Rural Health
Resources by Topic: Populations
Discover My Tribal Area, a Tool to Quickly Find Data for Tribal Nation Reservations or Statistical Areas
Video explaining how to search for U.S. Census Bureau information in categories such as People, Jobs, Housing, Economy, and Education, using the Discover My Tribal Area tool.
Additional links: Transcript
Author(s): Eric Coyle
Date: 08/2023
Sponsoring organization: U.S. Census Bureau
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Video explaining how to search for U.S. Census Bureau information in categories such as People, Jobs, Housing, Economy, and Education, using the Discover My Tribal Area tool.
Additional links: Transcript
Author(s): Eric Coyle
Date: 08/2023
Sponsoring organization: U.S. Census Bureau
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Palliative Care Needs and Preferences of Older Adults with Advanced or Serious Chronic Illnesses and their Families in Rural Communities of Indiana, USA
Presents the experiences of caregivers in rural Indiana related to palliative care, the needs of older adults with chronic illnesses, and the impacts on their families. Discusses themes such as managing pain, caregiver trust, distance and access to care, managing difficult conversations, caregiver burden, and use of telehealth in rural areas.
Author(s): Nasreen Lalani, Kawther Hamash, Yitong Wang
Citation: Journal of Rural Health, 40(2), 368-375
Date: 08/2023
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Presents the experiences of caregivers in rural Indiana related to palliative care, the needs of older adults with chronic illnesses, and the impacts on their families. Discusses themes such as managing pain, caregiver trust, distance and access to care, managing difficult conversations, caregiver burden, and use of telehealth in rural areas.
Author(s): Nasreen Lalani, Kawther Hamash, Yitong Wang
Citation: Journal of Rural Health, 40(2), 368-375
Date: 08/2023
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Respecting Tribal Voices in the Development of a Gestational Diabetes Risk Reduction Preconception Counseling Program for American Indian/Alaska Native Adolescent Females: A Qualitative Study
Investigates the relationship among obesity, pregnancy, and gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) and the impact on American Indians and Alaska Natives (AI/AN) adolescents. Provides feedback from AI/AN girls at-risk for GDM and their mothers regarding culturally relevant preconception counseling interventions.
Author(s): Kelly R. Moore, Sarah A. Stotz, Martha Ann Terry, et al.
Citation: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 23, 552
Date: 08/2023
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Investigates the relationship among obesity, pregnancy, and gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) and the impact on American Indians and Alaska Natives (AI/AN) adolescents. Provides feedback from AI/AN girls at-risk for GDM and their mothers regarding culturally relevant preconception counseling interventions.
Author(s): Kelly R. Moore, Sarah A. Stotz, Martha Ann Terry, et al.
Citation: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 23, 552
Date: 08/2023
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Feasibility of Delivering a Virtual 1-Day Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Workshop to Rural Veterans Through Community Partnerships
Examines the efficacy of a one day virtual workshop for veterans undergoing psychological stress. Breaks down participant data by age, sex, branch of service, and rural versus urban residence, among other measures. Highlights the results of the pilot project and makes recommendations based on findings.
Author(s): Lilian Dindo, Angelic Chaison, Merlyn Rodrigues, et al.
Citation: Contemporary Clinical Trials Communication, 34, 101178
Date: 08/2023
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Examines the efficacy of a one day virtual workshop for veterans undergoing psychological stress. Breaks down participant data by age, sex, branch of service, and rural versus urban residence, among other measures. Highlights the results of the pilot project and makes recommendations based on findings.
Author(s): Lilian Dindo, Angelic Chaison, Merlyn Rodrigues, et al.
Citation: Contemporary Clinical Trials Communication, 34, 101178
Date: 08/2023
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Meals on Wheels and Rural Communities, with Carter Florence and Shon Gress
An episode of the Exploring Rural Health podcast featuring Carter Florence, DrPH, MPH, Vice President of Programs with Meals on Wheels America, and Shon Gress, CEO and Executive Director of Meals on Wheels Guernsey County. Focuses on the benefits of the program, the impact of braided funding, and how rural stakeholders can get involved.
Date: 08/2023
Sponsoring organization: Rural Health Information Hub
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An episode of the Exploring Rural Health podcast featuring Carter Florence, DrPH, MPH, Vice President of Programs with Meals on Wheels America, and Shon Gress, CEO and Executive Director of Meals on Wheels Guernsey County. Focuses on the benefits of the program, the impact of braided funding, and how rural stakeholders can get involved.
Date: 08/2023
Sponsoring organization: Rural Health Information Hub
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Where You Live Matters: Maternity Care Deserts and the Crisis of Access and Equity
Provides interactive state-by-state data on maternity care deserts in the U.S. Focuses on access, distance to maternity care, availability of family planning services, disparities in prenatal care, chronic health conditions and preterm birth, policy solutions, and more. Includes county-level maps of data as well as accompanying state summaries, infographics, and downloadable reports.
Date: 08/2023
Sponsoring organization: March of Dimes
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Provides interactive state-by-state data on maternity care deserts in the U.S. Focuses on access, distance to maternity care, availability of family planning services, disparities in prenatal care, chronic health conditions and preterm birth, policy solutions, and more. Includes county-level maps of data as well as accompanying state summaries, infographics, and downloadable reports.
Date: 08/2023
Sponsoring organization: March of Dimes
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Strategies to Improve Communication and Messaging in Rural Populations: Guidance for Supporting Vaccination
Discusses strategies and resources to promote effective communication about the COVID-19 vaccine and other vaccines in rural, tribal, and frontier communities. Details topics including effective communication, cultural diversity, cooperation and partnerships, rural barriers to access, and more.
Date: 07/2023
Sponsoring organization: CDC Foundation
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Discusses strategies and resources to promote effective communication about the COVID-19 vaccine and other vaccines in rural, tribal, and frontier communities. Details topics including effective communication, cultural diversity, cooperation and partnerships, rural barriers to access, and more.
Date: 07/2023
Sponsoring organization: CDC Foundation
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Home-Based Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Highlights a model for delivering home-based pulmonary rehabilitation care for older rural veterans. Presents challenges facing rural veterans with pulmonary diseases, such as COPD, and explores methods for at-home rehabilitation via a 12-week treatment plan.
Additional links: One-page Overview
Date: 07/2023
Sponsoring organization: Veterans Health Administration's Office of Rural Health
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Highlights a model for delivering home-based pulmonary rehabilitation care for older rural veterans. Presents challenges facing rural veterans with pulmonary diseases, such as COPD, and explores methods for at-home rehabilitation via a 12-week treatment plan.
Additional links: One-page Overview
Date: 07/2023
Sponsoring organization: Veterans Health Administration's Office of Rural Health
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Georgia Farmworker Health Program Service Area
County-level map showing Georgia Farmworker Health Program clinic sites and service areas.
Date: 07/2023
Sponsoring organization: Georgia State Office of Rural Health
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County-level map showing Georgia Farmworker Health Program clinic sites and service areas.
Date: 07/2023
Sponsoring organization: Georgia State Office of Rural Health
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State of Nevada Family First Prevention Services Act (FFPSA) Prevention Plan
Plan outlining both current and proposed services and interventions offered for child welfare in Nevada, discussing prevention, evaluation, child monitoring, and workforce support. Discusses rural throughout.
Date: 07/2023
Sponsoring organizations: Division of Children & Family Services, Nevada Department of Health and Human Services
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Plan outlining both current and proposed services and interventions offered for child welfare in Nevada, discussing prevention, evaluation, child monitoring, and workforce support. Discusses rural throughout.
Date: 07/2023
Sponsoring organizations: Division of Children & Family Services, Nevada Department of Health and Human Services
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