Rural Health
Resources by Topic: Populations
A Quasi-Experimental Study to Mobilize Rural Low-Income Communities to Assess and Improve the Ecological Environment to Prevent Childhood Obesity
Describes a study to be conducted in 14 low-income rural communities in Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin, to find best practices to create and sustain healthy eating and physical activity and to prevent childhood obesity.
Author(s): Paula Peters, Abby Gold, Angela Abbott, et al.
Citation: BMC Public Health, 16, 376
Date: 05/2016
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Describes a study to be conducted in 14 low-income rural communities in Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin, to find best practices to create and sustain healthy eating and physical activity and to prevent childhood obesity.
Author(s): Paula Peters, Abby Gold, Angela Abbott, et al.
Citation: BMC Public Health, 16, 376
Date: 05/2016
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Emerging LTSS Issues in Indian Country: Alzheimer's and Dementia
Presents a report on Alzheimer's disease in Native American communities. Looks at available data and makes recommendations for potential future research. Highlights Wisconsin's Tribal Dementia Care Program as a model for culturally competent memory care.
Date: 05/2016
Sponsoring organization: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
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Presents a report on Alzheimer's disease in Native American communities. Looks at available data and makes recommendations for potential future research. Highlights Wisconsin's Tribal Dementia Care Program as a model for culturally competent memory care.
Date: 05/2016
Sponsoring organization: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
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How Are Migrant Health Centers and Their Patients Faring Under the Affordable Care Act?
An analysis of the population characteristics of migrant and seasonal agricultural workers (MSAW) and their dependents, the changes over time in the MSAW population served by federally funded community health centers, and the effect of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and Medicaid expansion on federally funded migrant health centers.
Author(s): Jessica Sharac, Rachel Gunsalus, Chi Tran, Peter Shin, Sara Rosenbaum
Date: 05/2016
Sponsoring organizations: Geiger Gibson Program in Community Health, RCHN Community Health Foundation
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An analysis of the population characteristics of migrant and seasonal agricultural workers (MSAW) and their dependents, the changes over time in the MSAW population served by federally funded community health centers, and the effect of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and Medicaid expansion on federally funded migrant health centers.
Author(s): Jessica Sharac, Rachel Gunsalus, Chi Tran, Peter Shin, Sara Rosenbaum
Date: 05/2016
Sponsoring organizations: Geiger Gibson Program in Community Health, RCHN Community Health Foundation
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Assessing Fidelity of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in Rural VA Clinics: Design of a Randomized Implementation Effectiveness (Hybrid Type III) Trial
Reports on a study to redesign the CALM (coordinated anxiety learning and management) tool for cognitive behavioral therapy to meet the needs of mental health clinicians working in Veteran Affairs (VA) community-based outpatient clinics (CBOC) treating rural veterans. Also assesses the best method for future implementation of the CALM tool among mental health providers in rural VA CBOCs.
Author(s): Michael A. Cucciare, Geoffrey M. Curran, Michelle G. Craske, et al.
Citation: Implementation Science, 11(65)
Date: 05/2016
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Reports on a study to redesign the CALM (coordinated anxiety learning and management) tool for cognitive behavioral therapy to meet the needs of mental health clinicians working in Veteran Affairs (VA) community-based outpatient clinics (CBOC) treating rural veterans. Also assesses the best method for future implementation of the CALM tool among mental health providers in rural VA CBOCs.
Author(s): Michael A. Cucciare, Geoffrey M. Curran, Michelle G. Craske, et al.
Citation: Implementation Science, 11(65)
Date: 05/2016
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The Communities That Care Coalition Model for Improving Community Health through Clinical-Community Partnerships: A Population Health Case Report
Discussion paper featuring a community coalition in rural western Massachusetts focused on supporting youth well-being and reducing youth substance use. Describes the initiative and the partners involved, including clinicians and public health. Discusses how the Communities That Care Coalition works within a network of local coalitions, including acting as the prevention arm of the region's Opioid Task Force.
Author(s): Jeanette Voas, Katherine Allen, Ruth Potee
Date: 05/2016
Sponsoring organization: National Academy of Medicine
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Discussion paper featuring a community coalition in rural western Massachusetts focused on supporting youth well-being and reducing youth substance use. Describes the initiative and the partners involved, including clinicians and public health. Discusses how the Communities That Care Coalition works within a network of local coalitions, including acting as the prevention arm of the region's Opioid Task Force.
Author(s): Jeanette Voas, Katherine Allen, Ruth Potee
Date: 05/2016
Sponsoring organization: National Academy of Medicine
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Food Security Among Hispanic Adults in the United States, 2011-2014
Analyzes the magnitude of food insecurity across diverse Hispanic adults in the U.S. using 2011-2014 data derived from the Current Population Survey's Food Security Supplement, an annual survey conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau. Provides demographic data regarding ethnicity, immigration status, income, employment, educational attainment, and metropolitan/nonmetropolitan residence status.
Additional links: Report Summary
Author(s): Matthew P. Rabbitt, Michael D. Smith, Alisha Coleman-Jensen
Date: 05/2016
Sponsoring organization: USDA Economic Research Service
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Analyzes the magnitude of food insecurity across diverse Hispanic adults in the U.S. using 2011-2014 data derived from the Current Population Survey's Food Security Supplement, an annual survey conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau. Provides demographic data regarding ethnicity, immigration status, income, employment, educational attainment, and metropolitan/nonmetropolitan residence status.
Additional links: Report Summary
Author(s): Matthew P. Rabbitt, Michael D. Smith, Alisha Coleman-Jensen
Date: 05/2016
Sponsoring organization: USDA Economic Research Service
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2015 National Healthcare Quality and Disparities Report: Chartbook on Access to Health Care
Summarizes and illustrates trends across measures of access to healthcare using data from the National Healthcare Quality and Disparities Report. Includes a chart displaying the distribution of trauma center utilization by geographic location, including rural areas.
Date: 05/2016
Sponsoring organization: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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Summarizes and illustrates trends across measures of access to healthcare using data from the National Healthcare Quality and Disparities Report. Includes a chart displaying the distribution of trauma center utilization by geographic location, including rural areas.
Date: 05/2016
Sponsoring organization: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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Aging Veterans in the United States: A Snapshot of Older Veterans and Their Social, Economic, and Housing Characteristics
A discussion of veterans 55 years and older living in the United States. Includes information about the disproportionate number of older veterans in rural areas and the need for housing and other support services to help them. Includes data and statistics regarding both urban and rural veterans.
Date: 05/2016
Sponsoring organization: Housing Assistance Council
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A discussion of veterans 55 years and older living in the United States. Includes information about the disproportionate number of older veterans in rural areas and the need for housing and other support services to help them. Includes data and statistics regarding both urban and rural veterans.
Date: 05/2016
Sponsoring organization: Housing Assistance Council
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The Number and Share of Veterans Living in Rural America Is Declining
Bar chart showing the percentage of veterans living in rural areas in 2007 compared to 2014, by service period.
Date: 05/2016
Sponsoring organization: USDA Economic Research Service
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Bar chart showing the percentage of veterans living in rural areas in 2007 compared to 2014, by service period.
Date: 05/2016
Sponsoring organization: USDA Economic Research Service
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Screening for Adverse Childhood Experiences in a Family Medicine Setting: A Feasibility Study
Reports on a study set in 3 rural clinical sites exploring the feasibility of using the Adverse Childhood Experience (ACE) screening model for adults during routine office visits. ACEs are generally accepted as predictors in adult health outcomes.
Author(s): Patricia T. Glowa, Ardis L. Olson, Deborah J. Johnson
Citation: Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine, 29(3), 303-307
Date: 05/2016
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Reports on a study set in 3 rural clinical sites exploring the feasibility of using the Adverse Childhood Experience (ACE) screening model for adults during routine office visits. ACEs are generally accepted as predictors in adult health outcomes.
Author(s): Patricia T. Glowa, Ardis L. Olson, Deborah J. Johnson
Citation: Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine, 29(3), 303-307
Date: 05/2016
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