Rural Health
Resources by Topic: Populations
Adolescent Pregnancy: Federal Prevention Programs
Provides an overview of four federally funded programs that focus on adolescent pregnancy prevention: the Teen Pregnancy Prevention (TPP) program, the Personal Responsibility Education Program (PREP), the Title V Sexual Risk Avoidance Education program, and the General Departmental (GD) Sexual Risk Avoidance Education program. Features a breakdown of each program and an evaluation of their activities and efficacy. Discusses which programs operate in rural areas.
Date: 08/2024
Sponsoring organization: Congressional Research Service
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Provides an overview of four federally funded programs that focus on adolescent pregnancy prevention: the Teen Pregnancy Prevention (TPP) program, the Personal Responsibility Education Program (PREP), the Title V Sexual Risk Avoidance Education program, and the General Departmental (GD) Sexual Risk Avoidance Education program. Features a breakdown of each program and an evaluation of their activities and efficacy. Discusses which programs operate in rural areas.
Date: 08/2024
Sponsoring organization: Congressional Research Service
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Student Bullying
Provides information on students aged 12-18 who were bullied in school according to demographic information, type and frequency of bullying, impact on health and wellness, and school characteristics, including school locale of rural, town, suburban, or city.
Date: 07/2024
Sponsoring organization: National Center for Education Statistics
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Provides information on students aged 12-18 who were bullied in school according to demographic information, type and frequency of bullying, impact on health and wellness, and school characteristics, including school locale of rural, town, suburban, or city.
Date: 07/2024
Sponsoring organization: National Center for Education Statistics
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Food Insecurity Among Seniors and Older Adults in 2022
Provides data on food insecurity in seniors (adults aged 60 and older) and older adults (adults aged 50-59). Includes demographic and socioeconomic data breakdowns related to food insecurity as well as metro versus nonmetro location.
Date: 07/2024
Sponsoring organization: Feeding America
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Provides data on food insecurity in seniors (adults aged 60 and older) and older adults (adults aged 50-59). Includes demographic and socioeconomic data breakdowns related to food insecurity as well as metro versus nonmetro location.
Date: 07/2024
Sponsoring organization: Feeding America
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Border 2025: United States-Mexico Environmental Program Highlights Report, Summer 2024
Reports on the accomplishments of the Border 2025 program, which focuses on environmental and public health in the U.S.-Mexico border region, for the years 2021 to 2023. Highlights projects to address challenges related to air pollution, water quality, emergency preparedness and response related to hazardous chemicals, sustainable materials management, waste management, and clean sites.
Additional links: En Español
Date: 07/2024
Sponsoring organization: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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Reports on the accomplishments of the Border 2025 program, which focuses on environmental and public health in the U.S.-Mexico border region, for the years 2021 to 2023. Highlights projects to address challenges related to air pollution, water quality, emergency preparedness and response related to hazardous chemicals, sustainable materials management, waste management, and clean sites.
Additional links: En Español
Date: 07/2024
Sponsoring organization: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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The 2021–2022 Study of Family and Staff Experiences in American Indian and Alaska Native Head Start FACES Programs: Fall 2021 Data Tables and Study Design
Analyzes 18 Region XI programs and reported data from American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) Head Start children, parents, and teachers. Provides information on issues such as children's home environments, social-emotional learning skills, disabilities and physical health, and teacher and child characteristics.
Author(s): Myley Laurent, Tatiana Santiago, Katie Gonzalez, et al.
Date: 07/2024
Sponsoring organization: Administration for Children and Families
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Analyzes 18 Region XI programs and reported data from American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) Head Start children, parents, and teachers. Provides information on issues such as children's home environments, social-emotional learning skills, disabilities and physical health, and teacher and child characteristics.
Author(s): Myley Laurent, Tatiana Santiago, Katie Gonzalez, et al.
Date: 07/2024
Sponsoring organization: Administration for Children and Families
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Strengthening Public Health Systems and Services in Indian County
Fact sheet on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) cooperative agreement to strengthen tribal public health system infrastructure. Discusses program goals, funding, community benefits, and more.
Date: 07/2024
Sponsoring organization: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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Fact sheet on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) cooperative agreement to strengthen tribal public health system infrastructure. Discusses program goals, funding, community benefits, and more.
Date: 07/2024
Sponsoring organization: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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Refined Feasibility Testing of an 8-Week Sport and Physical Activity Intervention in a Rural Middle School
Examines the effectiveness of an 8-week physical activity (PA) and sport program aimed at reducing cardiovascular disease (CVD) risks in rural, low-income children. Discusses intervention feasibility and reports on the physiological, psychological, and PA outcomes of 35 6th and 7th grade students enrolled in the intervention.
Author(s): Janette M. Watkins, Janelle M. Goss, McKenna G. Major, et al.
Citation: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 21(7), 913
Date: 07/2024
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Examines the effectiveness of an 8-week physical activity (PA) and sport program aimed at reducing cardiovascular disease (CVD) risks in rural, low-income children. Discusses intervention feasibility and reports on the physiological, psychological, and PA outcomes of 35 6th and 7th grade students enrolled in the intervention.
Author(s): Janette M. Watkins, Janelle M. Goss, McKenna G. Major, et al.
Citation: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 21(7), 913
Date: 07/2024
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Dental Anxiety and Oral Health in American Indian and Alaska Natives
Explores levels of "dental anxiety" or fear and anxiety around dental care in American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) communities. Discusses the historical and cultural factors that contribute to dental distrust, anxiety, and avoidance among AI/AN individuals. Breaks down data by age, sex, and educational attainment, among other factors.
Author(s): Tamanna Tiwari, Casey D. Wright, Lisa J. Heaton, et al.
Citation: Journal of Public Health Dentistry
Date: 07/2024
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Explores levels of "dental anxiety" or fear and anxiety around dental care in American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) communities. Discusses the historical and cultural factors that contribute to dental distrust, anxiety, and avoidance among AI/AN individuals. Breaks down data by age, sex, and educational attainment, among other factors.
Author(s): Tamanna Tiwari, Casey D. Wright, Lisa J. Heaton, et al.
Citation: Journal of Public Health Dentistry
Date: 07/2024
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Veterans in Focus: Disability and Veterans in Rural America
Fact sheet highlighting 2018-2022 American Community Survey 5-year estimates related to rural disabled veterans. Includes data on service-connected disability, geography including rural and urban comparisons, and access to Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) healthcare facilities. Discusses opportunities for Centers for Independent Living.
Author(s): Hannah W. Pepprock, Lillie Greiman
Date: 07/2024
Sponsoring organization: University of Montana: Rural Institute for Inclusive Communities
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Fact sheet highlighting 2018-2022 American Community Survey 5-year estimates related to rural disabled veterans. Includes data on service-connected disability, geography including rural and urban comparisons, and access to Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) healthcare facilities. Discusses opportunities for Centers for Independent Living.
Author(s): Hannah W. Pepprock, Lillie Greiman
Date: 07/2024
Sponsoring organization: University of Montana: Rural Institute for Inclusive Communities
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Characteristics of People Using Medicaid Long-Term Services and Supports, 2021
Presents data on the characteristics of individuals who used Medicaid long-term services and supports (LTSS) in 2021, including age, dual-eligibility status, rural or urban residence, and race and ethnicity. Offers data on home and community-based service (HCBS) users by HCBS program and state plan option types and institutional service users by setting type.
Author(s): Cara Stepanczuk, Alexandra Carpenter, Andrea Wysocki
Date: 07/2024
Sponsoring organizations: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Mathematica
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Presents data on the characteristics of individuals who used Medicaid long-term services and supports (LTSS) in 2021, including age, dual-eligibility status, rural or urban residence, and race and ethnicity. Offers data on home and community-based service (HCBS) users by HCBS program and state plan option types and institutional service users by setting type.
Author(s): Cara Stepanczuk, Alexandra Carpenter, Andrea Wysocki
Date: 07/2024
Sponsoring organizations: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Mathematica
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