Rural Health
Resources by Topic: Populations
Risk & Protective Factors for Rural Youth Substance Use: A Report for the Rural Network
Examines youth substance use in rural areas and various risk and protective factors. Utilizes data from Washington State's Rural Network members to analyze substance use and discusses school-based, family-based, and community-based preventive factors.
Author(s): Ellie Jackson
Date: 08/2025
Sponsoring organizations: Rural Network, WWAMI Rural Health Research Center
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Examines youth substance use in rural areas and various risk and protective factors. Utilizes data from Washington State's Rural Network members to analyze substance use and discusses school-based, family-based, and community-based preventive factors.
Author(s): Ellie Jackson
Date: 08/2025
Sponsoring organizations: Rural Network, WWAMI Rural Health Research Center
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A Comprehensive Mixed-Methods Analysis of Women's Cardiovascular Health Needs in Georgia, United States
Examines cardiovascular disease (CVD) in women living in rural Georgia, with a focus on barriers to care and strategies to improve health outcomes. Analyzes environmental factors in rural and urban counties in Georgia as well qualitative data from 56 women and 11 healthcare providers. Includes data on health indicators/behaviors in rural versus urban counties.
Author(s): Marlo Vernon, Brianna McIndoe, Michael J. Ryan, et al.
Citation: Biology of Sex Differences, 16, 62
Date: 08/2025
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Examines cardiovascular disease (CVD) in women living in rural Georgia, with a focus on barriers to care and strategies to improve health outcomes. Analyzes environmental factors in rural and urban counties in Georgia as well qualitative data from 56 women and 11 healthcare providers. Includes data on health indicators/behaviors in rural versus urban counties.
Author(s): Marlo Vernon, Brianna McIndoe, Michael J. Ryan, et al.
Citation: Biology of Sex Differences, 16, 62
Date: 08/2025
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The Most Important Thing is to Know What to Wear When Working in the Sun
Presents findings of focus groups with 54 Spanish-speaking crop workers about their access to and preferences regarding optimal workplace clothing for hot conditions. Discusses strategies for increasing access to optimal clothing including the role of the employer.
Author(s): Whitney Pennington, Yessica Martinez, Kayna Hobbs-Murphy, John Resecrance, Morgan Valley
Citation: Journal of Agromedicine, 30(4), 692-700
Date: 08/2025
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Presents findings of focus groups with 54 Spanish-speaking crop workers about their access to and preferences regarding optimal workplace clothing for hot conditions. Discusses strategies for increasing access to optimal clothing including the role of the employer.
Author(s): Whitney Pennington, Yessica Martinez, Kayna Hobbs-Murphy, John Resecrance, Morgan Valley
Citation: Journal of Agromedicine, 30(4), 692-700
Date: 08/2025
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Rural–Urban Differences in Health Care Access for Postpartum Parent and Infant Dyads
Details a study on differences in perinatal health among postpartum parents and infants in rural and urban areas. Bases findings on National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) data and breaks down data by demographic characteristics, perceived barriers, and perceived health along rural and urban locations.
Author(s): Sara C. Handley, Julia D. Interrante, Emily F. Gregory, Katy B. Kozhimannil
Citation: Journal of Rural Health, 41(3), e70062
Date: 08/2025
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Details a study on differences in perinatal health among postpartum parents and infants in rural and urban areas. Bases findings on National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) data and breaks down data by demographic characteristics, perceived barriers, and perceived health along rural and urban locations.
Author(s): Sara C. Handley, Julia D. Interrante, Emily F. Gregory, Katy B. Kozhimannil
Citation: Journal of Rural Health, 41(3), e70062
Date: 08/2025
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Understanding the Influence of Social Determinants of Health on Symptom Reporting in Pediatric Cancer
Highlights a study on the social determinants of health of caregivers of children with cancer in Appalachia. Discusses the symptom burden of child cancer and breaks down data by child's age, rurality, and Appalachian versus non-Appalachian location, among other measures.
Author(s): Micah A. Skeens, Adelaide Booze, Mark Ranalli, Anna Olsavsky
Citation: Journal of Rural Health, 41(3), e70071
Date: 08/2025
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Highlights a study on the social determinants of health of caregivers of children with cancer in Appalachia. Discusses the symptom burden of child cancer and breaks down data by child's age, rurality, and Appalachian versus non-Appalachian location, among other measures.
Author(s): Micah A. Skeens, Adelaide Booze, Mark Ranalli, Anna Olsavsky
Citation: Journal of Rural Health, 41(3), e70071
Date: 08/2025
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Mental and Physical Health of US Rural/Urban Caregivers of Persons With Dementia
Presents a study on the physical and mental health of caregivers of people with dementia in rural and urban areas. Highlights access challenges for both physical and mental health in rural areas and compares rates of mental and physical issues among rural and urban caregivers.
Author(s): Phoebe Tran, Fei Wang, E-Shien Chang
Citation: PLOS ONE, 20(8), e0329260
Date: 08/2025
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Presents a study on the physical and mental health of caregivers of people with dementia in rural and urban areas. Highlights access challenges for both physical and mental health in rural areas and compares rates of mental and physical issues among rural and urban caregivers.
Author(s): Phoebe Tran, Fei Wang, E-Shien Chang
Citation: PLOS ONE, 20(8), e0329260
Date: 08/2025
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Medicare Telehealth Trends Report
Describes the trends of telehealth utilization among Medicare beneficiaries between January 1, 2020, and March 31, 2025. Presents data on the percentage of Medicare beneficiaries that used a telehealth service by calendar quarter and by Medicaid eligibility, type of Medicare eligibility, demographic characteristics, and rural/urban residence.
Date: 08/2025
Sponsoring organization: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
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Describes the trends of telehealth utilization among Medicare beneficiaries between January 1, 2020, and March 31, 2025. Presents data on the percentage of Medicare beneficiaries that used a telehealth service by calendar quarter and by Medicaid eligibility, type of Medicare eligibility, demographic characteristics, and rural/urban residence.
Date: 08/2025
Sponsoring organization: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
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Caregiving in the US: Rural Family Caregivers
A national profile of rural family caregivers and challenges they face. Offers data on living arrangements, access to affordable services, and employment.
Date: 07/2025
Sponsoring organizations: AARP, National Alliance for Caregiving
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A national profile of rural family caregivers and challenges they face. Offers data on living arrangements, access to affordable services, and employment.
Date: 07/2025
Sponsoring organizations: AARP, National Alliance for Caregiving
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The Boost Team: Transforming Outreach for Female Veterans in Rural Communities
Evaluates the impact of The Boost Team, a telephone-based outreach program focusing on improving access and engagement with Veterans Health Administration (VHA) services among rural female veterans. Provides data and discussion on types of assistance provided through Boost, participant and clinician feedback on program impacts, and facilitators and barriers of care among rural, female veterans.
Author(s): Jenny Krause Cohen, Kara Zamora-Rogoski, Caitlin McLean, et al.
Citation: Frontiers in Health Services, 5
Date: 07/2025
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Evaluates the impact of The Boost Team, a telephone-based outreach program focusing on improving access and engagement with Veterans Health Administration (VHA) services among rural female veterans. Provides data and discussion on types of assistance provided through Boost, participant and clinician feedback on program impacts, and facilitators and barriers of care among rural, female veterans.
Author(s): Jenny Krause Cohen, Kara Zamora-Rogoski, Caitlin McLean, et al.
Citation: Frontiers in Health Services, 5
Date: 07/2025
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Understanding the Experience of Disabled Americans in Rural Communities through Data: The Data We Have, the Data We're Missing, and How to Close the Gap
Discusses the need for adequate rural disability data and inclusion of people with disabilities in research and policymaking. Provides suggestions to improve disability data collection in rural areas, focusing on collaboration, qualitative data collection, cultural and geographic sensitivity, transparency and accessibility in data systems, and funding and capacity-building.
Author(s): Susan J. Popkin, Alexis Weaver, Violet Sulka/Hewes, et al.
Date: 07/2025
Sponsoring organization: Urban Institute
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Discusses the need for adequate rural disability data and inclusion of people with disabilities in research and policymaking. Provides suggestions to improve disability data collection in rural areas, focusing on collaboration, qualitative data collection, cultural and geographic sensitivity, transparency and accessibility in data systems, and funding and capacity-building.
Author(s): Susan J. Popkin, Alexis Weaver, Violet Sulka/Hewes, et al.
Date: 07/2025
Sponsoring organization: Urban Institute
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