Rural Health
Resources by Topic: Statistics and data
A Qualitative Study Defining Perspectives on Rurality and Surgery From Midwestern Medical Schools
Examines beliefs, priorities, and knowledge related to rural surgical practice among medical students in Midwestern medical schools. Presents responses from a survey of 411 students at 11 schools. Compares responses between rural and nonrural students on topics including rural definitions, challenges and benefits of rural general surgery, and more.
Author(s): Chad Z. Simon, Tasha Sparks Joplin, Zachary Meade, et al.
Citation: Journal of Surgical Research, 302, 906-915
Date: 10/2024
view details
Examines beliefs, priorities, and knowledge related to rural surgical practice among medical students in Midwestern medical schools. Presents responses from a survey of 411 students at 11 schools. Compares responses between rural and nonrural students on topics including rural definitions, challenges and benefits of rural general surgery, and more.
Author(s): Chad Z. Simon, Tasha Sparks Joplin, Zachary Meade, et al.
Citation: Journal of Surgical Research, 302, 906-915
Date: 10/2024
view details
Care Patterns and Outcomes for Intrahepatic Cholangiocarcinoma by Rurality of Patient Residence in a Midwestern State
Examines mortality, treatment utilization, and access to care for people with intraheptic cholangiocarcinoma (ICC) in rural, micropolitan, and urban areas, utilizing Iowa Cancer Registry data for 672 patients diagnosed with ICC between 2010 and 2020. Provides data breakdowns by level of rurality on patient demographics, distance to care, type of facility providing care, mortality, and odds of receiving surgery or chemotherapy.
Author(s): Mohammed O. Suraju, Darren M. Gordon, Amanda R. Kahl, et al.
Citation: Journal of Surgical Oncology, 131(3), 450-456
Date: 10/2024
view details
Examines mortality, treatment utilization, and access to care for people with intraheptic cholangiocarcinoma (ICC) in rural, micropolitan, and urban areas, utilizing Iowa Cancer Registry data for 672 patients diagnosed with ICC between 2010 and 2020. Provides data breakdowns by level of rurality on patient demographics, distance to care, type of facility providing care, mortality, and odds of receiving surgery or chemotherapy.
Author(s): Mohammed O. Suraju, Darren M. Gordon, Amanda R. Kahl, et al.
Citation: Journal of Surgical Oncology, 131(3), 450-456
Date: 10/2024
view details
Strengthening the System II: Alaska's Comprehensive Integrated Mental Health Program Plan 2025-2029
Details Alaska's mental health integration plan. Discusses 10 focus areas that cover different aspects of mental health coverage, such as suicide prevention, substance use disorder prevention, and early childhood mental health.
Date: 10/2024
Sponsoring organizations: Alaska Department of Health, Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority
view details
Details Alaska's mental health integration plan. Discusses 10 focus areas that cover different aspects of mental health coverage, such as suicide prevention, substance use disorder prevention, and early childhood mental health.
Date: 10/2024
Sponsoring organizations: Alaska Department of Health, Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority
view details
Montana Healthcare Foundation Annual Report, 2023
Provides an overview of the Montana Healthcare Foundation's work in 2023. Features sections on grantmaking, American Indian health, behavioral health, Medicaid and health policy, public health, school-based health centers, housing, and grant application assistance.
Date: 10/2024
Sponsoring organization: Montana Healthcare Foundation
view details
Provides an overview of the Montana Healthcare Foundation's work in 2023. Features sections on grantmaking, American Indian health, behavioral health, Medicaid and health policy, public health, school-based health centers, housing, and grant application assistance.
Date: 10/2024
Sponsoring organization: Montana Healthcare Foundation
view details
Understanding Veterans in New York: A Needs Assessment of Veterans Recently Separated from the Military
Results of a study to identify barriers to accessing services for New York veterans, and their experiences with healthcare provided through the Department of Veterans Affairs. Offers information to inform policy and practice changes to improve awareness of, access to, and use of needed services. Features statistics with breakdowns by urban and rural areas.
Author(s): Jeanne S. Ringel, Julia Lejeune, Jessica Phillips, et al.
Date: 10/2024
Sponsoring organization: RAND Corporation
view details
Results of a study to identify barriers to accessing services for New York veterans, and their experiences with healthcare provided through the Department of Veterans Affairs. Offers information to inform policy and practice changes to improve awareness of, access to, and use of needed services. Features statistics with breakdowns by urban and rural areas.
Author(s): Jeanne S. Ringel, Julia Lejeune, Jessica Phillips, et al.
Date: 10/2024
Sponsoring organization: RAND Corporation
view details
2024 Nebraska Rural Poll Research Report: Economy and Trade Policy
Analyzes 2024 Nebraska Rural Poll results related to concerns over economic issues, household finances and income, and perceptions of economic policy.
Author(s): Heather Akin, Cheryl Burkhart-Kriesel, Mary Emery, et al.
Date: 10/2024
Sponsoring organization: University of Nebraska-Lincoln
view details
Analyzes 2024 Nebraska Rural Poll results related to concerns over economic issues, household finances and income, and perceptions of economic policy.
Author(s): Heather Akin, Cheryl Burkhart-Kriesel, Mary Emery, et al.
Date: 10/2024
Sponsoring organization: University of Nebraska-Lincoln
view details
Access in Appalachia: Pilot Study
Builds upon the research report, Access in Appalachia Concept and Methodologies–Final Report, to examine the transportation system in North Carolina. Includes data on public, private, and pedestrian/bicycle transit. County-level statistics on access to essential healthcare available in Table 19.
Date: 10/2024
Sponsoring organization: Appalachian Regional Commission
view details
Builds upon the research report, Access in Appalachia Concept and Methodologies–Final Report, to examine the transportation system in North Carolina. Includes data on public, private, and pedestrian/bicycle transit. County-level statistics on access to essential healthcare available in Table 19.
Date: 10/2024
Sponsoring organization: Appalachian Regional Commission
view details
Immigrant Mental Health in North Carolina: A Landscape Analysis
Presents knowledge gained from a collaboration between the North Carolina Institute of Medicine and El Futuro, a community-based nonprofit organization, to build resources for serving immigrants in North Carolina. Features sections on access to mental healthcare for immigrants and policies that influence immigrant mental health. Mentions rural throughout.
Date: 10/2024
Sponsoring organizations: El Futuro, North Carolina Institute of Medicine
view details
Presents knowledge gained from a collaboration between the North Carolina Institute of Medicine and El Futuro, a community-based nonprofit organization, to build resources for serving immigrants in North Carolina. Features sections on access to mental healthcare for immigrants and policies that influence immigrant mental health. Mentions rural throughout.
Date: 10/2024
Sponsoring organizations: El Futuro, North Carolina Institute of Medicine
view details
Environmental Inequality in Estimated Cancer Risk from Airborne Toxic Exposure across United States Communities from 2011 to 2019
Examines disparities in cancer risk due to airborne toxic exposure at the census tract level, utilizing American Community Survey, NATA, and AirToxScreen data sets. Breaks down cancer risk data in rural, suburban, and urban census tracts by race, educational attainment, and median household income, with year-by-year comparisons for the period 2011-2019.
Author(s): Patrick Hurbain, Matthew J. Strickland, Yan Liu, Dingsheng Li
Citation: Environmental Science & Technology, 58(43), 19115-19127
Date: 10/2024
view details
Examines disparities in cancer risk due to airborne toxic exposure at the census tract level, utilizing American Community Survey, NATA, and AirToxScreen data sets. Breaks down cancer risk data in rural, suburban, and urban census tracts by race, educational attainment, and median household income, with year-by-year comparisons for the period 2011-2019.
Author(s): Patrick Hurbain, Matthew J. Strickland, Yan Liu, Dingsheng Li
Citation: Environmental Science & Technology, 58(43), 19115-19127
Date: 10/2024
view details
Emergency Medical Services (EMS): A Look at Disparities in Funding and Outcomes
Details disparities related to rurality, income, sex, and race in emergency medical services (EMS) funding, staffing, and patient outcomes. Provides a case study of local EMS agencies in 11 California counties, highlighting challenges rural agencies face related to funding and quality of care.
Date: 10/2024
Sponsoring organization: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
view details
Details disparities related to rurality, income, sex, and race in emergency medical services (EMS) funding, staffing, and patient outcomes. Provides a case study of local EMS agencies in 11 California counties, highlighting challenges rural agencies face related to funding and quality of care.
Date: 10/2024
Sponsoring organization: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
view details