Rural Health
Resources by Topic: Statistics and data
American Indian Health Data Book Full Report Selected Health Concerns in South Dakota
Report details health and wellness data for American Indian communities in the South Dakota. Presents rates of infectious disease, cancer, and chronic disease, among other measures.
Additional links: Executive Summary
Date: 01/2024
Sponsoring organization: South Dakota Department of Health
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Report details health and wellness data for American Indian communities in the South Dakota. Presents rates of infectious disease, cancer, and chronic disease, among other measures.
Additional links: Executive Summary
Date: 01/2024
Sponsoring organization: South Dakota Department of Health
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Mixed-Methods Assessment of Farmworkers' Perceptions of Workplace Compliance with Worker Protection Standards and Implications for Risk Perceptions and Protective Behaviors
Assessed 62 Idahoan farmworkers' perceptions of compliance with Worker Protection Standards alongside urinary pesticide biomonitoring and personal protective equipment use to identify risk and protective behaviors. Includes recommendations for training, communication, and regulations for decreasing pesticide risks for farmworkers.
Author(s): Carla Hyland, Lisa Meierotto, Rebecca L. Som Castellano, Cynthia L. Curl
Citation: Journal of Agromedicine, 29(3), 355-371
Date: 01/2024
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Assessed 62 Idahoan farmworkers' perceptions of compliance with Worker Protection Standards alongside urinary pesticide biomonitoring and personal protective equipment use to identify risk and protective behaviors. Includes recommendations for training, communication, and regulations for decreasing pesticide risks for farmworkers.
Author(s): Carla Hyland, Lisa Meierotto, Rebecca L. Som Castellano, Cynthia L. Curl
Citation: Journal of Agromedicine, 29(3), 355-371
Date: 01/2024
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Stakeholder Perspectives on a Telemedicine Referral and Coordination Model To Expand Medication Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder in Rural Primary Care Clinics
Examines acceptability of utilizing an external telemedicine (TM) vendor to improve access to medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) in rural areas. Analyzes interview data from 7 rural primary care clinics and a TM-MOUD vendor to explore themes such as logistical barriers, stigma, privacy, and access. Includes demographic data on survey respondents as well as acceptability ratings.
Author(s): Allison J. Ober, Alex R. Dopp, Sarah E. Clingan, et al.
Citation: Journal of Substance Use and Addiction Treatment, 156, 209194
Date: 01/2024
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Examines acceptability of utilizing an external telemedicine (TM) vendor to improve access to medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) in rural areas. Analyzes interview data from 7 rural primary care clinics and a TM-MOUD vendor to explore themes such as logistical barriers, stigma, privacy, and access. Includes demographic data on survey respondents as well as acceptability ratings.
Author(s): Allison J. Ober, Alex R. Dopp, Sarah E. Clingan, et al.
Citation: Journal of Substance Use and Addiction Treatment, 156, 209194
Date: 01/2024
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Geographic Variation and Racial Disparities in Adoption of Newer Glucose-Lowering Drugs with Cardiovascular Benefits among US Medicare Beneficiaries with Type 2 Diabetes
Analyzes the use of glucose-lowering drugs (GLDs) among people with type 2 diabetes, utilizing 2017-2018 Medicare Part D beneficiary claims data. Identifies rural-urban and racial disparities in GLD initiation rates, and discusses factors influencing equitable access to cardiovascular treatment.
Author(s): Wei-Han Chen, Yujia Li, Lanting Yang, et al.
Citation: Plos ONE, 19(1), e0297208
Date: 01/2024
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Analyzes the use of glucose-lowering drugs (GLDs) among people with type 2 diabetes, utilizing 2017-2018 Medicare Part D beneficiary claims data. Identifies rural-urban and racial disparities in GLD initiation rates, and discusses factors influencing equitable access to cardiovascular treatment.
Author(s): Wei-Han Chen, Yujia Li, Lanting Yang, et al.
Citation: Plos ONE, 19(1), e0297208
Date: 01/2024
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The Association of Alcohol Use and Heavy Drinking With Subsequent Handgun Carrying Among Youth From Rural Areas
Presents a study on the correlation between alcohol use and handgun carrying among rural youth. Examines past alcohol use by rural youth and young adults aged 12-26 on a scale of never used, used but not heavily, or used heavily. Breaks down data by participant characteristics, such as rebelliousness, family conflict, and education, among other factors.
Author(s): Alice M. Ellyson, Julia P. Schleimer, Kimberly Dalve, et al.
Citation: Journal of Rural Health, 40(1), 181–191
Date: 01/2024
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Presents a study on the correlation between alcohol use and handgun carrying among rural youth. Examines past alcohol use by rural youth and young adults aged 12-26 on a scale of never used, used but not heavily, or used heavily. Breaks down data by participant characteristics, such as rebelliousness, family conflict, and education, among other factors.
Author(s): Alice M. Ellyson, Julia P. Schleimer, Kimberly Dalve, et al.
Citation: Journal of Rural Health, 40(1), 181–191
Date: 01/2024
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2021 Cancer Incidence and Mortality in North Carolina
Reports North Carolina cancer incidence and mortality for the year 2021, including breakdowns by type of cancer and demographic category. Includes county-by-county data.
Date: 01/2024
Sponsoring organization: North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
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Reports North Carolina cancer incidence and mortality for the year 2021, including breakdowns by type of cancer and demographic category. Includes county-by-county data.
Date: 01/2024
Sponsoring organization: North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
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Physician and Advanced Practice Clinician Burnout in Rural and Urban Settings
Describes burnout and contributing work conditions among physicians and advanced practice clinicians, using data from an anonymous electronic survey conducted in March 2022. Explores the effect of COVID-19 on health workforce burnout, and features statistics with breakdowns by urban and rural areas.
Author(s): Melissa L. Harry, Nancy L. Sudak, Mary J. Engels, et al.
Citation: The Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine, 37(1), 43-58
Date: 01/2024
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Describes burnout and contributing work conditions among physicians and advanced practice clinicians, using data from an anonymous electronic survey conducted in March 2022. Explores the effect of COVID-19 on health workforce burnout, and features statistics with breakdowns by urban and rural areas.
Author(s): Melissa L. Harry, Nancy L. Sudak, Mary J. Engels, et al.
Citation: The Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine, 37(1), 43-58
Date: 01/2024
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Mapping AHRQ's 30-Year Investment in Primary Care Research (1990-2020)
Reports on Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) primary care research and its impacts on care delivery from 1990 to 2020. Discusses healthcare quality, equity, care models, person-centered care, workforce, technology, and more. Highlights rural-focused programs and research.
Author(s): M. Rockwell, J. Holtrop, A. Eden, et al.
Date: 01/2024
Sponsoring organization: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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Reports on Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) primary care research and its impacts on care delivery from 1990 to 2020. Discusses healthcare quality, equity, care models, person-centered care, workforce, technology, and more. Highlights rural-focused programs and research.
Author(s): M. Rockwell, J. Holtrop, A. Eden, et al.
Date: 01/2024
Sponsoring organization: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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Medicaid Coverage of Medications to Reverse Opioid Overdose and Treat Alcohol and Opioid Use Disorders
Report discusses access to medications for treating alcohol use disorder (AUD) and opioid use disorder (OUD) via Medicaid. Highlights policies and regulations that effect access and details Medicaid coverage in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, the U.S Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico. Features a discussion about rural access.
Date: 01/2024
Sponsoring organization: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
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Report discusses access to medications for treating alcohol use disorder (AUD) and opioid use disorder (OUD) via Medicaid. Highlights policies and regulations that effect access and details Medicaid coverage in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, the U.S Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico. Features a discussion about rural access.
Date: 01/2024
Sponsoring organization: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
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Mapping Access to Children's Hospitals in Texas
Compares the population of Texas children with the location of children's hospitals to assess distance to care, evaluate bed availability, and highlight areas of disparity. Discusses vehicle access, travel times, and rural health disparities.
Author(s): Shadi Maleki, Nathaniel Dede-Bamfo, Elizabeth Ekren, Milad Mohammadalizadehkorde, Melinda Villagran
Citation: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 21(2), 140
Date: 01/2024
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Compares the population of Texas children with the location of children's hospitals to assess distance to care, evaluate bed availability, and highlight areas of disparity. Discusses vehicle access, travel times, and rural health disparities.
Author(s): Shadi Maleki, Nathaniel Dede-Bamfo, Elizabeth Ekren, Milad Mohammadalizadehkorde, Melinda Villagran
Citation: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 21(2), 140
Date: 01/2024
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