Rural Health
Resources by Topic: Populations
Evaluation of Demonstration Projects to End Childhood Hunger (EDECH): The Chickasaw Nation Packed Promise Project
Report exploring a project in which boxes of nutritious, shelf-stable foods were provided to low-income families in the Chickasaw Nation territory in rural Oklahoma. Discusses successes, challenges, and costs of implementation.
Additional links: Summary
Author(s): Ronette Briefel, Gregory Chojnacki, Vivian Gabor, et al.
Date: 04/2019
Sponsoring organization: Mathematica
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Report exploring a project in which boxes of nutritious, shelf-stable foods were provided to low-income families in the Chickasaw Nation territory in rural Oklahoma. Discusses successes, challenges, and costs of implementation.
Additional links: Summary
Author(s): Ronette Briefel, Gregory Chojnacki, Vivian Gabor, et al.
Date: 04/2019
Sponsoring organization: Mathematica
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A Pilot Project to Increase Health Literacy among Youth from Seasonal Farmworker Families in Rural Eastern North Carolina: A Qualitative Exploration of Implementation and Impact
Details a project to improve health literacy among young people from seasonal farmworker families in North Carolina. Evaluates the intervention's implementation and outcomes. Presents participants by age, sex, and year in school, as well as home internet access.
Author(s): Israel M. Mendez, Mary Lisa Pories, Leah Cordova, et al.
Citation: Journal of the Medical Library Association, 107(2), 179-186
Date: 04/2019
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Details a project to improve health literacy among young people from seasonal farmworker families in North Carolina. Evaluates the intervention's implementation and outcomes. Presents participants by age, sex, and year in school, as well as home internet access.
Author(s): Israel M. Mendez, Mary Lisa Pories, Leah Cordova, et al.
Citation: Journal of the Medical Library Association, 107(2), 179-186
Date: 04/2019
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Profile of American Indian Mothers with Oklahoma Medicaid Reimbursed Live Birth in 2016
An assessment of selected maternal characteristics and birth outcomes among American Indian mothers who gave live birth in Oklahoma in 2016 using data based on deliveries reimbursed by Oklahoma Medicaid, and data from Vital Records Division of Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH).
Author(s): Lu Zhou, Shelly Patterson, Tram Nguyen
Date: 04/2019
Sponsoring organizations: Oklahoma Health Care Authority, Oklahoma State Department of Health
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An assessment of selected maternal characteristics and birth outcomes among American Indian mothers who gave live birth in Oklahoma in 2016 using data based on deliveries reimbursed by Oklahoma Medicaid, and data from Vital Records Division of Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH).
Author(s): Lu Zhou, Shelly Patterson, Tram Nguyen
Date: 04/2019
Sponsoring organizations: Oklahoma Health Care Authority, Oklahoma State Department of Health
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Influence of Work on Elevated Blood Pressure in Hispanic Adolescents in South Texas
Presents a study on work and blood pressure rates among 508 Hispanic teens in the predominantly rural Hidalgo County, Texas on the U.S-Mexico border. Breaks down data on student participants based on age, race, and physical activity, among other measures.
Author(s): Eva M. Shipp, Sharon P. Cooper, Luohua Jiang, et al.
Citation: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 16(7), 1096
Date: 04/2019
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Presents a study on work and blood pressure rates among 508 Hispanic teens in the predominantly rural Hidalgo County, Texas on the U.S-Mexico border. Breaks down data on student participants based on age, race, and physical activity, among other measures.
Author(s): Eva M. Shipp, Sharon P. Cooper, Luohua Jiang, et al.
Citation: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 16(7), 1096
Date: 04/2019
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New Dental Provider Orientation
Presentation template provides guidance for new or prospective dentists working in the Indian Health Service (IHS). Details the scope and mission of IHS and highlights the hiring process and demands of oral health providers. Presents general information regarding IHS facilities across the country.
Date: 04/2019
Sponsoring organization: Indian Health Service
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Presentation template provides guidance for new or prospective dentists working in the Indian Health Service (IHS). Details the scope and mission of IHS and highlights the hiring process and demands of oral health providers. Presents general information regarding IHS facilities across the country.
Date: 04/2019
Sponsoring organization: Indian Health Service
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The Oral Health of American Indian and Alaska Native Children Aged 1-5 Years: Results of the 2018-19 IHS Oral Health Survey
Details the results of a survey on the oral health of American Indian and Alaska Native children ages 1-5. Compares rates to other groups and with rates from 2010 and 2014. Discusses the potential negative health effects of poor oral health during childhood.
Author(s): Kathy R. Phipps, Timothy L. Ricks, Nathan P. Mork, Timothy L. Lozon
Date: 04/2019
Sponsoring organization: Indian Health Service
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Details the results of a survey on the oral health of American Indian and Alaska Native children ages 1-5. Compares rates to other groups and with rates from 2010 and 2014. Discusses the potential negative health effects of poor oral health during childhood.
Author(s): Kathy R. Phipps, Timothy L. Ricks, Nathan P. Mork, Timothy L. Lozon
Date: 04/2019
Sponsoring organization: Indian Health Service
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Serum Cotinine Versus Parent Reported Measures of Secondhand Smoke Exposure in Rural Appalachian Children
Highlights a study of secondhand smoke exposure in Appalachian children. Features data collected from children aged 7-9 and compares rates to national and Appalachian-state rates.
Author(s): Samrat Yeramaneni, Kimberly Yolton, Kurunthachalam Kannan, Kim N. Dietrich, Erin N. Haynes
Citation: Journal of Appalachian Health, 1(1), 15-26
Date: 04/2019
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Highlights a study of secondhand smoke exposure in Appalachian children. Features data collected from children aged 7-9 and compares rates to national and Appalachian-state rates.
Author(s): Samrat Yeramaneni, Kimberly Yolton, Kurunthachalam Kannan, Kim N. Dietrich, Erin N. Haynes
Citation: Journal of Appalachian Health, 1(1), 15-26
Date: 04/2019
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American Farm Bureau Federation Rural Stress Polling Presentation
Summarizes the results of a survey of rural adults, farmers, and farmworkers regarding mental health. Includes statistics and data describing access to mental health resources, mental health concerns for farmers, ways to reduce stigma, general impressions of mental health, and more.
Date: 04/2019
Sponsoring organizations: American Farm Bureau Federation, Morning Consult
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Summarizes the results of a survey of rural adults, farmers, and farmworkers regarding mental health. Includes statistics and data describing access to mental health resources, mental health concerns for farmers, ways to reduce stigma, general impressions of mental health, and more.
Date: 04/2019
Sponsoring organizations: American Farm Bureau Federation, Morning Consult
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Rural Health Research Recap: State of Rural Women's Healthcare Utilization and Health Indicators
Summarizes rural and urban statistics describing health indicators and healthcare utilization for women, maternal and obstetric healthcare services, and maternal substance use. Includes information regarding barriers to accessing care.
Author(s): Shawnda Schroeder
Date: 04/2019
Sponsoring organization: Rural Health Research Gateway
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Summarizes rural and urban statistics describing health indicators and healthcare utilization for women, maternal and obstetric healthcare services, and maternal substance use. Includes information regarding barriers to accessing care.
Author(s): Shawnda Schroeder
Date: 04/2019
Sponsoring organization: Rural Health Research Gateway
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An Evaluation Report: Senior Food-Assistance, Related Programming, and Seniors' Experiences Across the Feeding America Network
Discusses characteristics of 17 food bank programs in rural and urban areas of 9 states, through interviews, observations, and document reviews. Examines challenges faced by food-insecure rural seniors and profiles food-assistance programs in rural areas of Montana, Alabama, and Minnesota.
Additional links: Executive Summary
Author(s): Edward A. Frongillo, Andrea M. Warren
Date: 04/2019
Sponsoring organization: Feeding America
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Discusses characteristics of 17 food bank programs in rural and urban areas of 9 states, through interviews, observations, and document reviews. Examines challenges faced by food-insecure rural seniors and profiles food-assistance programs in rural areas of Montana, Alabama, and Minnesota.
Additional links: Executive Summary
Author(s): Edward A. Frongillo, Andrea M. Warren
Date: 04/2019
Sponsoring organization: Feeding America
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