Rural Health
Resources by Topic: Rural-urban differences
Trends in and Characteristics of Buprenorphine Misuse among Adults in the US
Results of a study to identify prescription opioids that are most frequently misused, examine differences in motivations for misuse between buprenorphine and nonbuprenorphine prescription opioids, and explore trends in and factors associated with buprenorphine misuse among people with or without opioid use disorder. Features statistics on sociodemographic characteristics, health conditions, and behavioral health status among adults with past-year buprenorphine use, with breakdowns by large metropolitan, small metropolitan, and nonmetropolitan areas.
Author(s): Beth Han, Christopher M. Jones, Emily B. Einstein, Wilson M. Compton
Citation: JAMA Network Open, 4(10)
Date: 10/2021
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Results of a study to identify prescription opioids that are most frequently misused, examine differences in motivations for misuse between buprenorphine and nonbuprenorphine prescription opioids, and explore trends in and factors associated with buprenorphine misuse among people with or without opioid use disorder. Features statistics on sociodemographic characteristics, health conditions, and behavioral health status among adults with past-year buprenorphine use, with breakdowns by large metropolitan, small metropolitan, and nonmetropolitan areas.
Author(s): Beth Han, Christopher M. Jones, Emily B. Einstein, Wilson M. Compton
Citation: JAMA Network Open, 4(10)
Date: 10/2021
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Binge Drinking Among Adults, by Select Characteristics and State — United States, 2018
Examines binge drinking frequency and intensity among adults ages 18 and over. Features statistics including age, sex, race or ethnicity, income, education levels, and breakdowns by 6 levels of county population density.
Author(s): Michele K. Bohm, Yong Liu, Marissa B. Esser, et al.
Citation: MMWR (Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report), 70(41), 1441–1446
Date: 10/2021
Sponsoring organization: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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Examines binge drinking frequency and intensity among adults ages 18 and over. Features statistics including age, sex, race or ethnicity, income, education levels, and breakdowns by 6 levels of county population density.
Author(s): Michele K. Bohm, Yong Liu, Marissa B. Esser, et al.
Citation: MMWR (Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report), 70(41), 1441–1446
Date: 10/2021
Sponsoring organization: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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PrEP Care Continuum Engagement Among Persons Who Inject Drugs: Rural and Urban Differences in Stigma and Social Infrastructure
Study examining stigma related to drug use and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), as well as awareness of Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) treatment in New York City and rural southern Illinois. Highlights barriers and facilitators to willingness to take PrEP based on interviews with 57 people who inject drugs (PWID) who participate in syringe service programs, comparing rural and urban responses.
Author(s): Suzan M. Walters, David Frank, Brent Van Ham, et al.
Citation: AIDS and Behavior
Date: 10/2021
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Study examining stigma related to drug use and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), as well as awareness of Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) treatment in New York City and rural southern Illinois. Highlights barriers and facilitators to willingness to take PrEP based on interviews with 57 people who inject drugs (PWID) who participate in syringe service programs, comparing rural and urban responses.
Author(s): Suzan M. Walters, David Frank, Brent Van Ham, et al.
Citation: AIDS and Behavior
Date: 10/2021
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Assessment of Rural-Urban and Geospatial Differences in Perceived Handgun Access and Reported Suicidality Among Youth in Colorado
Results of a study to understand the associations of rurality, school-level prevalence of easy handgun access, and suicidality measures in Colorado youth. Also explores spatial distribution of school-level measures, and identifies communities with high prevalence of easy handgun access and suicidality. Features statistics on characteristics of schools including weighted prevalence for study measures, with breakdowns by 7 levels of population density.
Author(s): Talia L. Spark, Erin Wright-Kelly, Ming Ma, et al.
Citation: JAMA Network Open, 4(10)
Date: 10/2021
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Results of a study to understand the associations of rurality, school-level prevalence of easy handgun access, and suicidality measures in Colorado youth. Also explores spatial distribution of school-level measures, and identifies communities with high prevalence of easy handgun access and suicidality. Features statistics on characteristics of schools including weighted prevalence for study measures, with breakdowns by 7 levels of population density.
Author(s): Talia L. Spark, Erin Wright-Kelly, Ming Ma, et al.
Citation: JAMA Network Open, 4(10)
Date: 10/2021
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Birth Volume and Geographic Distribution of US Hospitals with Obstetric Services from 2010 to 2018
Examines the characteristics of hospitals with obstetric services by volume of births between 2010-2018. Describes the geographic distribution, proximity to other obstetric hospitals, and metropolitan status. Presents data on birth volume by hospital characteristics, including Critical Access Hospital and Rural Referral Center designation.
Author(s): Sara C. Handley, Molly Passarella, Heidi M. Herrick
Citation: JAMA Network Open, 4(10)
Date: 10/2021
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Examines the characteristics of hospitals with obstetric services by volume of births between 2010-2018. Describes the geographic distribution, proximity to other obstetric hospitals, and metropolitan status. Presents data on birth volume by hospital characteristics, including Critical Access Hospital and Rural Referral Center designation.
Author(s): Sara C. Handley, Molly Passarella, Heidi M. Herrick
Citation: JAMA Network Open, 4(10)
Date: 10/2021
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Walking and Other Common Physical Activities Among Adults with Arthritis — United States, 2019
Examines nonwork-related physical activity among adults with arthritis. Includes data by rurality for adults who reported walking, gardening, or weightlifting in the last month.
Author(s): Dana Guglielmo, Louise B. Murphy, Kristina A. Theis, et al.
Citation: MMWR (Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report), 70(40), 1408-1414
Date: 10/2021
Sponsoring organization: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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Examines nonwork-related physical activity among adults with arthritis. Includes data by rurality for adults who reported walking, gardening, or weightlifting in the last month.
Author(s): Dana Guglielmo, Louise B. Murphy, Kristina A. Theis, et al.
Citation: MMWR (Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report), 70(40), 1408-1414
Date: 10/2021
Sponsoring organization: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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Impact of USDA's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) on Rural and Urban Economies in the Aftermath of the Great Recession
Reports on the effects of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefit spending on employment, output, and household incomes between 2009-2014. Describes the different impacts of SNAP benefit outlays on urban and rural economies.
Additional links: Report Summary
Author(s): Stephen Vogel, Cristina Miller, Katherine Ralston
Date: 10/2021
Sponsoring organization: USDA Economic Research Service
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Reports on the effects of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefit spending on employment, output, and household incomes between 2009-2014. Describes the different impacts of SNAP benefit outlays on urban and rural economies.
Additional links: Report Summary
Author(s): Stephen Vogel, Cristina Miller, Katherine Ralston
Date: 10/2021
Sponsoring organization: USDA Economic Research Service
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Disparities in COVID-19 Vaccination Status, Intent, and Perceived Access for Noninstitutionalized Adults, by Disability Status — National Immunization Survey Adult COVID Module, United States, May 30–June 26, 2021
Examines COVID-19 vaccination status and intent and perceived vaccine access among adults by disability status. Includes data on vaccination by disability status for those in metropolitan compared to nonmetro areas.
Author(s): A. Blythe Ryerson, Catherine E. Rice, Mei-Chuan Hung, et al.
Citation: MMWR (Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report), 70(39), 1365-1371
Date: 10/2021
Sponsoring organization: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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Examines COVID-19 vaccination status and intent and perceived vaccine access among adults by disability status. Includes data on vaccination by disability status for those in metropolitan compared to nonmetro areas.
Author(s): A. Blythe Ryerson, Catherine E. Rice, Mei-Chuan Hung, et al.
Citation: MMWR (Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report), 70(39), 1365-1371
Date: 10/2021
Sponsoring organization: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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Unintentional Injury Deaths in Children and Youth, 2010–2019
Describes how unintentional injury death rates among children and youth aged 0–19 years have changed from 2010 to 2019, using data from the National Vital Statistics System. Features statistics with breakdowns by 6 levels of population density.
Author(s): Bethany A. West, Rose A. Rudd, Erin K. Sauber-Schatz, Michael Ballesteros
Citation: Journal of Safety Research, 78, 322-330
Date: 09/2021
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Describes how unintentional injury death rates among children and youth aged 0–19 years have changed from 2010 to 2019, using data from the National Vital Statistics System. Features statistics with breakdowns by 6 levels of population density.
Author(s): Bethany A. West, Rose A. Rudd, Erin K. Sauber-Schatz, Michael Ballesteros
Citation: Journal of Safety Research, 78, 322-330
Date: 09/2021
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Disparities in Breast Cancer Survivors in Rural West Texas
Examines a rural Texan county with increased breast cancer mortality to understand the relationship between sociodemographic variables and breast cancer outcomes. Reviews data from 406 women between 1995 and 2014 to explore survival probability by demographic group, insurance status, zip code, and stage of cancer, among others.
Author(s): Hafiz Khan, Drew Rasmussen, Kemesha Gabbidon, et al.
Citation: Cancer Control, 28
Date: 09/2021
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Examines a rural Texan county with increased breast cancer mortality to understand the relationship between sociodemographic variables and breast cancer outcomes. Reviews data from 406 women between 1995 and 2014 to explore survival probability by demographic group, insurance status, zip code, and stage of cancer, among others.
Author(s): Hafiz Khan, Drew Rasmussen, Kemesha Gabbidon, et al.
Citation: Cancer Control, 28
Date: 09/2021
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