Rural Health
Resources by Topic: Populations
HPV Vaccination Coverage Among US Teens Across the Rural-Urban Continuum
Study of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination rates for rural and urban teens (13-17 years old). Analyzes data from the National Immunization Survey-Teen and uses Rural-Urban Commuting Area codes and population density to compare HPV vaccination rates by sex for residents of urban areas, large rural towns, small rural towns, and isolated small rural towns.
Author(s): Allison L. Swiecki-Sikora, Kevin A. Henry, Deanna Kepka
Citation: Journal of Rural Health, 35(4), 506-517
Date: 09/2019
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Study of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination rates for rural and urban teens (13-17 years old). Analyzes data from the National Immunization Survey-Teen and uses Rural-Urban Commuting Area codes and population density to compare HPV vaccination rates by sex for residents of urban areas, large rural towns, small rural towns, and isolated small rural towns.
Author(s): Allison L. Swiecki-Sikora, Kevin A. Henry, Deanna Kepka
Citation: Journal of Rural Health, 35(4), 506-517
Date: 09/2019
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Public Health and Health Professional Education at a Tribal College: A Collaborative Immersion Program in Rural North Dakota
Describes a partnership between a tribal college in rural Spirit Lake, North Dakota and New York medical education institutions to offer summer courses on healthcare professions and public health from 2009-2015. Discusses the lack of Native American representation in healthcare. Presents data on participant experiences from a small focus group of former students, instructors, and visiting professionals, exploring the successes and challenges of developing the program.
Author(s): Charlotte Austin, Elizabeth Berg, Loretta Heuer, et al.
Citation: Rural and Remote Health, 19(3), 5020
Date: 09/2019
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Describes a partnership between a tribal college in rural Spirit Lake, North Dakota and New York medical education institutions to offer summer courses on healthcare professions and public health from 2009-2015. Discusses the lack of Native American representation in healthcare. Presents data on participant experiences from a small focus group of former students, instructors, and visiting professionals, exploring the successes and challenges of developing the program.
Author(s): Charlotte Austin, Elizabeth Berg, Loretta Heuer, et al.
Citation: Rural and Remote Health, 19(3), 5020
Date: 09/2019
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The Use of and Experiences With Telelactation Among Rural Breastfeeding Mothers: Secondary Analysis of a Randomized Controlled Trial
Study exploring a telehealth video-based lactation service offered to rural Pennsylvania mothers through a Critical Access Hospital. Discusses data on study participation, number of telelactation video calls per participant, nature of the participants' concerns or questions, breastfeeding experience, and infant age. Describes challenges of providing lactation support in rural areas and presents telelactation services as a potential solution.
Author(s): Kandice Kapinos, Virginia Kotzias, Debra Bogen, et al.
Citation: Journal of Medical Internet Research, 21(9), e13967
Date: 09/2019
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Study exploring a telehealth video-based lactation service offered to rural Pennsylvania mothers through a Critical Access Hospital. Discusses data on study participation, number of telelactation video calls per participant, nature of the participants' concerns or questions, breastfeeding experience, and infant age. Describes challenges of providing lactation support in rural areas and presents telelactation services as a potential solution.
Author(s): Kandice Kapinos, Virginia Kotzias, Debra Bogen, et al.
Citation: Journal of Medical Internet Research, 21(9), e13967
Date: 09/2019
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Farm Family Stressors: Private Problems, Public Issue
Outlines the types of stressors farm families experience, the impacts these stressors have, and recommendations for policymakers working to address this issue.
Author(s): Bonnie Braun
Date: 09/2019
Sponsoring organization: National Council on Family Relations
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Outlines the types of stressors farm families experience, the impacts these stressors have, and recommendations for policymakers working to address this issue.
Author(s): Bonnie Braun
Date: 09/2019
Sponsoring organization: National Council on Family Relations
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National Advisory Committee on Rural Health and Human Services Meeting Summary, Washington, D.C., September 9-12, 2019
Summarizes the 86th meeting of the National Advisory Committee on Rural Health and Human Services (NACRHHS), which was held in Washington, D.C. Presents an overview of national perspectives on several topics, including issues impacting rural children, youth, and families; the priorities of federal agencies regarding rural health; the implications of federal policy changes on rural providers; and challenges and opportunities affecting older rural Americans. Features perspectives from national stakeholder groups.
Date: 09/2019
Sponsoring organization: National Advisory Committee on Rural Health and Human Services
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Summarizes the 86th meeting of the National Advisory Committee on Rural Health and Human Services (NACRHHS), which was held in Washington, D.C. Presents an overview of national perspectives on several topics, including issues impacting rural children, youth, and families; the priorities of federal agencies regarding rural health; the implications of federal policy changes on rural providers; and challenges and opportunities affecting older rural Americans. Features perspectives from national stakeholder groups.
Date: 09/2019
Sponsoring organization: National Advisory Committee on Rural Health and Human Services
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Wyoming Vital Statistics Services - 2018 Annual Report
Provides vital statistics for the state of Wyoming, including data on birth rate, teen births, death rate, cause of death, and more. Tables include county-level data and show change over time.
Author(s): Guy Beaudoin, Mariah Storey
Date: 09/2019
Sponsoring organization: Wyoming Department of Health
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Provides vital statistics for the state of Wyoming, including data on birth rate, teen births, death rate, cause of death, and more. Tables include county-level data and show change over time.
Author(s): Guy Beaudoin, Mariah Storey
Date: 09/2019
Sponsoring organization: Wyoming Department of Health
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Maternal and Child Health Assessment for American Indians and Alaska Natives Using a Women, Infants, and Children Program in Utah
Reports on the health indicators of pregnant and postpartum mothers, infants, and children within American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) communities from 2014-2018. Data presented is derived from the Utah Department of Health's Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). Offers recommendations from professional healthcare organizations to improve the health of AI/AN pregnant and postpartum mothers, infants, and children.
Date: 09/2019
Sponsoring organizations: Inter Tribal Council of Arizona, Inc., Tribal Epidemiology Center, Utah Department of Health and Human Services
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Reports on the health indicators of pregnant and postpartum mothers, infants, and children within American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) communities from 2014-2018. Data presented is derived from the Utah Department of Health's Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). Offers recommendations from professional healthcare organizations to improve the health of AI/AN pregnant and postpartum mothers, infants, and children.
Date: 09/2019
Sponsoring organizations: Inter Tribal Council of Arizona, Inc., Tribal Epidemiology Center, Utah Department of Health and Human Services
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A Systemic Framework for Understanding the Dynamics of Rural Communities in America
Identifies factors and mechanisms that influence positive and negative outcomes in rural communities. Discusses the relationship between labor and health capacity, with examples of how these can vary over time. Examines household, organizational, and community dynamics, as well as the impact of regional, state, and federal forces on rural communities.
Author(s): Gery W. Ryan, David Catt, Lauren Davis, J. Luke Irwin, Susan S. Everingham
Date: 09/2019
Sponsoring organization: RAND Corporation
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Identifies factors and mechanisms that influence positive and negative outcomes in rural communities. Discusses the relationship between labor and health capacity, with examples of how these can vary over time. Examines household, organizational, and community dynamics, as well as the impact of regional, state, and federal forces on rural communities.
Author(s): Gery W. Ryan, David Catt, Lauren Davis, J. Luke Irwin, Susan S. Everingham
Date: 09/2019
Sponsoring organization: RAND Corporation
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Promising Practice: Forum on Aging in Rural Oregon Brings Together Innovative Ideas and Programs
Features a promising practice on rural aging from Oregon State Office of Rural Health. The annual Forum on Aging in Rural Oregon allows community organizations to come together to share ideas and resources on what works to address the needs of an aging population in their communities.
Author(s): Beth Blevins
Date: 09/2019
Sponsoring organization: National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health
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Features a promising practice on rural aging from Oregon State Office of Rural Health. The annual Forum on Aging in Rural Oregon allows community organizations to come together to share ideas and resources on what works to address the needs of an aging population in their communities.
Author(s): Beth Blevins
Date: 09/2019
Sponsoring organization: National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health
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Tribal Nursing Homes: Principles of Trauma-informed Care
Details a trauma informed care framework for tribal nursing homes. Outlines ways tribal nursing homes can factor cultural beliefs and historical trauma into their care decisions.
Date: 09/2019
Sponsoring organization: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
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Details a trauma informed care framework for tribal nursing homes. Outlines ways tribal nursing homes can factor cultural beliefs and historical trauma into their care decisions.
Date: 09/2019
Sponsoring organization: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
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