Rural Health
Resources by Topic: Statistics and data
Social Induction via a Social Behavioral Intervention on Changes in Metabolic Risk Factors: A Randomized Controlled Trial in Rural Appalachia, United States
Examines the effects of a social network intervention on metabolic health in rural, Appalachian Kentucky. Presents data of 301 participants, including data on change in body weight, waist circumference, mean arterial blood pressure, and other cardiovascular and metabolic health indicators. Evaluates the relationship between social networks, health behaviors, and physical health outcomes.
Author(s): Eric L. Ding, Kathleen T. Watson, Leila Makarechi, et al.
Citation: Mayo Clinic Proceedings, 99(7), 1058-1077
Date: 07/2024
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Examines the effects of a social network intervention on metabolic health in rural, Appalachian Kentucky. Presents data of 301 participants, including data on change in body weight, waist circumference, mean arterial blood pressure, and other cardiovascular and metabolic health indicators. Evaluates the relationship between social networks, health behaviors, and physical health outcomes.
Author(s): Eric L. Ding, Kathleen T. Watson, Leila Makarechi, et al.
Citation: Mayo Clinic Proceedings, 99(7), 1058-1077
Date: 07/2024
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Improving Pain Self-Management Among Rural Older Adults With Cancer
Results of a study to test the feasibility, acceptability, and changes in pain outcomes from exposure to the Cancer Health Empowerment for Living without Pain, an intervention designed to help patients' communicate effectively with their clinicians. Uses data from interviews with 30 older adults with cancer who were residing in a noninstitutional rural setting and receiving outpatient care at a rural-based clinic in Tennessee in May 2022. Features demographics and statistics on type and stage of cancer.
Author(s): Megan J. Shen, Tammy Stokes, Sarah Yarborough, Jill Harrison
Citation: JAMA Network Open, 7(7), e2421298
Date: 07/2024
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Results of a study to test the feasibility, acceptability, and changes in pain outcomes from exposure to the Cancer Health Empowerment for Living without Pain, an intervention designed to help patients' communicate effectively with their clinicians. Uses data from interviews with 30 older adults with cancer who were residing in a noninstitutional rural setting and receiving outpatient care at a rural-based clinic in Tennessee in May 2022. Features demographics and statistics on type and stage of cancer.
Author(s): Megan J. Shen, Tammy Stokes, Sarah Yarborough, Jill Harrison
Citation: JAMA Network Open, 7(7), e2421298
Date: 07/2024
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Perceived Social and Emotional Support Among Teenagers: United States, July 2021–December 2022
Compares child and parent reported social and emotional support among teens aged 12-17. Utilizes National Health Interview Survey and National Health Interview Survey–Teen data to analyze perceived support and related health conditions, with breakdowns according to sex, age group, race, sexual minority status, family income, parental education, region, and urbanization level, including large central or fringe metropolitan, medium or small metropolitan, or nonmetropolitan.
Author(s): Benjamin Zablotsky, Amanda E. Ng, Lindsey I. Black, et al.
Date: 07/2024
Sponsoring organization: National Center for Health Statistics
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Compares child and parent reported social and emotional support among teens aged 12-17. Utilizes National Health Interview Survey and National Health Interview Survey–Teen data to analyze perceived support and related health conditions, with breakdowns according to sex, age group, race, sexual minority status, family income, parental education, region, and urbanization level, including large central or fringe metropolitan, medium or small metropolitan, or nonmetropolitan.
Author(s): Benjamin Zablotsky, Amanda E. Ng, Lindsey I. Black, et al.
Date: 07/2024
Sponsoring organization: National Center for Health Statistics
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Energizing and Equipping Rural Providers in Washington State to Increase HPV Vaccination of Preteens, Ages 9-12
Describes a partnership to increase human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination among rural and non-English-speaking preteens in Washington State. Discusses collaboration between the Washington Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Washington State Department of Health to provide webinars, printed materials, and more to providers at participating clinics. Includes provider feedback data.
Author(s): Sherri Zorn, DeAnna Pittenger
Date: 07/2024
Sponsoring organization: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
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Describes a partnership to increase human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination among rural and non-English-speaking preteens in Washington State. Discusses collaboration between the Washington Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Washington State Department of Health to provide webinars, printed materials, and more to providers at participating clinics. Includes provider feedback data.
Author(s): Sherri Zorn, DeAnna Pittenger
Date: 07/2024
Sponsoring organization: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
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Changes in Maternity Care Policies and Practices that Support Breastfeeding as Measured by the Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding — United States, 2018–2022
Evaluates hospitals' implementation of the Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding, a set of evidence-based policies and practices to improve breastfeeding outcomes. Utilizes Maternity Practices in Infant Nutrition and Care data from 2018, 2020, and 2022. Includes data on changes in implementation over time, comparisons by state, and hospital characteristics including rural versus urban location.
Author(s): Kristin J. Marks, Lucas Gosdin, Lauren E. O'Connor, Heather C. Hamner, Daurice A. Grossniklaus
Citation: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 24, 475
Date: 07/2024
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Evaluates hospitals' implementation of the Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding, a set of evidence-based policies and practices to improve breastfeeding outcomes. Utilizes Maternity Practices in Infant Nutrition and Care data from 2018, 2020, and 2022. Includes data on changes in implementation over time, comparisons by state, and hospital characteristics including rural versus urban location.
Author(s): Kristin J. Marks, Lucas Gosdin, Lauren E. O'Connor, Heather C. Hamner, Daurice A. Grossniklaus
Citation: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 24, 475
Date: 07/2024
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Risk Factors for Persistent Fatal Opioid-Involved Overdose Clusters in Massachusetts 2011–2021: A Spatial Statistical Analysis with Socio-Economic, Accessibility, and Prescription Factors
Examines locations with high opioid-involved overdose deaths in Massachusetts as well as factors contributing to mortality, such as social infrastructure and opioid prescribing practices. Provides state maps showing opioid overdose rates according to ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA). Includes data on social infrastructure access, opioid prescriptions, and ZCTA clusters, with breakdowns by poverty and race.
Author(s): Sumeeta Srinivasan, Jennifer Pustz, Elizabeth Marsh, Leonard D. Young, Thomas J. Stopka
Citation: BMC Public Health, 24, 1893
Date: 07/2024
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Examines locations with high opioid-involved overdose deaths in Massachusetts as well as factors contributing to mortality, such as social infrastructure and opioid prescribing practices. Provides state maps showing opioid overdose rates according to ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA). Includes data on social infrastructure access, opioid prescriptions, and ZCTA clusters, with breakdowns by poverty and race.
Author(s): Sumeeta Srinivasan, Jennifer Pustz, Elizabeth Marsh, Leonard D. Young, Thomas J. Stopka
Citation: BMC Public Health, 24, 1893
Date: 07/2024
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Implementing Policy and Practice Changes to Support Breastfeeding Duration in New York State Communities
Analyzes the effectiveness of the Creating Breastfeeding Friendly Communities program to reduce disparities in breastfeeding. Examines the breastfeeding supports in place between 2017 and 2023 at selected worksites with breakdowns according to worksite size, social vulnerability, and rurality.
Author(s): Ann Lowenfels, Megan Murphy, Abbie Archibald, Sarah Avellino, Katie Potestio
Citation: Preventing Chronic Disease, 21
Date: 07/2024
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Analyzes the effectiveness of the Creating Breastfeeding Friendly Communities program to reduce disparities in breastfeeding. Examines the breastfeeding supports in place between 2017 and 2023 at selected worksites with breakdowns according to worksite size, social vulnerability, and rurality.
Author(s): Ann Lowenfels, Megan Murphy, Abbie Archibald, Sarah Avellino, Katie Potestio
Citation: Preventing Chronic Disease, 21
Date: 07/2024
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Experiences Participating in Federal Nutrition Assistance Programs During the Early Months of the COVID-19 Pandemic: An Investigation in Vermont
Analyzes participant experiences with federal nutrition assistance programs during the COVID-19 period of July 2020 to September 2020 in Vermont. Utilizes qualitative and quantitative feedback to analyze program participation, food insecurity, perceived stress, and fruit and vegetable intake. Discusses rurality as a factor in food insecurity during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Author(s): Emma H. Spence, Meredith T. Niles, Farryl Bertmann, Emily H. Belarmino
Citation: Nutrition Journal, 23, 74
Date: 07/2024
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Analyzes participant experiences with federal nutrition assistance programs during the COVID-19 period of July 2020 to September 2020 in Vermont. Utilizes qualitative and quantitative feedback to analyze program participation, food insecurity, perceived stress, and fruit and vegetable intake. Discusses rurality as a factor in food insecurity during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Author(s): Emma H. Spence, Meredith T. Niles, Farryl Bertmann, Emily H. Belarmino
Citation: Nutrition Journal, 23, 74
Date: 07/2024
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Positioning Telehealth Policy to Ensure High-Quality, Cost-Effective Care
Presents policy recommendations and suggestions to guide policymakers when considering the future of telehealth. Analyzes peer-reviewed research; government reports; and findings from interviews with payers, providers, provider associations, federal agencies, consumer advocates, technology leaders, policy experts, and other stakeholders. Includes rural references and considerations throughout.
Author(s): Maya Sandalow, Julia Harris, Mikayla Curtis, Marilyn Werber Serafini
Date: 07/2024
Sponsoring organization: Bipartisan Policy Center
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Presents policy recommendations and suggestions to guide policymakers when considering the future of telehealth. Analyzes peer-reviewed research; government reports; and findings from interviews with payers, providers, provider associations, federal agencies, consumer advocates, technology leaders, policy experts, and other stakeholders. Includes rural references and considerations throughout.
Author(s): Maya Sandalow, Julia Harris, Mikayla Curtis, Marilyn Werber Serafini
Date: 07/2024
Sponsoring organization: Bipartisan Policy Center
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Mortality Disparities Among Arrestees by Race, Sentencing Disposition, and Place
Analyzes mortality disparities among justice-involved individuals in South Dakota. Examines the mortality rates of 182,472 unique arrestees from 2000-2016 according to sentence category, cause of death, and location, broken down by urban, rural non-Indian country, and rural Indian country.
Author(s): George Zuo, Beau Kilmer, Nancy Nicosia
Citation: JAMA Health Forum, 5(7)
Date: 07/2024
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Analyzes mortality disparities among justice-involved individuals in South Dakota. Examines the mortality rates of 182,472 unique arrestees from 2000-2016 according to sentence category, cause of death, and location, broken down by urban, rural non-Indian country, and rural Indian country.
Author(s): George Zuo, Beau Kilmer, Nancy Nicosia
Citation: JAMA Health Forum, 5(7)
Date: 07/2024
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