Rural Health
Resources by Topic: Populations
Mountain West HPV Vaccination Project Helps Shape American Cancer Society National HPV Vaccination Program
Provides an overview of the American Cancer Society (ACS) Mountain West HPV vaccination project, which focused on increasing HPV vaccination among adolescents in Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Utah, and Wyoming. Details ACS partnerships with health systems and other groups to implement interventions and provide professional education.
Author(s): Ashley Lach, Hannah Nein
Date: 06/2024
Sponsoring organization: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
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Provides an overview of the American Cancer Society (ACS) Mountain West HPV vaccination project, which focused on increasing HPV vaccination among adolescents in Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Utah, and Wyoming. Details ACS partnerships with health systems and other groups to implement interventions and provide professional education.
Author(s): Ashley Lach, Hannah Nein
Date: 06/2024
Sponsoring organization: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
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Risk Factors Associated with Loneliness among Mexican-Origin Adults in Southern Arizona
Examines factors associated with symptoms of loneliness among Mexican-origin adults in the U.S.-Mexico border region. Utilizes data of 213 Mexican-origin adults at risk for diabetes or depression in Arizona's Pima, Yuma, and Santa Cruz counties. Evaluates factors including social supports, optimism, physical problem frequency and severity, age, place of birth, and length of residence in the U.S.
Author(s): Mario Morales, Ada M. Wilkinson-Lee, Maia Ingram, et al.
Citation: BMC Public Health, 24, 1694
Date: 06/2024
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Examines factors associated with symptoms of loneliness among Mexican-origin adults in the U.S.-Mexico border region. Utilizes data of 213 Mexican-origin adults at risk for diabetes or depression in Arizona's Pima, Yuma, and Santa Cruz counties. Evaluates factors including social supports, optimism, physical problem frequency and severity, age, place of birth, and length of residence in the U.S.
Author(s): Mario Morales, Ada M. Wilkinson-Lee, Maia Ingram, et al.
Citation: BMC Public Health, 24, 1694
Date: 06/2024
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Therapists Learn How To Help Farmers Cope With Stress Before It's Too Late
Highlights a U.S. Department of Agriculture initiative to train mental health workers on the unique stressors in agricultural work contributing to disparate rates of suicides for farmers. Discusses the importance of understanding the culture of farming.
Author(s): Tony Leys
Date: 06/2024
Sponsoring organization: KFF
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Highlights a U.S. Department of Agriculture initiative to train mental health workers on the unique stressors in agricultural work contributing to disparate rates of suicides for farmers. Discusses the importance of understanding the culture of farming.
Author(s): Tony Leys
Date: 06/2024
Sponsoring organization: KFF
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Differences in Use of Veterans Health Administration and Non-VHA Hospitals by Rural and Urban Veterans After Access Expansions
Presents a study on rural and urban differences in acute inpatient care utilization in Veterans Health Administration (VHA) and non-VHA hospitals following expansions to the Veterans Choice Act. Breaks down data by patient characteristics, such as age and sex, among others.
Author(s): Matthew P. Dizon, Kenneth W. Kizer, Michael K. Ong, et al.
Citation: Journal of Rural Health, 40(3), 446-456
Date: 06/2024
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Presents a study on rural and urban differences in acute inpatient care utilization in Veterans Health Administration (VHA) and non-VHA hospitals following expansions to the Veterans Choice Act. Breaks down data by patient characteristics, such as age and sex, among others.
Author(s): Matthew P. Dizon, Kenneth W. Kizer, Michael K. Ong, et al.
Citation: Journal of Rural Health, 40(3), 446-456
Date: 06/2024
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Unintentional Injury Prevention in American Indian and Alaska Native Communities: A Scoping Review of the Indian Health Service Primary Care Provider Newsletter
Analyzes 68 articles from the Indian Health Service's Primary Care Provider newsletter on unintentional injury prevention efforts. Summarizes select interventions, discusses article topics and tribal communities featured, and evaluates breadth and depth of research, evaluation, and documentation.
Author(s): Wendy Shields, Anne Kenney, Evelyn Shiang, Rebecca Malizia, Holly Billie
Citation: Injury Epidemiology, 11, 27
Date: 06/2024
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Analyzes 68 articles from the Indian Health Service's Primary Care Provider newsletter on unintentional injury prevention efforts. Summarizes select interventions, discusses article topics and tribal communities featured, and evaluates breadth and depth of research, evaluation, and documentation.
Author(s): Wendy Shields, Anne Kenney, Evelyn Shiang, Rebecca Malizia, Holly Billie
Citation: Injury Epidemiology, 11, 27
Date: 06/2024
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American Indian and Alaska Natives in Tribal Areas Have Among Lowest Rates of High-Speed Internet Access
Highlights the gaps in access to high-speed internet in American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) communities. Details rates of broadband access by AI/AN households and on tribal lands in general, by state, and by year.
Author(s): Daniela Mejía
Date: 06/2024
Sponsoring organization: U.S. Census Bureau
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Highlights the gaps in access to high-speed internet in American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) communities. Details rates of broadband access by AI/AN households and on tribal lands in general, by state, and by year.
Author(s): Daniela Mejía
Date: 06/2024
Sponsoring organization: U.S. Census Bureau
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Tribal Broadband: Additional Assistance to Recipients Would Better Support Implementation of $3 Billion in Federal Grants
This provides an overview of Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program (TBCP) grants, including recipients who had not received prior funding from key federal broadband programs and recipients' plans for network ownership and financial sustainability. Examines the extent to which the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) provided technical assistance to recipients regarding financial sustainability and navigating the environmental review process. Presents recommendations to NTIA on technical assistance and reporting to Congress on the resources necessary to ensure the financial sustainability of TBCP projects.
Additional links: Full Report
Date: 06/2024
Sponsoring organization: Government Accountability Office
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This provides an overview of Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program (TBCP) grants, including recipients who had not received prior funding from key federal broadband programs and recipients' plans for network ownership and financial sustainability. Examines the extent to which the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) provided technical assistance to recipients regarding financial sustainability and navigating the environmental review process. Presents recommendations to NTIA on technical assistance and reporting to Congress on the resources necessary to ensure the financial sustainability of TBCP projects.
Additional links: Full Report
Date: 06/2024
Sponsoring organization: Government Accountability Office
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Racial and Ethnic and Rural Variations in Access to Primary Care for Veterans Following the MISSION Act
Examines the impact of the 2018 Veterans Affairs Maintaining Internal Systems and Strengthening Integrated Outside Networks (VA MISSION) Act to provide veterans with access to primary care. Analyzes VA and community care (CC) outpatient data to observe primary care utilization and wait times across different veteran populations, as well as by rural versus urban location. Discusses how policy can address healthcare access disparities experienced by U.S. veterans.
Author(s): Amy K. Rosen, Erin Beilstein-Wedel, Michael Shwartz, Heather Davila, Deborah Gurewich
Citation: JAMA Health Forum, 5(6)
Date: 06/2024
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Examines the impact of the 2018 Veterans Affairs Maintaining Internal Systems and Strengthening Integrated Outside Networks (VA MISSION) Act to provide veterans with access to primary care. Analyzes VA and community care (CC) outpatient data to observe primary care utilization and wait times across different veteran populations, as well as by rural versus urban location. Discusses how policy can address healthcare access disparities experienced by U.S. veterans.
Author(s): Amy K. Rosen, Erin Beilstein-Wedel, Michael Shwartz, Heather Davila, Deborah Gurewich
Citation: JAMA Health Forum, 5(6)
Date: 06/2024
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Community Health Needs and Opportunities in Rural Central New York
Reports on community health in central New York's Cayuga, Cortland, Madison, and Oswego counties. Discusses issues related to rural access to care, funding, and health workforce supply. Highlights health disparities affecting rural Black, Hispanic, multiracial, LGB, and disabled people. Includes sections dedicated to perinatal health, oral health, mental health and substance use, and medical and nonmedical home care.
Date: 06/2024
Sponsoring organization: Health Foundation for Western & Central New York
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Reports on community health in central New York's Cayuga, Cortland, Madison, and Oswego counties. Discusses issues related to rural access to care, funding, and health workforce supply. Highlights health disparities affecting rural Black, Hispanic, multiracial, LGB, and disabled people. Includes sections dedicated to perinatal health, oral health, mental health and substance use, and medical and nonmedical home care.
Date: 06/2024
Sponsoring organization: Health Foundation for Western & Central New York
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Attitudes Toward and Training in Medications for Opioid Use Disorders: A Descriptive Analysis among Employees in the Youth Legal System and Community Mental Health Centers
Results of a survey of 181 medications for opioid use disorder uptake (MOUD) professionals who work with youth legal system (YLS) and community mental health center (CMHC) settings in eight counties of a Midwestern state. Compares attitudes toward MOUD treatment, training, and workplace culture in rural versus urban areas, among CMHC versus YLS respondents, and more.
Author(s): Lauren M. O'Reilly, Katherine Schwartz, Steven A. Brown, et al.
Citation: Substance Abuse Treatment, Prevention, and Policy, 19, 32
Date: 06/2024
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Results of a survey of 181 medications for opioid use disorder uptake (MOUD) professionals who work with youth legal system (YLS) and community mental health center (CMHC) settings in eight counties of a Midwestern state. Compares attitudes toward MOUD treatment, training, and workplace culture in rural versus urban areas, among CMHC versus YLS respondents, and more.
Author(s): Lauren M. O'Reilly, Katherine Schwartz, Steven A. Brown, et al.
Citation: Substance Abuse Treatment, Prevention, and Policy, 19, 32
Date: 06/2024
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