Rural Health
Resources by Topic: Populations
Clinical Outcomes from the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium Colorectal Cancer Control Program: 2009–2015
Evaluates Colorectal Cancer Control Program (CRCCP) implementation by the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC) from 2009 to 2015. Presents data on CRCCP demographics, quality measures, clinical outcomes, and screening methods. Discusses the significance of colonoscopy provision for Native Alaskan tribal populations with high colorectal cancer incidence.
Author(s): Sarah H. Nash, Elizabeth Verhage, Christie Flanagan, et al.
Citation: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 21(5), 552
Date: 04/2024
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Evaluates Colorectal Cancer Control Program (CRCCP) implementation by the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC) from 2009 to 2015. Presents data on CRCCP demographics, quality measures, clinical outcomes, and screening methods. Discusses the significance of colonoscopy provision for Native Alaskan tribal populations with high colorectal cancer incidence.
Author(s): Sarah H. Nash, Elizabeth Verhage, Christie Flanagan, et al.
Citation: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 21(5), 552
Date: 04/2024
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Pediatric Oral Health Online Education for Rural and Migrant Head Start Programs in the United States
Presents a study on the efficacy of an online oral health workshop conducted by pediatric dental residents for Head Start staff, teachers and families in rural and migrant communities. Explores the program's effect on pediatric oral health literacy in rural and migrant communities, as well as the residents' opinions about potentially working in these communities after their residency.
Author(s): Francisco Ramos-Gomez, Stephanie Parkinson, Victor Garcia de Jesus, et al.
Citation: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 21(5), 544
Date: 04/2024
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Presents a study on the efficacy of an online oral health workshop conducted by pediatric dental residents for Head Start staff, teachers and families in rural and migrant communities. Explores the program's effect on pediatric oral health literacy in rural and migrant communities, as well as the residents' opinions about potentially working in these communities after their residency.
Author(s): Francisco Ramos-Gomez, Stephanie Parkinson, Victor Garcia de Jesus, et al.
Citation: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 21(5), 544
Date: 04/2024
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The Climate Migrant: Health Risks Before, During, and After Migration
Explores the different types of migrants created by or affected by climate change and their health risks and needs. Defines three types of migrants: climate-precipitates migrants, climate-impacted migrants, and climate workers. Details the different challenges and needs of the different types of migrants.
Author(s): Amy K. Liebman, Marysel Pagan-Santana, Claire H. Seda
Citation: Journal of the National Hispanic Medical Association, 2(1), 36-43
Date: 04/2024
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Explores the different types of migrants created by or affected by climate change and their health risks and needs. Defines three types of migrants: climate-precipitates migrants, climate-impacted migrants, and climate workers. Details the different challenges and needs of the different types of migrants.
Author(s): Amy K. Liebman, Marysel Pagan-Santana, Claire H. Seda
Citation: Journal of the National Hispanic Medical Association, 2(1), 36-43
Date: 04/2024
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Unlocking Access: Implementing Home Delivered Meals to Expand Summer Meal Access for Rural Families
A recorded webinar that discusses utilizing home delivery to provide food access to families during the summer months. Includes examples from organizations who successfully implemented a food home delivery strategy. Transcript available below description.
Additional links: Slide Deck
Author(s): Allison Dela Cuesta, Kristen Collins, Madeline Ghanem, Donna Riviello
Date: 04/2024
Sponsoring organization: No Kid Hungry
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A recorded webinar that discusses utilizing home delivery to provide food access to families during the summer months. Includes examples from organizations who successfully implemented a food home delivery strategy. Transcript available below description.
Additional links: Slide Deck
Author(s): Allison Dela Cuesta, Kristen Collins, Madeline Ghanem, Donna Riviello
Date: 04/2024
Sponsoring organization: No Kid Hungry
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Rural Research Brief: Creating A Better Understanding of Farmworker Communities and Their Housing Conditions
Examines the legal, cultural, and geographic determinants that impact housing for farmworkers and their families. Focuses on farmworker demographics, economic characteristics, housing challenges, programs aimed at improving housing, and potential policy solutions.
Author(s): Manda LaPorte
Date: 04/2024
Sponsoring organization: Housing Assistance Council
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Examines the legal, cultural, and geographic determinants that impact housing for farmworkers and their families. Focuses on farmworker demographics, economic characteristics, housing challenges, programs aimed at improving housing, and potential policy solutions.
Author(s): Manda LaPorte
Date: 04/2024
Sponsoring organization: Housing Assistance Council
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Supporting Students Year-Round: New Options for Summer Benefits
A slide deck that provides information on non-congregate meals in rural areas and the Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer Program for Children (Summer EBT). Discusses policy and program enrollment, food insecurity data, and summer meal program case studies.
Author(s): Carolyn Vega, Chris Bernard, Katie Raymond
Date: 04/2024
Sponsoring organization: No Kid Hungry
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A slide deck that provides information on non-congregate meals in rural areas and the Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer Program for Children (Summer EBT). Discusses policy and program enrollment, food insecurity data, and summer meal program case studies.
Author(s): Carolyn Vega, Chris Bernard, Katie Raymond
Date: 04/2024
Sponsoring organization: No Kid Hungry
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An Evaluation of ¡Haz Espacio Para Papi!, a Culturally Tailored Nutrition and Physical Activity Pilot Program for Mexican-Heritage Fathers
Describes outcomes of ¡Haz Espacio Para Papi! (HEPP), a nutrition and physical activity intervention for Latino fathers in colonias near the Texas-Mexico border. Provides data on changes in participants' fruit and vegetable intake, skin carotenoids, and healthy dietary behaviors. Discusses approaches to cultural appropriateness and collaboration with promotoras.
Author(s): Annika Vahk, Pablo Monsivais, Cassandra M. Johnson, Joseph R. Sharkey
Citation: Nutrients, 16(8), 1153
Date: 04/2024
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Describes outcomes of ¡Haz Espacio Para Papi! (HEPP), a nutrition and physical activity intervention for Latino fathers in colonias near the Texas-Mexico border. Provides data on changes in participants' fruit and vegetable intake, skin carotenoids, and healthy dietary behaviors. Discusses approaches to cultural appropriateness and collaboration with promotoras.
Author(s): Annika Vahk, Pablo Monsivais, Cassandra M. Johnson, Joseph R. Sharkey
Citation: Nutrients, 16(8), 1153
Date: 04/2024
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Child Nutrition Program Operations During the COVID-19 Pandemic, July 2020 through December 2021 School Meals Operations Study, Year 2 Report (Final)
Describes trends in Child Nutrition (CN) Program participation during the COVID-19 pandemic, from July 2020 through December 2021. Builds on a previous report that presents data on the number of meals served, operational and financial challenges of state agencies and local program operators, and the use of COVID-19 Child Nutrition nationwide waivers.
Additional links: Report Summary
Author(s): Liana Washburn, Veronica Severn, Brett Eiffes, et al.
Date: 04/2024
Sponsoring organization: USDA Economic Research Service
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Describes trends in Child Nutrition (CN) Program participation during the COVID-19 pandemic, from July 2020 through December 2021. Builds on a previous report that presents data on the number of meals served, operational and financial challenges of state agencies and local program operators, and the use of COVID-19 Child Nutrition nationwide waivers.
Additional links: Report Summary
Author(s): Liana Washburn, Veronica Severn, Brett Eiffes, et al.
Date: 04/2024
Sponsoring organization: USDA Economic Research Service
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Urinary Biomonitoring of Glyphosate Exposure Among Male Farmers and Nonfarmers in the Biomarkers of Exposure and Effect in Agriculture (BEEA) Study
Presents a study on glyphosate exposure among farmers and farmworkers and compares exposure rates to non-farmers. Discusses the efficacy of personal protective equipment (PPE) and compares different PPE combinations.
Author(s): Vicky C. Chang, Maria Ospina, Shuai Xie, et al.
Citation: Environment International, 187, 108644
Date: 04/2024
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Presents a study on glyphosate exposure among farmers and farmworkers and compares exposure rates to non-farmers. Discusses the efficacy of personal protective equipment (PPE) and compares different PPE combinations.
Author(s): Vicky C. Chang, Maria Ospina, Shuai Xie, et al.
Citation: Environment International, 187, 108644
Date: 04/2024
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Breast Density Knowledge and Willingness to Delay Treatment for Pre-Operative Breast Cancer Imaging Among Women with a Personal History of Breast Cancer
Examines women's knowledge related to breast density and cancer diagnoses and how that impacts their decision to undergo pre-operative imaging. Utilizes Breast Cancer Surveillance Consortium (BCSC) data to analyze breast density knowledge and concern, clinical characteristics, and odds of being willing to delay treatment for additional testing. Includes demographic data on patients' breast density exam results, including rural versus urban location.
Author(s): Rebecca E. Smith, Brian L. Sprague, Louise M. Henderson, et al.
Citation: Breast Cancer Research, 26, 73
Date: 04/2024
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Examines women's knowledge related to breast density and cancer diagnoses and how that impacts their decision to undergo pre-operative imaging. Utilizes Breast Cancer Surveillance Consortium (BCSC) data to analyze breast density knowledge and concern, clinical characteristics, and odds of being willing to delay treatment for additional testing. Includes demographic data on patients' breast density exam results, including rural versus urban location.
Author(s): Rebecca E. Smith, Brian L. Sprague, Louise M. Henderson, et al.
Citation: Breast Cancer Research, 26, 73
Date: 04/2024
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