Rural Health
Resources by Topic: Statistics and data
Changes in Screening Test Volume in the National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program during the COVID-19 Pandemic, 2020–2022
Examines trends in National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (NBCCEDP) screening volume from January 2020 to December 2022. Provides data, with comparisons to the pre-pandemic period, on breast and cervical cancer screening volume in metropolitan, urban, and rural areas.
Author(s): Yamisha Bermudez, Amy DeGroff, Jacqueline Miller, et al.
Citation: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 21(7), 816
Date: 06/2024
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Examines trends in National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (NBCCEDP) screening volume from January 2020 to December 2022. Provides data, with comparisons to the pre-pandemic period, on breast and cervical cancer screening volume in metropolitan, urban, and rural areas.
Author(s): Yamisha Bermudez, Amy DeGroff, Jacqueline Miller, et al.
Citation: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 21(7), 816
Date: 06/2024
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Tele-Mental Health Service: Unveiling the Disparity and Impact on Healthcare Access and Expenditures during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Mississippi
Results of a study evaluating use of tele-mental health (TMH) services among rural Mississippi patients, as well as the impact of TMH on all-cause and behavioral health-related healthcare resource utilization and medical expenditures between January 2020 and June 2023. Features statistics including demographics with breakdowns by rural and urban residence.
Author(s): Yunxi Zhang, Lincy S. Lal, Yueh-Yun Lin, et al.
Citation: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 21(7), 819
Date: 06/2024
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Results of a study evaluating use of tele-mental health (TMH) services among rural Mississippi patients, as well as the impact of TMH on all-cause and behavioral health-related healthcare resource utilization and medical expenditures between January 2020 and June 2023. Features statistics including demographics with breakdowns by rural and urban residence.
Author(s): Yunxi Zhang, Lincy S. Lal, Yueh-Yun Lin, et al.
Citation: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 21(7), 819
Date: 06/2024
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Wisconsin 2023 LPN Survey
Provides an overview of the licensed practical nurse (LPN) workforce in Wisconsin, identifies trends, and recommends strategies for improving the capacity and quality of Wisconsin's LPN workforce. Features statistics including demographics, geographic distribution, educational preparation, median income, and rural or urban location.
Author(s): Barbara Bowers, Jeffrey Henriques, Kristin Merss
Date: 06/2024
Sponsoring organizations: School of Nursing, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Wisconsin Center for Nursing
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Provides an overview of the licensed practical nurse (LPN) workforce in Wisconsin, identifies trends, and recommends strategies for improving the capacity and quality of Wisconsin's LPN workforce. Features statistics including demographics, geographic distribution, educational preparation, median income, and rural or urban location.
Author(s): Barbara Bowers, Jeffrey Henriques, Kristin Merss
Date: 06/2024
Sponsoring organizations: School of Nursing, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Wisconsin Center for Nursing
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Navigating Geographic Complexities on data.census.gov
Webinar discussing how to use data.census.gov to select geographic components including rural and urban areas, census tracts, and more. Transcript available underneath the video player.
Date: 06/2024
Sponsoring organization: U.S. Census Bureau
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Webinar discussing how to use data.census.gov to select geographic components including rural and urban areas, census tracts, and more. Transcript available underneath the video player.
Date: 06/2024
Sponsoring organization: U.S. Census Bureau
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Stress, Mental Health, and Risk-Taking: Associations among a Sample of Agricultural Adolescents
Reports on a survey of 298 adolescents living on farms about mental health, anxiety, and risk-taking behaviors related to weapons, violence, and substance use. Discusses the implications of study findings with regard to access to mental healthcare.
Author(s): Josie M. Rudolphi, Richard L. Berg
Citation: International Journal of Research and Public Health, 21(7), 830
Date: 06/2024
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Reports on a survey of 298 adolescents living on farms about mental health, anxiety, and risk-taking behaviors related to weapons, violence, and substance use. Discusses the implications of study findings with regard to access to mental healthcare.
Author(s): Josie M. Rudolphi, Richard L. Berg
Citation: International Journal of Research and Public Health, 21(7), 830
Date: 06/2024
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Texas Biannual Therapy Access Monitoring Report: June 2024
Analyzes pediatric acute care therapy services data for physical, occupational, and speech therapies, as required biannually by the Texas State Legislative Budget Board and the Governor, to determine any adverse impact in access to care in rural, micro, and metro counties.
Date: 06/2024
Sponsoring organization: Texas Health and Human Services
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Analyzes pediatric acute care therapy services data for physical, occupational, and speech therapies, as required biannually by the Texas State Legislative Budget Board and the Governor, to determine any adverse impact in access to care in rural, micro, and metro counties.
Date: 06/2024
Sponsoring organization: Texas Health and Human Services
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Advancing Cancer Workforce Capacity for American Indians and Alaska Natives: The Development of a Validated System to Optimize Trainee Participation and Outcome Tracking
Outlines considerations and strategies for development and implementation of a tracking system to support federally funded workforce diversity programs with limited resources to document, track, and disseminate program outcomes for underrepresented trainees. Provides data on degree completion and professional positions of American Indian/Alaska Native (AIAN) trainees over a 20-year period.
Author(s): Kelly A. Laurila, Laurie D. Rogers, Celina I. Valencia, et al.
Citation: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 21(6), 752
Date: 06/2024
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Outlines considerations and strategies for development and implementation of a tracking system to support federally funded workforce diversity programs with limited resources to document, track, and disseminate program outcomes for underrepresented trainees. Provides data on degree completion and professional positions of American Indian/Alaska Native (AIAN) trainees over a 20-year period.
Author(s): Kelly A. Laurila, Laurie D. Rogers, Celina I. Valencia, et al.
Citation: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 21(6), 752
Date: 06/2024
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New Mexico Substance Use Epidemiology Profile, 2024
Provides county-level data on substance use in New Mexico for youth and adults, with breakdowns by race/ethnicity. Covers alcohol, illicit drugs, tobacco, and mental health. Addresses deaths due to drug overdoses, smoking, alcohol, suicide, alcohol-related chronic disease, and motor vehicle crashes. Includes emergency room visits related to opioid overdoses, and chronic liver disease hospital discharges.
Date: 06/2024
Sponsoring organization: New Mexico Department of Health
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Provides county-level data on substance use in New Mexico for youth and adults, with breakdowns by race/ethnicity. Covers alcohol, illicit drugs, tobacco, and mental health. Addresses deaths due to drug overdoses, smoking, alcohol, suicide, alcohol-related chronic disease, and motor vehicle crashes. Includes emergency room visits related to opioid overdoses, and chronic liver disease hospital discharges.
Date: 06/2024
Sponsoring organization: New Mexico Department of Health
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An Examination of Emergency Food Supply and Distribution in Rural Pennsylvania
Examines the strengths and challenges faced by the Pennsylvania emergency food network in meeting the needs of residents, especially those in rural areas. Uses survey, interview, and observational data from a sample of 22 food banks, 35 partner agencies, and 65 residents served by the partner agencies.
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Author(s): Kristina Brant, Justine Lindemann, Hazel Velasco Palacios, Nicholas Demerly, Jihyun Shin
Date: 06/2024
Sponsoring organization: Center for Rural Pennsylvania
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Examines the strengths and challenges faced by the Pennsylvania emergency food network in meeting the needs of residents, especially those in rural areas. Uses survey, interview, and observational data from a sample of 22 food banks, 35 partner agencies, and 65 residents served by the partner agencies.
Additional links: Executive Summary
Author(s): Kristina Brant, Justine Lindemann, Hazel Velasco Palacios, Nicholas Demerly, Jihyun Shin
Date: 06/2024
Sponsoring organization: Center for Rural Pennsylvania
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The National Aging and Disability Transportation Center (NADTC) 2023 Impact Report
A report that describes the activities and materials developed during 2023 to support transportation programs. Includes information on education and outreach, information and technical assistance, website statistics, and community support, with feedback and audience data from both rural and urban areas.
Date: 06/2024
Sponsoring organization: National Aging and Disability Transportation Center
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A report that describes the activities and materials developed during 2023 to support transportation programs. Includes information on education and outreach, information and technical assistance, website statistics, and community support, with feedback and audience data from both rural and urban areas.
Date: 06/2024
Sponsoring organization: National Aging and Disability Transportation Center
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