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Co-Morbid Substance Use and Mental Health Issues in New Mexico, 2024
Reports on comorbid substance use, poor mental health, and mental health emergencies in New Mexico. Provides regional and county-level data on youth and adult substance use and mental distress, self-injury, depression, suicidal behavior or thoughts, and other mental health conditions.
Author(s): Dylan Pell, Annaliese Mayette, Dan Green
Date: 09/2024
Sponsoring organization: New Mexico Department of Health
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A Qualitative Study of Providers' Perspectives on Cross-Institutional Care Coordination for Pancreatic Cancer: Challenges and Opportunities
Examines pancreatic cancer (PC) care coordination by comparing perspectives of urban, high-volume center providers (HVCPs) and rural, community-based providers (CBPs). Utilizes semi-structured interview feedback to explore issues such as communication, electronic health records (EHRs), patient co-management, and more.
Author(s): Matthew J. DePuccio, Karen Shiu-Yee, Natasha A. Kurien, et al.
Citation: BMC Health Services Research, 24, 1041
Date: 09/2024
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Relationship Between Food Insecurity and Healthy Eating Behavior for Gestational Diabetes Risk Reduction Among American Indian and Alaska Native Adolescent and Young Adult Females: A Qualitative Exploration
Reports on themes from key informant interviews to understand the connection between food insecurity and gestational diabetes mellitus risk reduction behaviors for American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) young adult women. Discusses the cultural habits related to diet and nutrition, influences on food choices, and issues related to data gathering on diet and nutrition for AI/AN communities.
Author(s): Sarah A. Stotz, Luciana E. Hebert, Lisa Scarton, et al.
Citation: Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, 56(9), 622-630
Date: 09/2024
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Evaluating Fentanyl Test Strips as a Harm Reduction Strategy in Rural and Urban Counties: Study Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial
Protocol for a study examining a harm reduction intervention which will provide education and distribute fentanyl test strips to people with recent use of illicit or street-purchased drugs in rural and urban Ohio communities. Describes study design, including selection and comparison of rural versus urban subgroups.
Author(s): Ashley Short Mejia, Gary A. Smith, Soledad A. Fernandez, et al.
Citation: Trials, 25, 587
Date: 09/2024
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Improving HPV Vaccination Coverage in The Last Frontier Takes a Community-Centered Approach
Discusses the Alaska Cancer Partnership's efforts to support human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination through community partnerships and the Alaska HPV Vaccination Month campaign. Details initiatives focused on rural, tribal, and youth vaccination access and awareness.
Author(s): Jessica Quinn
Date: 09/2024
Sponsoring organization: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
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Rural Adolescent Attitudes and Use of Helmets While Riding ATVs, Motorcycles and Dirt Bikes
Examines the attitudes toward helmet use among rural adolescents utilizing ATVs, motorcycles, and dirt bikes. Analyzes survey data from 1,331 adolescents aged 13 to 18 who attended the 2022 Iowa FFA Leadership Conference. Provides data breakdowns according to type of motorized vehicles used, demographic variables, presence of helmet laws, helmet use frequency, attitudes toward helmet use, and residence, including farm, country, or town.
Author(s): Charles A. Jennissen, Sehansa R. Karunatilaka, Brianna J. Iverson, et al.
Citation: Injury Epidemiology, 11, 44
Date: 09/2024
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A National Study of Firearm Exposure and Safety Training Among Rural Youth
Examines firearm exposure and related safety training in rural adolescents. Utilizes survey data from 3,206 adolescents aged 13 to 18 who attended the 2021 National FFA Convention & Expo in Iowa. Provides data breakdowns according to demographics, firearm use, hunting experience, firearm safety experiences, age when exposed to firearms, and more.
Author(s): Jamie L. Koopman, Benjamin M. Linden, Megan R. Sinik, et al.
Citation: Injury Epidemiology, 11, 47
Date: 09/2024
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Prescription Medication Use, Coverage, and Nonadherence Among Adults Age 65 and Older: United States, 2021–2022
Reports on medication use, prescription drug insurance coverage, and nonadherence due to cost for older adults between 2021 and 2022. Includes data breakdown of various demographic and health status characteristics including 4 levels of urbanization.
Author(s): Robin A. Cohen, Laryssa Mykyta
Date: 09/2024
Sponsoring organization: National Center for Health Statistics
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Is Access to Optimal Concussion Care for Pediatric Athletes Limited by Geography?
Examines access to optimal concussion care for pediatric patients in metro and rural areas of the United States. Analyzes internet searches written as "concussion care near me" originating from one rural area and one metro area in each state to observe distance to care, if available clinic treats pediatric patients, and if care allows for self-referral and/or is multidisciplinary. Includes data from select states and representative regions across the country.
Author(s): Ryan Powers, Robert Trevino, Holly Erpenbach, Danny Thomas
Citation: Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine 34(5), 425-429
Date: 09/2024
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Perceptions of Multi-Cancer Early Detection Tests among Communities Facing Barriers to Health Care
Used focus groups to identify barriers and facilitators of multi-cancer early detection tests use for people facing access barriers to healthcare including rural Alaskan residents among others. Discusses the mental health impacts of cancer screening, knowledge of screening, patient-provider relationships, trust in healthcare systems, access to healthcare, and financial accessibility.
Author(s): Kristi L. Roybal, Robyn A. Husa, Maria Connolly, et al.
Citation: Health Affairs Scholar, 2(9)
Date: 09/2024
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