Rural Health
Resources by Topic: Population health
Continuous Rural-Urban Coding for Cancer Disparity Studies: Is It Appropriate for Statistical Analysis?
Results of a study examining locations of cancer cases in north central Florida between 2005-2010 to determine whether it is valid to treat rural-urban codes directly as continuous variables in cancer studies. Features statistics and maps of north central Florida counties with rural-urban classification shadings at 4 levels.
Author(s): Lusine Yaghjyan, Christopher R. Cogle, Guangran Deng, et al.
Citation: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 16(6), 1076
Date: 03/2019
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Results of a study examining locations of cancer cases in north central Florida between 2005-2010 to determine whether it is valid to treat rural-urban codes directly as continuous variables in cancer studies. Features statistics and maps of north central Florida counties with rural-urban classification shadings at 4 levels.
Author(s): Lusine Yaghjyan, Christopher R. Cogle, Guangran Deng, et al.
Citation: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 16(6), 1076
Date: 03/2019
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Substance Use Disorder Treatment Policy Recommendations for the State of Louisiana: Final Report - March 2019
Assessment to inform recommendations for the state of Louisiana on timely, comprehensive, evidence-based, and sustainable treatment for opioid use disorder. Includes 8 recommendations, and discusses challenges in rural areas, such as high overdose rates, provider shortages, and lack of access to buprenorphine.
Date: 03/2019
Sponsoring organization: Pew
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Assessment to inform recommendations for the state of Louisiana on timely, comprehensive, evidence-based, and sustainable treatment for opioid use disorder. Includes 8 recommendations, and discusses challenges in rural areas, such as high overdose rates, provider shortages, and lack of access to buprenorphine.
Date: 03/2019
Sponsoring organization: Pew
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The Cost of Implementing a Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program in High School Health Classes
Examines estimated costs for implementing an adapted version of the "Reducing the Risk" curriculum in rural Kentucky high schools during the 2013-2014 school year. Also compares these costs with those of 9 other federally-funded evidence-based teen pregnancy prevention programs.
Date: 03/2019
Sponsoring organization: Administration for Children and Families
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Examines estimated costs for implementing an adapted version of the "Reducing the Risk" curriculum in rural Kentucky high schools during the 2013-2014 school year. Also compares these costs with those of 9 other federally-funded evidence-based teen pregnancy prevention programs.
Date: 03/2019
Sponsoring organization: Administration for Children and Families
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Randomized Control Trial of Culturally Adapted Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD Substance Misuse and HIV Sexual Risk Behavior for Native American Women
Presents a study on culturally adapted Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) to improve PTSD and substance abuse outcomes and lower the risk of contracting HIV in Native American women. Details data by age, education, and employment status, among other measures.
Author(s): Cynthia R. Pearson, Debra Kaysen, David Huh, Michele Bedard-Gilligan
Citation: AIDS and Behavior, 23(3), 695-706
Date: 03/2019
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Presents a study on culturally adapted Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) to improve PTSD and substance abuse outcomes and lower the risk of contracting HIV in Native American women. Details data by age, education, and employment status, among other measures.
Author(s): Cynthia R. Pearson, Debra Kaysen, David Huh, Michele Bedard-Gilligan
Citation: AIDS and Behavior, 23(3), 695-706
Date: 03/2019
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Assessment of Town and Park Characteristics Related to Physical Activity in the Lower Mississippi Delta
Examines the built environments of 12 rural towns to determine whether these features may have contributed to low levels of physical activity in gestational and postnatal periods by women participating in a diet and physical activity program. Features statistics including characteristics of the towns, Rural Active Living Assessment Scores, and characteristics of parks in the towns.
Author(s): Jessica L. Thomson, Melissa H. Goodman, Alicia S. Landry
Citation: Preventing Chronic Disease, 16
Date: 03/2019
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Examines the built environments of 12 rural towns to determine whether these features may have contributed to low levels of physical activity in gestational and postnatal periods by women participating in a diet and physical activity program. Features statistics including characteristics of the towns, Rural Active Living Assessment Scores, and characteristics of parks in the towns.
Author(s): Jessica L. Thomson, Melissa H. Goodman, Alicia S. Landry
Citation: Preventing Chronic Disease, 16
Date: 03/2019
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Organizing Complex Care for Rural Populations: A Case Study of Three Montana Communities
Discusses qualitative and quantitative data from interventions designed to address the complex health and social needs of residents in three Montana communities: Kalispell, Billings, and Helena. Covers patient demographics and patient health information for all three sites; lessons learned; and experiences from intervention program staff.
Author(s): Derek DeLia, Jolene Chou
Date: 03/2019
Sponsoring organization: Center for Health Care Strategies
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Discusses qualitative and quantitative data from interventions designed to address the complex health and social needs of residents in three Montana communities: Kalispell, Billings, and Helena. Covers patient demographics and patient health information for all three sites; lessons learned; and experiences from intervention program staff.
Author(s): Derek DeLia, Jolene Chou
Date: 03/2019
Sponsoring organization: Center for Health Care Strategies
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Identifying Safety-Net Resources at Health Centers to Prevent Infectious Disease Transmission Resulting from the Opioid Epidemic
Examines challenges faced and strategies used by Community Health Centers (CHCs) in rural areas to reduce the transmission of infectious diseases in relation to opioid use. Focuses on treatment of people with opioid use disorder; prevention of HIV and hepatitis C (HCV) transmission; integration of substance use services with mental health and primary care; information sharing among health centers and Ryan White Part C providers; and challenges related to staffing, administration, finances, and social stigma. Identifies 7 facilitators of successful programs.
Author(s): Joshua Breslau, Ryan K. McBain, Molly Simmons
Date: 03/2019
Sponsoring organizations: HHS Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation, RAND Corporation
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Examines challenges faced and strategies used by Community Health Centers (CHCs) in rural areas to reduce the transmission of infectious diseases in relation to opioid use. Focuses on treatment of people with opioid use disorder; prevention of HIV and hepatitis C (HCV) transmission; integration of substance use services with mental health and primary care; information sharing among health centers and Ryan White Part C providers; and challenges related to staffing, administration, finances, and social stigma. Identifies 7 facilitators of successful programs.
Author(s): Joshua Breslau, Ryan K. McBain, Molly Simmons
Date: 03/2019
Sponsoring organizations: HHS Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation, RAND Corporation
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CDC as a Rural Resource: Q&A with Diane Hall
An interview with Diane Hall, Senior Policy Analyst at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Highlights CDC's work in rural health, the role of data collection in program evaluation, and how rural communities can use CDC as a resource.
Author(s): Allee Mead
Citation: Rural Monitor
Date: 03/2019
Sponsoring organization: Rural Health Information Hub
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An interview with Diane Hall, Senior Policy Analyst at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Highlights CDC's work in rural health, the role of data collection in program evaluation, and how rural communities can use CDC as a resource.
Author(s): Allee Mead
Citation: Rural Monitor
Date: 03/2019
Sponsoring organization: Rural Health Information Hub
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2019 County Health Rankings Key Findings Report
Analyzes health factors and outcomes to report on county-level health disparities throughout the U.S. Discusses housing affordability, housing costs, community conditions, and homelessness. Covers key findings and calls to action to improve health outcomes.
Date: 03/2019
Sponsoring organization: County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
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Analyzes health factors and outcomes to report on county-level health disparities throughout the U.S. Discusses housing affordability, housing costs, community conditions, and homelessness. Covers key findings and calls to action to improve health outcomes.
Date: 03/2019
Sponsoring organization: County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
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Stranded: Bridging the Transportation Gap for Rural Communities
Discusses the transportation gap for older people, lower-income populations, and people with disabilities in rural communities. Highlights some of the challenges of accessing transportation services in rural communities and offers some steps toward closing the gap.
Author(s): Valerie Lefler
Date: 03/2019
Sponsoring organization: AARP
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Discusses the transportation gap for older people, lower-income populations, and people with disabilities in rural communities. Highlights some of the challenges of accessing transportation services in rural communities and offers some steps toward closing the gap.
Author(s): Valerie Lefler
Date: 03/2019
Sponsoring organization: AARP
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