Rural Health
Resources by Topic: Health literacy
Living With Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia in Rural Communities: Exploring Factors Related to Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors Adherence With a Mixed Methods Approach
Presents a study on the use of tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI), which improves chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) outcomes, among rural CML patients. Bases findings on semi-structured interviews detailing side effects, perceived stress, and ability to self-manage chronic conditions, among other factors.
Author(s): Jingxi Sheng, Sue P. Heiney, Karen E. Wickersham, et al.
Citation: Journal of Rural Health, 41(2), e70028
Date: 04/2025
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Presents a study on the use of tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI), which improves chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) outcomes, among rural CML patients. Bases findings on semi-structured interviews detailing side effects, perceived stress, and ability to self-manage chronic conditions, among other factors.
Author(s): Jingxi Sheng, Sue P. Heiney, Karen E. Wickersham, et al.
Citation: Journal of Rural Health, 41(2), e70028
Date: 04/2025
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Assessing the Understandability and Actionability of Education Materials for Agricultural Workers' Health
Presents a study aiming to identify and evaluate the health education resources available to educators working with farmworkers. Evaluates resources by understandability and actionability.
Author(s): Julianna Nieuwsma, Joseph G. L. Lee, Jamie E. Bloss, et al.
Citation: Journal of Agromedicine, 30(3), 480-495
Date: 03/2025
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Presents a study aiming to identify and evaluate the health education resources available to educators working with farmworkers. Evaluates resources by understandability and actionability.
Author(s): Julianna Nieuwsma, Joseph G. L. Lee, Jamie E. Bloss, et al.
Citation: Journal of Agromedicine, 30(3), 480-495
Date: 03/2025
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Feasibility of a Remote Patient Video Education Intervention to Improve Care Coordination for Rural Cancer Patients
Examines the feasibility, patient satisfaction, and acceptability of a video education intervention focused on cancer care coordination among 19 cancer patients in rural Hawaii.
Author(s): Izumi Okado, Christa Braun-Inglis, Kehau Matsumoto, et al.
Citation: Journal of Cancer Education, 40, 594-599
Date: 12/2024
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Examines the feasibility, patient satisfaction, and acceptability of a video education intervention focused on cancer care coordination among 19 cancer patients in rural Hawaii.
Author(s): Izumi Okado, Christa Braun-Inglis, Kehau Matsumoto, et al.
Citation: Journal of Cancer Education, 40, 594-599
Date: 12/2024
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Vaccine Message Testing Evaluation Summary Report
Reports on an evaluation of educational print and audio materials related to COVID-19 vaccinations for farmworkers. Discusses evaluation participants' health information gathering and evaluation practices, the importance of content in native languages, and the workplace conditions contributing to health and safety.
Date: 11/2024
Sponsoring organization: National Center for Farmworker Health
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Reports on an evaluation of educational print and audio materials related to COVID-19 vaccinations for farmworkers. Discusses evaluation participants' health information gathering and evaluation practices, the importance of content in native languages, and the workplace conditions contributing to health and safety.
Date: 11/2024
Sponsoring organization: National Center for Farmworker Health
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Ask Your Relative: A Mixed Method Analysis of the Sexual Health and Healthy Relationship Q&As Submitted by American Indian Alaska Native Young Adults
Analyzes the Ask Auntie/Ask Your Relative (AYR) Q&A service that provides sexual health information to American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) youth. Provides information on AYR usage, types of questions asked, and answers and resources provided. Discusses the importance of cultural relevant resources to improve sexual health practices among AI/AN youth.
Author(s): Stephanie Craig Rushing, Amanda Gchachu Kakuska, Jane Manthei, et al.
Citation: BMC Public Health, 24, 3067
Date: 11/2024
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Analyzes the Ask Auntie/Ask Your Relative (AYR) Q&A service that provides sexual health information to American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) youth. Provides information on AYR usage, types of questions asked, and answers and resources provided. Discusses the importance of cultural relevant resources to improve sexual health practices among AI/AN youth.
Author(s): Stephanie Craig Rushing, Amanda Gchachu Kakuska, Jane Manthei, et al.
Citation: BMC Public Health, 24, 3067
Date: 11/2024
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Health Literacy and COVID-19 Pandemic Impacts among Adults in Rural Northern Arizona
Examines the impact of health literacy on COVID-19 awareness, beliefs, and behaviors among a diverse population in rural Arizona. Analyzes 119 participants according to participant demographics, health literacy levels, and COVID-19 impacts by individual and household.
Additional links: Video Summary
Author(s): Olivia J. Lindly, Taylor Wahl, Noa M. Stotts, et al.
Citation: Rural and Remote Health, 24(4), 9147
Date: 10/2024
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Examines the impact of health literacy on COVID-19 awareness, beliefs, and behaviors among a diverse population in rural Arizona. Analyzes 119 participants according to participant demographics, health literacy levels, and COVID-19 impacts by individual and household.
Additional links: Video Summary
Author(s): Olivia J. Lindly, Taylor Wahl, Noa M. Stotts, et al.
Citation: Rural and Remote Health, 24(4), 9147
Date: 10/2024
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Designing Survey-Based Mobile Interfaces for Rural Patients With Cancer Using Apple's ResearchKit and CareKit: Usability Study
Examines the usability of mobile health (mHealth) interfaces for patients with cancer in rural settings, utilizing a survey of 30 current or postsurgery patients. Provides data on app use habits, familiarity with mHealth, and responses to specific mobile user interfaces. Discusses approaches to facilitating mHealth access among patients with limited digital literacy.
Author(s): Alyssa Donawa, Christian Powell, Rong Wang, et al.
Citation: JMIR Formative Research, 8, e57801
Date: 09/2024
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Examines the usability of mobile health (mHealth) interfaces for patients with cancer in rural settings, utilizing a survey of 30 current or postsurgery patients. Provides data on app use habits, familiarity with mHealth, and responses to specific mobile user interfaces. Discusses approaches to facilitating mHealth access among patients with limited digital literacy.
Author(s): Alyssa Donawa, Christian Powell, Rong Wang, et al.
Citation: JMIR Formative Research, 8, e57801
Date: 09/2024
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Feasibility and Efficacy of a Novel Audiovisual Tool to Increase Colorectal Cancer Screening among Rural Appalachian Kentucky Adults
Examines an audiovisual tool to improve understanding of fecal immunochemical tests (FIT) directions and assesses the tool's feasibility, acceptability, and efficacy in an Appalachian population of Kentucky. Utilizes survey data and focus group feedback from 692 individuals to examine FIT completion. Discusses colorectal cancer (CRC) incidence and mortality and strategies to improve screening.
Author(s): Aaron J. Kruse-Diehr, Derek Cegelka, Elizabeth Holtsclaw, et al.
Citation: Public Health, 12
Date: 07/2024
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Examines an audiovisual tool to improve understanding of fecal immunochemical tests (FIT) directions and assesses the tool's feasibility, acceptability, and efficacy in an Appalachian population of Kentucky. Utilizes survey data and focus group feedback from 692 individuals to examine FIT completion. Discusses colorectal cancer (CRC) incidence and mortality and strategies to improve screening.
Author(s): Aaron J. Kruse-Diehr, Derek Cegelka, Elizabeth Holtsclaw, et al.
Citation: Public Health, 12
Date: 07/2024
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Digital Navigation Toolkit
Provides links to resources to support digital health navigators, individuals who aid community members with connectivity, devices, and digital skills and facilitate access to healthcare.
Date: 07/2024
Sponsoring organization: National Consortium of Telehealth Resource Centers
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Provides links to resources to support digital health navigators, individuals who aid community members with connectivity, devices, and digital skills and facilitate access to healthcare.
Date: 07/2024
Sponsoring organization: National Consortium of Telehealth Resource Centers
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Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Cancer Occurrence and Outcomes in Rural United States: A Scoping Review
Literature review on racial and ethnic disparities in cancer burden, including discussion of cancer incidence, mortality, screening, access, and knowledge among underrepresented racial and ethnic groups in rural areas. Analyzes 30 studies from 2004-2023.
Author(s): Anuli Njoku, Wendemi Sawadogo, Princess Frimpong
Citation: Cancer Control, 31
Date: 06/2024
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Literature review on racial and ethnic disparities in cancer burden, including discussion of cancer incidence, mortality, screening, access, and knowledge among underrepresented racial and ethnic groups in rural areas. Analyzes 30 studies from 2004-2023.
Author(s): Anuli Njoku, Wendemi Sawadogo, Princess Frimpong
Citation: Cancer Control, 31
Date: 06/2024
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