Rural Health
Resources by Topic: Public health
Gun Violence in Arizona: Data to Inform Prevention Policies
Provides information on firearm violence in Arizona, including mass and school shootings, suicides, homicides, injuries, police shootings, and more, with data broken down by demographics, county, and rural versus urban location. Discusses gun safety policies and prevention strategies.
Author(s): Julia Jackman, Allan N. Williams
Date: 03/2023
Sponsoring organization: Arizona Public Health Association
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Provides information on firearm violence in Arizona, including mass and school shootings, suicides, homicides, injuries, police shootings, and more, with data broken down by demographics, county, and rural versus urban location. Discusses gun safety policies and prevention strategies.
Author(s): Julia Jackman, Allan N. Williams
Date: 03/2023
Sponsoring organization: Arizona Public Health Association
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Interactions at the Point of Firearm Purchase and Subsequent Use of Locking Devices
Examines if firearms retailers notifying purchasers about included cable locks at the point of sale improves subsequent locking device use and gun safety practices. Analyzes 2 samples of firearms owners with sample 2 broken down further into subsamples by 3 states: Minnesota, Mississippi, and New Jersey. Includes data on firearms cable lock usage for all samples as well as demographic breakdowns in the Minnesota sample, including demographics and rurality.
Author(s): Shelby L. Bandel, Allison E. Bond, Michael D. Anestis
Citation: Injury Epidemiology, 10, 11
Date: 03/2023
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Examines if firearms retailers notifying purchasers about included cable locks at the point of sale improves subsequent locking device use and gun safety practices. Analyzes 2 samples of firearms owners with sample 2 broken down further into subsamples by 3 states: Minnesota, Mississippi, and New Jersey. Includes data on firearms cable lock usage for all samples as well as demographic breakdowns in the Minnesota sample, including demographics and rurality.
Author(s): Shelby L. Bandel, Allison E. Bond, Michael D. Anestis
Citation: Injury Epidemiology, 10, 11
Date: 03/2023
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Impact of COVID-19 on Behind-the-Scenes HPV Vaccination Work with Rural Clinics
Discusses the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination at rural clinics. Details effects on clinic priorities and vaccine delivery infrastructure.
Author(s): Grace Ryan
Date: 02/2023
Sponsoring organization: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
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Discusses the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination at rural clinics. Details effects on clinic priorities and vaccine delivery infrastructure.
Author(s): Grace Ryan
Date: 02/2023
Sponsoring organization: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
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Evaluation of the First-Year Data from an HPV Vaccination Van Program in South Carolina, U.S.
Reports on implementation and results of a mobile vaccination program focused on human papillomavirus (HPV) and other childhood immunizations for underserved populations in rural South Carolina. Discusses the significance of HPV vaccination for cancer prevention.
Author(s): Marvella E. Ford, Kathleen B. Cartmell, Angela M. Malek, et al.
Citation: Journal of Clinical Medicine, 12(4), 1362
Date: 02/2023
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Reports on implementation and results of a mobile vaccination program focused on human papillomavirus (HPV) and other childhood immunizations for underserved populations in rural South Carolina. Discusses the significance of HPV vaccination for cancer prevention.
Author(s): Marvella E. Ford, Kathleen B. Cartmell, Angela M. Malek, et al.
Citation: Journal of Clinical Medicine, 12(4), 1362
Date: 02/2023
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Rural Community Transit Strategies: Building on, Expanding, and Enhancing Existing Assets and Programs
Provides an overview of a potential rural transit model based on the current infrastructure in Minnesota and by examining other state models. Focuses on solutions such as hybrid mobility, small town assets, expanding service, responding to driver shortages, engaging citizens and networking within communities, and more. Discusses public health concerns such as food access and disability accommodations.
Author(s): Thomas Fisher, Mary Vogel, Alireza Khani, Fernando Burga
Date: 02/2023
Sponsoring organization: Minnesota Department of Transportation
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Provides an overview of a potential rural transit model based on the current infrastructure in Minnesota and by examining other state models. Focuses on solutions such as hybrid mobility, small town assets, expanding service, responding to driver shortages, engaging citizens and networking within communities, and more. Discusses public health concerns such as food access and disability accommodations.
Author(s): Thomas Fisher, Mary Vogel, Alireza Khani, Fernando Burga
Date: 02/2023
Sponsoring organization: Minnesota Department of Transportation
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CDC-Supported National Network of Farmworker-Serving Organizations to Mitigate COVID-19
Describes the creation and work of a network of farmworker focused organizations to respond to COVID-19. Led by the National Center for Farmworker Health (NCFH) with funding from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), an advisory council of 20 people and 54 network partners worked from October 2020 through September 2021 to build capacity for organizations to connect farmworkers to COVID-19 resources and healthcare as well as enhance collaboration among the network partners. Discusses the network's impact including farmer outreach activities, collaborative activities, and staff support. Data include locations of network partners and project outcomes.
Author(s): Bethany Boggess, Sarah Prager, Jennifer M. Lincoln, et al.
Citation: American Journal of Public Health, 113(2), 166-169
Date: 02/2023
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Describes the creation and work of a network of farmworker focused organizations to respond to COVID-19. Led by the National Center for Farmworker Health (NCFH) with funding from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), an advisory council of 20 people and 54 network partners worked from October 2020 through September 2021 to build capacity for organizations to connect farmworkers to COVID-19 resources and healthcare as well as enhance collaboration among the network partners. Discusses the network's impact including farmer outreach activities, collaborative activities, and staff support. Data include locations of network partners and project outcomes.
Author(s): Bethany Boggess, Sarah Prager, Jennifer M. Lincoln, et al.
Citation: American Journal of Public Health, 113(2), 166-169
Date: 02/2023
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COVID-19 Bivalent Booster Vaccination Coverage and Intent to Receive Booster Vaccination Among Adolescents and Adults — United States, November–December 2022
Reports on COVID-19 primary series and bivalent booster vaccination receipt and intent among adults and adolescents. Includes data for metropolitan and nonmetro areas.
Author(s): Peng-jun Lu, Tianyi Zhou, Tammy A. Santibanez, et al.
Citation: MMWR (Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report), 72(7), 190-198
Date: 02/2023
Sponsoring organization: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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Reports on COVID-19 primary series and bivalent booster vaccination receipt and intent among adults and adolescents. Includes data for metropolitan and nonmetro areas.
Author(s): Peng-jun Lu, Tianyi Zhou, Tammy A. Santibanez, et al.
Citation: MMWR (Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report), 72(7), 190-198
Date: 02/2023
Sponsoring organization: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage and Demographic Characteristics of Infants and Children Aged 6 Months–4 Years — United States, June 20–December 31, 2022
Reports on COVID-19 vaccination coverage among children aged 6 months to 4 years as of December 31, 2022. Includes national and state-by-state data by urbanicity on a two-level (urban/rural) and six-level (metro/nonmetro) scale.
Author(s): Bhavini Patel Murthy, Hannah E. Fast, Elizabeth Zell, et al.
Citation: MMWR (Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report), 72(7), 183-189
Date: 02/2023
Sponsoring organization: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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Reports on COVID-19 vaccination coverage among children aged 6 months to 4 years as of December 31, 2022. Includes national and state-by-state data by urbanicity on a two-level (urban/rural) and six-level (metro/nonmetro) scale.
Author(s): Bhavini Patel Murthy, Hannah E. Fast, Elizabeth Zell, et al.
Citation: MMWR (Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report), 72(7), 183-189
Date: 02/2023
Sponsoring organization: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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The Economic and Societal Impact of Motor Vehicle Crashes, 2019
Examines costs resulting from motor vehicle crashes, including economic impact and premature death or lost quality-of-life for those who survive crashes with debilitating injuries. Features statistics on traffic fatalities from 1998-2019, portions of fatalities and injuries occurring in rural areas by injury severity for select states, and economic cost summary with breakdowns by urban and rural areas.
Author(s): Lawrence Blincoe, Ted R. Miller, Jing-Shiarn Wang, et al.
Date: 02/2023
Sponsoring organization: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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Examines costs resulting from motor vehicle crashes, including economic impact and premature death or lost quality-of-life for those who survive crashes with debilitating injuries. Features statistics on traffic fatalities from 1998-2019, portions of fatalities and injuries occurring in rural areas by injury severity for select states, and economic cost summary with breakdowns by urban and rural areas.
Author(s): Lawrence Blincoe, Ted R. Miller, Jing-Shiarn Wang, et al.
Date: 02/2023
Sponsoring organization: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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Supporting HPV Vaccination with Rural Communities
Discusses the importance of improving human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination in rural areas. Highlights the importance of overcoming challenges related to access, awareness, and education in order to address disparities.
Author(s): Casey L. Daniel
Date: 01/2023
Sponsoring organization: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
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Discusses the importance of improving human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination in rural areas. Highlights the importance of overcoming challenges related to access, awareness, and education in order to address disparities.
Author(s): Casey L. Daniel
Date: 01/2023
Sponsoring organization: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
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