Rural Health
Resources by Topic: Health literacy
The Active Patient Role and Asthma Outcomes in an Underserved Rural Community
Examines a study measuring outcomes of asthma patients in 11 rural counties in north central Wisconsin. Compares results from participants deemed active patients - who possess the knowledge, skills, and confidence to manage their condition - and those who were not.
Author(s): Henry N. Young, Tonja L. Larson, Elizabeth D. Cox, et al.
Citation: Journal of Rural Health, 30(2), 121-127
Date: 04/2014
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Examines a study measuring outcomes of asthma patients in 11 rural counties in north central Wisconsin. Compares results from participants deemed active patients - who possess the knowledge, skills, and confidence to manage their condition - and those who were not.
Author(s): Henry N. Young, Tonja L. Larson, Elizabeth D. Cox, et al.
Citation: Journal of Rural Health, 30(2), 121-127
Date: 04/2014
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Maternal Health Literacy Progression Among Rural Perinatal Women
Reports on a study of the progression of maternal health literacy in low-income women who received home visits from Registered Nurse Case Managers (RNCMs) in rural Georgia. Breaks down data by participant demographics, level of prenatal and postpartum depression scores, and birth outcomes.
Author(s): Sandra C. Mobley, Suzanne Dixson Thomas, Donald E. Sutherland, et al.
Citation: Maternal and Child Health Journal, 18(8), 1881-1892
Date: 01/2014
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Reports on a study of the progression of maternal health literacy in low-income women who received home visits from Registered Nurse Case Managers (RNCMs) in rural Georgia. Breaks down data by participant demographics, level of prenatal and postpartum depression scores, and birth outcomes.
Author(s): Sandra C. Mobley, Suzanne Dixson Thomas, Donald E. Sutherland, et al.
Citation: Maternal and Child Health Journal, 18(8), 1881-1892
Date: 01/2014
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Oregon Indigenous Farmworkers: Results of Promotor Intervention on Pesticide Knowledge and Organophosphate Metabolite Levels
Highlights a study on changes in health knowledge relating to pesticides of indigenous farmworkers in Oregon. Details the results of participants' pesticide knowledge from pre/post-intervention questionnaires and biological testing.
Author(s): Linda McCauley, Jennifer D. Runkle, Julie Samples, et al.
Citation: Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, 55(10), 1164-1170
Date: 10/2013
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Highlights a study on changes in health knowledge relating to pesticides of indigenous farmworkers in Oregon. Details the results of participants' pesticide knowledge from pre/post-intervention questionnaires and biological testing.
Author(s): Linda McCauley, Jennifer D. Runkle, Julie Samples, et al.
Citation: Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, 55(10), 1164-1170
Date: 10/2013
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Health Literacy and Urbanicity Among Cancer Patients
Describes a study of correlations between levels of health literacy and urbanicity based on a cross-sectional survey of cancer patients in Wisconsin. Compares data from rural and urban populations and controls for socioeconomic status.
Author(s): Julie Halverson, Ana Martinez-Donate, Amy Trentham-Dietz, et al.
Citation: Journal of Rural Health, 29(4), 392-402
Date: 10/2013
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Describes a study of correlations between levels of health literacy and urbanicity based on a cross-sectional survey of cancer patients in Wisconsin. Compares data from rural and urban populations and controls for socioeconomic status.
Author(s): Julie Halverson, Ana Martinez-Donate, Amy Trentham-Dietz, et al.
Citation: Journal of Rural Health, 29(4), 392-402
Date: 10/2013
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Health Literacy, Health Communication Challenges, and Cancer Screening among Rural Native Hawaiian and Filipino Women
Details a study based on 6 focus groups with Native Hawaiian and Filipino women in rural Hawaii. Breaks down participants' data by cancer screening history, family and personal history with cancer, self-reported health literacy, and demographic information, such as race, age, educational attainment, and marital status, among others. Also discusses cultural competency and language barriers.
Author(s): Tetine Sentell, May Rose Dela Cruz, Hyun Hee Heo, Katheryn Braun
Citation: Journal of Cancer Education, 28(2), 325-334
Date: 06/2013
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Details a study based on 6 focus groups with Native Hawaiian and Filipino women in rural Hawaii. Breaks down participants' data by cancer screening history, family and personal history with cancer, self-reported health literacy, and demographic information, such as race, age, educational attainment, and marital status, among others. Also discusses cultural competency and language barriers.
Author(s): Tetine Sentell, May Rose Dela Cruz, Hyun Hee Heo, Katheryn Braun
Citation: Journal of Cancer Education, 28(2), 325-334
Date: 06/2013
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Disparities in Knowledge of Mouth or Throat Cancer Among Rural Floridians
Describes a study based on interviews from 2009-2010 with rural Floridians about their knowledge of mouth and throat cancer (MTC), including risk factors, signs and symptoms, and about MTC generally. Resulting data is broken down by race, sex, and educational attainment, among others.
Author(s): Joseph L. Riley, III, Elizabeth A. Pomery, Virginia J. Dodd, et al.
Citation: Journal of Rural Health, 29(3), 294-303
Date: 06/2013
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Describes a study based on interviews from 2009-2010 with rural Floridians about their knowledge of mouth and throat cancer (MTC), including risk factors, signs and symptoms, and about MTC generally. Resulting data is broken down by race, sex, and educational attainment, among others.
Author(s): Joseph L. Riley, III, Elizabeth A. Pomery, Virginia J. Dodd, et al.
Citation: Journal of Rural Health, 29(3), 294-303
Date: 06/2013
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MedlinePlus and the Challenge of Low Health Literacy: Findings From the Colonias Project
Describes the Colonias Project, a health literacy outreach project using promotoras in low-income Hispanic communities along the Texas-Mexico border.
Author(s): Cynthia A. Olney, Debra G. Warner, Greysi Reyna, Fred B. Wood, Elliot R. Siegel
Citation: Journal of the Medical Library Association, 95(1), 31-39
Date: 01/2007
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Describes the Colonias Project, a health literacy outreach project using promotoras in low-income Hispanic communities along the Texas-Mexico border.
Author(s): Cynthia A. Olney, Debra G. Warner, Greysi Reyna, Fred B. Wood, Elliot R. Siegel
Citation: Journal of the Medical Library Association, 95(1), 31-39
Date: 01/2007
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Oregon Rural Health Resource Hub
Presents a collection of resources, funding opportunities, events, research, and other publications aimed at supporting rural health in Oregon. Offers publicly accessible resources and allows organizations to submit to the platform.
Sponsoring organization: Oregon Office of Rural Health
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Presents a collection of resources, funding opportunities, events, research, and other publications aimed at supporting rural health in Oregon. Offers publicly accessible resources and allows organizations to submit to the platform.
Sponsoring organization: Oregon Office of Rural Health
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Rural Health Literacy Toolkit
Resources and best practices to develop programs to improve personal and organizational health literacy in rural communities. Identifies program models and examples, and discusses implementation, evaluation, sustainability, and dissemination of program results.
Sponsoring organization: Rural Health Information Hub
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Resources and best practices to develop programs to improve personal and organizational health literacy in rural communities. Identifies program models and examples, and discusses implementation, evaluation, sustainability, and dissemination of program results.
Sponsoring organization: Rural Health Information Hub
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How to Conduct a Rapid Community Assessment: A Guide to Understanding Your Community's Needs Regarding COVID-19 Vaccines
Guide to help healthcare providers and other organizations understand the concerns of their communities related to COVID-19 vaccination and identify strategies to increase vaccination confidence. Includes information on addressing vaccine confidence in rural and tribal communities.
Additional links: Addendum: Considerations for Conducting Rapid Community Assessment in Migrant and Seasonal Farmworker Communities, Addendum: Considerations for Conducting Rapid Community Assessment in Tribal Communities
Sponsoring organization: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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Guide to help healthcare providers and other organizations understand the concerns of their communities related to COVID-19 vaccination and identify strategies to increase vaccination confidence. Includes information on addressing vaccine confidence in rural and tribal communities.
Additional links: Addendum: Considerations for Conducting Rapid Community Assessment in Migrant and Seasonal Farmworker Communities, Addendum: Considerations for Conducting Rapid Community Assessment in Tribal Communities
Sponsoring organization: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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