Rural Health
Resources by Topic: Population health
Urban and Rural Safety Net Health Care System Clinics: No Disparity in HPV4 Vaccine Completion Rates
Examines if HPV4 medication adherence differs between females who receive doses at rural versus urban safety net healthcare locations in the U.S. Includes descriptive information for females receiving care at rural versus urban safety net healthcare locations.
Author(s): Kelly Jo Sandri, Inge Verdenius, Mitchell J. Bartley, et al.
Citation: PLoS One, 9(5)
Date: 2014
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Examines if HPV4 medication adherence differs between females who receive doses at rural versus urban safety net healthcare locations in the U.S. Includes descriptive information for females receiving care at rural versus urban safety net healthcare locations.
Author(s): Kelly Jo Sandri, Inge Verdenius, Mitchell J. Bartley, et al.
Citation: PLoS One, 9(5)
Date: 2014
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Improving the Physical Activity and Nutrition Environment Through Self-Assessment (NAP SACC) in Rural Area Child Care Centers in North Carolina
Presents results from a study designed to determine if rural child care centers in western North Carolina meet recommendations for nutrition and physical activity. Also examines whether focusing on nutrition and physical activity is effective in improving the center environment, and if differences exist between school-affiliated and unaffiliated care centers.
Author(s): Rebecca A. Battista, Hillary Oakley, Melissa S. Weddell, et al.
Citation: Preventive Medicine, 67(S1), S10-S16
Date: 2014
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Presents results from a study designed to determine if rural child care centers in western North Carolina meet recommendations for nutrition and physical activity. Also examines whether focusing on nutrition and physical activity is effective in improving the center environment, and if differences exist between school-affiliated and unaffiliated care centers.
Author(s): Rebecca A. Battista, Hillary Oakley, Melissa S. Weddell, et al.
Citation: Preventive Medicine, 67(S1), S10-S16
Date: 2014
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Farmers' Market Use Is Associated with Fruit and Vegetable Consumption in Diverse Southern Rural Communities
Examines the socio-demographic characteristics of farmers market participants, the barriers and facilitators to farmers market shopping in southern rural communities, and the associations between farmers market use with fruit and vegetable consumption and body mass index (BMI). Seeks to assess the potential for using farmers markets to increase access to and the consumption of fruits and vegetables in rural areas.
Author(s): Stephanie B. Jilcott Pitts, Alison Gustafson, Qiang Wu, et al.
Citation: Nutrition Journal, 13(1)
Date: 2014
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Examines the socio-demographic characteristics of farmers market participants, the barriers and facilitators to farmers market shopping in southern rural communities, and the associations between farmers market use with fruit and vegetable consumption and body mass index (BMI). Seeks to assess the potential for using farmers markets to increase access to and the consumption of fruits and vegetables in rural areas.
Author(s): Stephanie B. Jilcott Pitts, Alison Gustafson, Qiang Wu, et al.
Citation: Nutrition Journal, 13(1)
Date: 2014
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Odors from Sewage Sludge and Livestock: Associations with Self-Reported Health
Results of a June 2010 survey of adults in two North Carolina counties where liquid or cake treated sewage sludge had been applied to agricultural land within the previous six months, identifying associations between environmental odors and acute respiratory, gastrointestinal, and dermatological symptoms. Includes statistics with breakdowns such as age, sex, race, education-level, smoking status, type and intensity of odor, and type of symptom.
Author(s): Steve Wing, Amy Lowman, Alex Keil, Stephen W. Marshall
Citation: Public Health Reports, 129(6), 505-515
Date: 2014
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Results of a June 2010 survey of adults in two North Carolina counties where liquid or cake treated sewage sludge had been applied to agricultural land within the previous six months, identifying associations between environmental odors and acute respiratory, gastrointestinal, and dermatological symptoms. Includes statistics with breakdowns such as age, sex, race, education-level, smoking status, type and intensity of odor, and type of symptom.
Author(s): Steve Wing, Amy Lowman, Alex Keil, Stephen W. Marshall
Citation: Public Health Reports, 129(6), 505-515
Date: 2014
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Safety and Health Hazard Observations in Hmong Farming Operations
Discusses the results of a study using an observation-based methodology for assessing the occupational health and safety hazards found in small-scale Hmong agricultural operations. Study also established the usefulness of using standardized assessment tools to evaluate farm safety and health hazards.
Author(s): R.L. Neitzel, J. Krenz, MS, A.B. de Castro
Citation: Journal of Agromedicine, 19(2), 130-149
Date: 2014
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Discusses the results of a study using an observation-based methodology for assessing the occupational health and safety hazards found in small-scale Hmong agricultural operations. Study also established the usefulness of using standardized assessment tools to evaluate farm safety and health hazards.
Author(s): R.L. Neitzel, J. Krenz, MS, A.B. de Castro
Citation: Journal of Agromedicine, 19(2), 130-149
Date: 2014
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Increasing Cervical Cancer Screening in the United States - Mexico Border Region
Discusses the effects of an intervention delivered by community health workers (CHWs), or Promotores de Salud, on cervical cancer screening rates for Hispanic women in the rural border area of New Mexico who were out of compliance with the recommended screening guidelines.
Author(s): Beti Thompson, Hugo Vilchis, Crystal Moran, Wade Copeland, et al.
Citation: Journal of Rural Health, 30(2), 196-205
Date: 2014
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Discusses the effects of an intervention delivered by community health workers (CHWs), or Promotores de Salud, on cervical cancer screening rates for Hispanic women in the rural border area of New Mexico who were out of compliance with the recommended screening guidelines.
Author(s): Beti Thompson, Hugo Vilchis, Crystal Moran, Wade Copeland, et al.
Citation: Journal of Rural Health, 30(2), 196-205
Date: 2014
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Drug Offers as a Context for Violence Perpetration and Victimization
Analyzes the connection of drug use by rural Native Hawaiian youth with aggressive behavior and violence.
Author(s): Susana Helm, Scott Okamoto, Alexis Kaliades, Danielle Giroux
Citation: Journal of Ethnicity in Substance Abuse, 13(1), 39-57
Date: 2014
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Analyzes the connection of drug use by rural Native Hawaiian youth with aggressive behavior and violence.
Author(s): Susana Helm, Scott Okamoto, Alexis Kaliades, Danielle Giroux
Citation: Journal of Ethnicity in Substance Abuse, 13(1), 39-57
Date: 2014
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Associations Between County and Municipality Zoning Ordinances and Access to Fruit And Vegetable Outlets in Rural North Carolina, 2012
Examines associations between healthy food zoning scores derived from information on local zoning ordinances, county demographics, and residents' access to fruit and vegetable outlets in 15 rural northeastern North Carolina counties. Includes data for all 15 counties by race/ethnicity, poverty, percent of population living in a food desert, obesity rates, and percent rural population.
Author(s): Mariel Leah Mayo, Stephanie B. Jilcott Pitts, Jamie F. Chriqui
Citation: Preventing Chronic Disease, 10
Date: 12/2013
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Examines associations between healthy food zoning scores derived from information on local zoning ordinances, county demographics, and residents' access to fruit and vegetable outlets in 15 rural northeastern North Carolina counties. Includes data for all 15 counties by race/ethnicity, poverty, percent of population living in a food desert, obesity rates, and percent rural population.
Author(s): Mariel Leah Mayo, Stephanie B. Jilcott Pitts, Jamie F. Chriqui
Citation: Preventing Chronic Disease, 10
Date: 12/2013
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The Evolution, Expansion, and Effectiveness of Community Health Workers
Reviews the development of Community Health Worker roles, accomplishments, and future contributions in rural and urban settings. Discusses the education and training of CHWs, and includes a detailed table of their activities in promoting prevention and well-being.
Author(s): Randall R. Bovbjerg, Lauren Eyster, Barbara A. Ormond, Theresa Anderson, Elizabeth Richardson
Date: 12/2013
Sponsoring organization: Urban Institute
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Reviews the development of Community Health Worker roles, accomplishments, and future contributions in rural and urban settings. Discusses the education and training of CHWs, and includes a detailed table of their activities in promoting prevention and well-being.
Author(s): Randall R. Bovbjerg, Lauren Eyster, Barbara A. Ormond, Theresa Anderson, Elizabeth Richardson
Date: 12/2013
Sponsoring organization: Urban Institute
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Promising Approaches to Integrating Community Health Workers into Health Systems: Four Case Studies
Identifies the scope of practice, supervision, financing, and the workforce standards implemented by states and employers in the development of community health worker (CHW) programs. Four case studies that include rural counties illustrate the challenges and opportunities for integrating CHWs into health systems.
Author(s): Lauren Eyster, Randall R. Bovbjerg
Date: 12/2013
Sponsoring organization: Urban Institute
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Identifies the scope of practice, supervision, financing, and the workforce standards implemented by states and employers in the development of community health worker (CHW) programs. Four case studies that include rural counties illustrate the challenges and opportunities for integrating CHWs into health systems.
Author(s): Lauren Eyster, Randall R. Bovbjerg
Date: 12/2013
Sponsoring organization: Urban Institute
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