Rural Health
Resources by Topic: Health screening
Text And Telephone Screening And Referral Improved Detection And Treatment Of Maternal Mental Health Conditions
Evaluates a text and telephone screening program against in-person screening practices to determine effectiveness in improving screening rates, identification of a disorder, and treatment rates for perinatal mental health disorders, substance use disorders, and intimate partner violence. Includes analysis of rurality.
Author(s): Constance Guille, Courtney King, Kathryn King, et al.
Citation: Health Affairs, 43(4)
Date: 04/2024
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Evaluates a text and telephone screening program against in-person screening practices to determine effectiveness in improving screening rates, identification of a disorder, and treatment rates for perinatal mental health disorders, substance use disorders, and intimate partner violence. Includes analysis of rurality.
Author(s): Constance Guille, Courtney King, Kathryn King, et al.
Citation: Health Affairs, 43(4)
Date: 04/2024
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Rural/Urban Differences in Rates and Predictors of Intimate Partner Violence and Abuse Screening among Pregnant and Postpartum United States Residents
Examines rates, predictors, and screening of perinatal intimate partner violence (IPV) victims after giving birth. Utilizes national data from the 2016-2020 Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) to analyze rural versus urban IPV according to demographic variables, comorbidities, screening rates, and more.
Author(s): Katy Backes Kozhimannil, Emily C. Sheffield, Alyssa H. Fritz, et al.
Citation: Health Services Research, 59(2), e14212
Date: 04/2024
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Examines rates, predictors, and screening of perinatal intimate partner violence (IPV) victims after giving birth. Utilizes national data from the 2016-2020 Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) to analyze rural versus urban IPV according to demographic variables, comorbidities, screening rates, and more.
Author(s): Katy Backes Kozhimannil, Emily C. Sheffield, Alyssa H. Fritz, et al.
Citation: Health Services Research, 59(2), e14212
Date: 04/2024
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Vermont Cancer Data Pages
Includes chapters on cancer risk factors and prevention, incidence, screening, mortality, and survivorship, among 5 populations of Vermonters, including rural people. Features statistics with breakdowns by urban and rural areas.
Date: 03/2024
Sponsoring organization: Vermont Department of Health
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Includes chapters on cancer risk factors and prevention, incidence, screening, mortality, and survivorship, among 5 populations of Vermonters, including rural people. Features statistics with breakdowns by urban and rural areas.
Date: 03/2024
Sponsoring organization: Vermont Department of Health
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Obstetric Imaging Practice Characteristics Associated with Prenatal Detection of Critical Congenital Heart Disease in a Rural US Region over 20 Years
Analyzes practice characteristics associated with frequency of prenatal critical congenital heart disease (CCHD) detection from 2002-2021 at a tertiary academic hospital and 11 low-volume, rural hospitals providing obstetric services in rural areas of Vermont and New York. Provides data on CCHD detection frequency by practice type, patient volume, and physician or sonographer specialty. Includes additional data on changes in CCHD detection frequency over time.
Author(s): Kelley C. McLean, Marjorie C. Meyer, Sarah R. Peters, et al.
Citation: Prenatal Diagnosis, 44(6-7), 698-705
Date: 03/2024
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Analyzes practice characteristics associated with frequency of prenatal critical congenital heart disease (CCHD) detection from 2002-2021 at a tertiary academic hospital and 11 low-volume, rural hospitals providing obstetric services in rural areas of Vermont and New York. Provides data on CCHD detection frequency by practice type, patient volume, and physician or sonographer specialty. Includes additional data on changes in CCHD detection frequency over time.
Author(s): Kelley C. McLean, Marjorie C. Meyer, Sarah R. Peters, et al.
Citation: Prenatal Diagnosis, 44(6-7), 698-705
Date: 03/2024
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Loud and Clear: Improving Access to Hearing Care in Rural America
Discusses barriers to rural hearing care access and the importance of hearing conservation. Features a hearing clinic in South Dakota, a telehealth program in Alaska, and a nationally available agriculture safety program working to address rural hearing care.
Author(s): Allee Mead
Citation: Rural Monitor
Date: 03/2024
Sponsoring organization: Rural Health Information Hub
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Discusses barriers to rural hearing care access and the importance of hearing conservation. Features a hearing clinic in South Dakota, a telehealth program in Alaska, and a nationally available agriculture safety program working to address rural hearing care.
Author(s): Allee Mead
Citation: Rural Monitor
Date: 03/2024
Sponsoring organization: Rural Health Information Hub
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2024-2026 Tennessee State Health Plan
Presents a plan for health improvement in Tennessee for the period 2024-2026. Describes the state of health in Tennessee, identifies priorities, and makes recommendations related to early life, care delivery, social determinants of health, and more. Highlights goals for nutrition, maternal and infant health, older adults and healthy aging, chronic conditions, cancer screening, transportation, and health workforce.
Additional links: State Health Plan Priority Areas
Date: 03/2024
Sponsoring organization: Tennessee Department of Health
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Presents a plan for health improvement in Tennessee for the period 2024-2026. Describes the state of health in Tennessee, identifies priorities, and makes recommendations related to early life, care delivery, social determinants of health, and more. Highlights goals for nutrition, maternal and infant health, older adults and healthy aging, chronic conditions, cancer screening, transportation, and health workforce.
Additional links: State Health Plan Priority Areas
Date: 03/2024
Sponsoring organization: Tennessee Department of Health
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Breast Cancer Screening among Medicare Advantage Enrollees with Dementia
Compares rates of mammogram screening among screening-eligible women with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD) using 2012-2019 Medicare Current Beneficiary Survey data. Compares screening rates of Medicare Advantage and fee-for-service Medicare enrollees, with data breakdowns by race and ethnicity, rural versus urban status, and more. Identifies potential risks related to over-screening.
Author(s): Eli Raver, Wendy Y. Xu, Jean Jung, Sunmin Lee
Citation: BMC Health Services Research, 24, 283
Date: 03/2024
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Compares rates of mammogram screening among screening-eligible women with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD) using 2012-2019 Medicare Current Beneficiary Survey data. Compares screening rates of Medicare Advantage and fee-for-service Medicare enrollees, with data breakdowns by race and ethnicity, rural versus urban status, and more. Identifies potential risks related to over-screening.
Author(s): Eli Raver, Wendy Y. Xu, Jean Jung, Sunmin Lee
Citation: BMC Health Services Research, 24, 283
Date: 03/2024
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Oklahoma Cancer Prevention & Control Plan 2023-2028: Cancer is Not OK!
Outlines goals and strategies to prevent cancer, reduce deaths, and increase quality of life among people living with cancer in Oklahoma. Includes data and recommendations related to prevention, screening, survivorship, and population health. See pages 60-61 for discussion of cancer disparities and access barriers in rural areas.
Date: 02/2024
Sponsoring organizations: Oklahoma Comprehensive Cancer Network (OCCN), Oklahoma State Department of Health
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Outlines goals and strategies to prevent cancer, reduce deaths, and increase quality of life among people living with cancer in Oklahoma. Includes data and recommendations related to prevention, screening, survivorship, and population health. See pages 60-61 for discussion of cancer disparities and access barriers in rural areas.
Date: 02/2024
Sponsoring organizations: Oklahoma Comprehensive Cancer Network (OCCN), Oklahoma State Department of Health
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Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Use of Colorectal Cancer Screening among Adults With Chronic Medical Conditions: BRFSS 2012–2020
Compares racial and ethnic variation in colorectal cancer (CRC) screening rates, with breakdowns by number of chronic conditions. Utilizes 2012-2020 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System data. Table includes a statistic on CRC screening in nonmetro areas.
Author(s): Maria A. Castañeda-Avila, Mayra Tisminetzky, Atinuke G. Oyinbo, Kate Lapane
Citation: Preventing Chronic Disease, 21, 230257
Date: 02/2024
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Compares racial and ethnic variation in colorectal cancer (CRC) screening rates, with breakdowns by number of chronic conditions. Utilizes 2012-2020 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System data. Table includes a statistic on CRC screening in nonmetro areas.
Author(s): Maria A. Castañeda-Avila, Mayra Tisminetzky, Atinuke G. Oyinbo, Kate Lapane
Citation: Preventing Chronic Disease, 21, 230257
Date: 02/2024
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Comparative Effectiveness of Two Interventions to Increase Colorectal Cancer Screening among Females Living in the Rural Midwest
Compares the effectiveness of tailored interventions using audiovisual media and patient navigation versus usual methods of care on colorectal screening rates for women in rural Indiana and Ohio. Discusses the implication of findings on access to care for rural residents. Includes breakdown of participant level of rurality and other demographic characteristics.
Author(s): Eric A. Vachon, Mira L. Katz, Susan M. Rawl, et al.
Citation: Journal of Rural Health, 40(4), 610-622
Date: 02/2024
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Compares the effectiveness of tailored interventions using audiovisual media and patient navigation versus usual methods of care on colorectal screening rates for women in rural Indiana and Ohio. Discusses the implication of findings on access to care for rural residents. Includes breakdown of participant level of rurality and other demographic characteristics.
Author(s): Eric A. Vachon, Mira L. Katz, Susan M. Rawl, et al.
Citation: Journal of Rural Health, 40(4), 610-622
Date: 02/2024
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