabetes, hypertension, and early pre-natal care; and screening for tobacco use, depression, and obesity.
Date: 06/2024
Sponsoring organization: North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
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Higher Risk of Melanoma-Related Deaths for Patients Residing in Rural Counties: A Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results Program Study
Analyzes the persistence of the rural mortality penalty (RMP) related to melanoma cancer. Utilizes 2000-2019 SEER Research-Plus-17-Registry data to examine disease characteristics, incidence, and mortality rates, with breakdowns by demographics, income, and rural versus urban location.
Author(s): Sarah Kooper-Johnson, Viknesh Kasthuri, Alexander Homer, Bichchau Michelle Nguyen
Citation: Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 90(6), 1257-1258
Date: 06/2024
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Analyzes the persistence of the rural mortality penalty (RMP) related to melanoma cancer. Utilizes 2000-2019 SEER Research-Plus-17-Registry data to examine disease characteristics, incidence, and mortality rates, with breakdowns by demographics, income, and rural versus urban location.
Author(s): Sarah Kooper-Johnson, Viknesh Kasthuri, Alexander Homer, Bichchau Michelle Nguyen
Citation: Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 90(6), 1257-1258
Date: 06/2024
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Effectiveness of Trained Community Lay Workers on Glycemic Control, Knowledge, and Self-Efficacy Among Agricultural Workers with Diabetes in the Texas Panhandle
Describes a 2 phase study that created a diabetes coaching program and evaluated implementation among agricultural workers with diabetes in the Texas panhandle. Evaluated patient A1C levels and diabetes knowledge to determine the effectiveness of using community health workers to improve diabetes outcomes. Discusses the importance of culturally relevant content and addressing systemic barriers to healthcare access.
Author(s): Anabel Rodriguez, Lus Chavez, Teresa Wagner, Carol Howe
Citation: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health, 26, 841-849
Date: 05/2024
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Describes a 2 phase study that created a diabetes coaching program and evaluated implementation among agricultural workers with diabetes in the Texas panhandle. Evaluated patient A1C levels and diabetes knowledge to determine the effectiveness of using community health workers to improve diabetes outcomes. Discusses the importance of culturally relevant content and addressing systemic barriers to healthcare access.
Author(s): Anabel Rodriguez, Lus Chavez, Teresa Wagner, Carol Howe
Citation: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health, 26, 841-849
Date: 05/2024
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Comparison of the Characteristics of the Population Eligible for Lung Cancer Screening under 2013 and Population Newly Eligible under 2021 US Preventive Services Task Force Recommendations
Compares eligibility for lung cancer screening under 2013 and 2021 recommendations issued by the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF). Analyzes effects on population groups, utilizing 2017-2020 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) data. See Table 3 for data on rural and urban populations.
Author(s): Nicholas Yell, Jan M. Eberth, Anthony J. Alberg, et al.
Citation: Cancer Causes & Control, 35, 1233-1243
Date: 05/2024
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Compares eligibility for lung cancer screening under 2013 and 2021 recommendations issued by the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF). Analyzes effects on population groups, utilizing 2017-2020 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) data. See Table 3 for data on rural and urban populations.
Author(s): Nicholas Yell, Jan M. Eberth, Anthony J. Alberg, et al.
Citation: Cancer Causes & Control, 35, 1233-1243
Date: 05/2024
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Nursing Home Closures Did Not Increase in 2020 and 2021, Despite Financial Challenges Caused by the COVID-19 Pandemic
Provides an overview of the financial challenges and closures experienced by nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic. Analyzes 2011-2021 data from 16,361 nursing homes, with breakdowns according to number of closures, staff shortages, COVID-19 infections, vaccination rates, closures by state and rural versus urban location, and more.
Author(s): Micah Segelman, Kristie A. Porter, Kelly Hughes, et al.
Date: 05/2024
Sponsoring organization: HHS Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation
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Provides an overview of the financial challenges and closures experienced by nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic. Analyzes 2011-2021 data from 16,361 nursing homes, with breakdowns according to number of closures, staff shortages, COVID-19 infections, vaccination rates, closures by state and rural versus urban location, and more.
Author(s): Micah Segelman, Kristie A. Porter, Kelly Hughes, et al.
Date: 05/2024
Sponsoring organization: HHS Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation
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Feeding MI Families: Michigan Families' Lived Experience of Food Access and Food Assistance
Reports on food insecurity for Michigan families including federal assistance programs, COVID related impacts, charitable and social programs, and the experiences of Hispanic, Upper Peninsula, and disabled residents. Includes recommendations for assistance programs. Discusses rural throughout, including rural and urban comparisons.
Date: 05/2024
Sponsoring organizations: Feeding MI Families, Michigan Farm Bureau, W.K. Kellogg Foundation
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Reports on food insecurity for Michigan families including federal assistance programs, COVID related impacts, charitable and social programs, and the experiences of Hispanic, Upper Peninsula, and disabled residents. Includes recommendations for assistance programs. Discusses rural throughout, including rural and urban comparisons.
Date: 05/2024
Sponsoring organizations: Feeding MI Families, Michigan Farm Bureau, W.K. Kellogg Foundation
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Association of Uninsured Status and Rurality with Risk of Financial Toxicity after Pediatric Trauma
Analyzes the risk of financial toxicity associated with pediatric traumatic injury for rural versus urban families. Utilizes 2016-2019 National Inpatient Sample patient data. Includes data on financial toxicity associated with uninsured status, rural versus urban insurance type, and rural versus urban demographic, clinical, and hospital characteristics.
Author(s): Amulya Vadlakonda, Nam Yong Cho, Nikhil Chervu, et al.
Citation: Surgery, 176(2), 455-461
Date: 05/2024
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Analyzes the risk of financial toxicity associated with pediatric traumatic injury for rural versus urban families. Utilizes 2016-2019 National Inpatient Sample patient data. Includes data on financial toxicity associated with uninsured status, rural versus urban insurance type, and rural versus urban demographic, clinical, and hospital characteristics.
Author(s): Amulya Vadlakonda, Nam Yong Cho, Nikhil Chervu, et al.
Citation: Surgery, 176(2), 455-461
Date: 05/2024
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Findings from the Quality of and Access to Health Care Supplement of the National Agricultural Workers Survey (NAWS) 2019–2020
Uses interviews with 2,172 crop farmworkers and their families to report on healthcare access, utilization, and insurance by various demographic, geographic, and citizenship factors.
Author(s): Wenson Fung, Amanda Gold, Jackie Copfer, Emily Finchum-Mason, Daniel Carroll
Date: 05/2024
Sponsoring organization: U.S. Department of Labor
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Uses interviews with 2,172 crop farmworkers and their families to report on healthcare access, utilization, and insurance by various demographic, geographic, and citizenship factors.
Author(s): Wenson Fung, Amanda Gold, Jackie Copfer, Emily Finchum-Mason, Daniel Carroll
Date: 05/2024
Sponsoring organization: U.S. Department of Labor
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A Comparison Between Farm-Related Stress, Mental Health, and Social Support Between Men and Women Farmers
Highlights a study on the differences in farm-related stress, mental health, and social support for men and women farmers. Discusses the survey-based screening of farmers in Illinois for mental health conditions of men and women farmers and compares rates to each other and to the general population.
Author(s): Josie M. Rudolphi, Courtney Cuthbertson, Amandeep Kaur, Jesus Sarol
Citation: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 21(6), 684
Date: 05/2024
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Highlights a study on the differences in farm-related stress, mental health, and social support for men and women farmers. Discusses the survey-based screening of farmers in Illinois for mental health conditions of men and women farmers and compares rates to each other and to the general population.
Author(s): Josie M. Rudolphi, Courtney Cuthbertson, Amandeep Kaur, Jesus Sarol
Citation: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 21(6), 684
Date: 05/2024
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Implementing a Mobile HPV Vaccination Program in South Carolina
Provides an overview of a mobile HPV vaccination outreach and engagement program focused on improving childhood vaccination in underserved communities in South Carolina. Provides data on vaccines administered, participant demographics, and program partnerships.
Date: 05/2024
Sponsoring organization: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
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Provides an overview of a mobile HPV vaccination outreach and engagement program focused on improving childhood vaccination in underserved communities in South Carolina. Provides data on vaccines administered, participant demographics, and program partnerships.
Date: 05/2024
Sponsoring organization: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
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