Rural Health
Resources by Topic: Statistics and data
Medicare-Paid Naloxone: Trends in Non-Metropolitan and Metropolitan Areas Metropolitan Areas
Policy brief examining Medicare-paid naloxone dispensing, comparing rates in non-metro and metro areas nationwide. Provides year-by-year data by payer type for 2013-2018, including insurance, Medicaid, and Medicare Part D. Compares numbers of Medicare-paid naloxone prescriptions year-to-year for retail pharmacies, comparing rate changes for rural and metro areas.
Author(s): Chris Delcher, Yue Cheng, Minji Sohn, Jeffery C. Talbert, Patricia R. Freeman
Date: 05/2021
Sponsoring organization: Rural and Underserved Health Research Center
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Policy brief examining Medicare-paid naloxone dispensing, comparing rates in non-metro and metro areas nationwide. Provides year-by-year data by payer type for 2013-2018, including insurance, Medicaid, and Medicare Part D. Compares numbers of Medicare-paid naloxone prescriptions year-to-year for retail pharmacies, comparing rate changes for rural and metro areas.
Author(s): Chris Delcher, Yue Cheng, Minji Sohn, Jeffery C. Talbert, Patricia R. Freeman
Date: 05/2021
Sponsoring organization: Rural and Underserved Health Research Center
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Rural Barriers to Early Lung Cancer Detection: Exploring Access to Lung Cancer Screening Programs in New Hampshire and Vermont
Evaluates how geographic access to lung cancer screening facilities is related to population density, adult smoker distribution, and education level in New Hampshire and Vermont. Utilizes 2013-2017 County Health Rankings data. Discusses the significance of rural-urban access disparities in lung cancer screening, and describes the value of identifying access barriers.
Author(s): Rian M. Hasson, Kayla A. Fay, Joseph D. Phillips, Timothy M. Millington, David J. Finley
Citation: American Journal of Surgery, 221(4), 725-730
Date: 04/2021
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Evaluates how geographic access to lung cancer screening facilities is related to population density, adult smoker distribution, and education level in New Hampshire and Vermont. Utilizes 2013-2017 County Health Rankings data. Discusses the significance of rural-urban access disparities in lung cancer screening, and describes the value of identifying access barriers.
Author(s): Rian M. Hasson, Kayla A. Fay, Joseph D. Phillips, Timothy M. Millington, David J. Finley
Citation: American Journal of Surgery, 221(4), 725-730
Date: 04/2021
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Correlates of Personal Health Record Registration and Utilization among Veterans with HIV
Examines the relationship of registration and utilization of the Veteran Health Administration's (VHA) personal health record - My HealtheVet (MHV) - by a national cohort of veterans registered in MHV and who, prior to their registration, were diagnosed with HIV. Comparisons were made with veterans living with HIV who were not registered. Differences in registration and utilization were analyzed by age, sex, rurality, housing status, and behavior health.
Author(s): Tigran Avoundjian, Lara Troszak, Shayna Cave, et al.
Citation: JAIMA Open, 4(2)
Date: 04/2021
Sponsoring organization: American Medical Informatics Association
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Examines the relationship of registration and utilization of the Veteran Health Administration's (VHA) personal health record - My HealtheVet (MHV) - by a national cohort of veterans registered in MHV and who, prior to their registration, were diagnosed with HIV. Comparisons were made with veterans living with HIV who were not registered. Differences in registration and utilization were analyzed by age, sex, rurality, housing status, and behavior health.
Author(s): Tigran Avoundjian, Lara Troszak, Shayna Cave, et al.
Citation: JAIMA Open, 4(2)
Date: 04/2021
Sponsoring organization: American Medical Informatics Association
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Rural-Urban Differences in Health-Related Quality of Life: Patterns for Cancer Survivors Compared to Other Older Adults
Study examining health-related quality of life for older cancer survivors based on data from Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results-Medicare Health Outcomes Survey (SEER-MHOS), comparing quality of life scores in urban and rural areas. Describes implications for interventions to support physical, social, and emotional health-related quality of life for rural older cancer survivors.
Author(s): Jennifer L. Moss, Casey N. Pinto, Scherezade K. Mama, et al.
Citation: Quality of Life Research, 30, 1131-1143
Date: 04/2021
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Study examining health-related quality of life for older cancer survivors based on data from Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results-Medicare Health Outcomes Survey (SEER-MHOS), comparing quality of life scores in urban and rural areas. Describes implications for interventions to support physical, social, and emotional health-related quality of life for rural older cancer survivors.
Author(s): Jennifer L. Moss, Casey N. Pinto, Scherezade K. Mama, et al.
Citation: Quality of Life Research, 30, 1131-1143
Date: 04/2021
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Integrating Cultural Relevance into a Behavioral mHealth Intervention for Native American Youth
An analysis of a behavioral mHealth intervention for Native American communities, ARORA (Amplifying Resilience Over Restricted Internet Access), co-developed with Native American youth, a clinical psychologist, and a community advisory board. Discusses the key themes and critical components of the intervention as identified by members of the Native American community, and offers recommendations to assist other researchers in their development of a cross-cultural design.
Author(s): Vigil-Hayes, M., Collier, A.F., Hagemann, S., et al.
Citation: Proceedings of the Association for Computing Machinery on Human-Computer Interaction, 5(CSCW1), 165.
Date: 04/2021
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An analysis of a behavioral mHealth intervention for Native American communities, ARORA (Amplifying Resilience Over Restricted Internet Access), co-developed with Native American youth, a clinical psychologist, and a community advisory board. Discusses the key themes and critical components of the intervention as identified by members of the Native American community, and offers recommendations to assist other researchers in their development of a cross-cultural design.
Author(s): Vigil-Hayes, M., Collier, A.F., Hagemann, S., et al.
Citation: Proceedings of the Association for Computing Machinery on Human-Computer Interaction, 5(CSCW1), 165.
Date: 04/2021
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Caring for American Indian and Alaska Native Children and Adolescents
Examines the influence of historical trauma and health inequities on the socioeconomic and health status of AI/AN youth. Discusses the disproportionate mental and cardiovascular health needs, and disease processes of AI/AN youth. Identifies strategies for culturally sensitive care to lessen morbidity, and makes policy recommendations supporting institutional and system changes for improving health outcomes.
Author(s): Bell. S., Deen, J.F., Fuentes, M., Moore, K.
Citation: Pediatrics, 147(4)
Date: 04/2021
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Examines the influence of historical trauma and health inequities on the socioeconomic and health status of AI/AN youth. Discusses the disproportionate mental and cardiovascular health needs, and disease processes of AI/AN youth. Identifies strategies for culturally sensitive care to lessen morbidity, and makes policy recommendations supporting institutional and system changes for improving health outcomes.
Author(s): Bell. S., Deen, J.F., Fuentes, M., Moore, K.
Citation: Pediatrics, 147(4)
Date: 04/2021
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Access to Marketplace Plans with Low Premiums on the Federal Platform Part III: Availability among Current Healthcare.gov Enrollees under the American Rescue Plan
Analyzes access to federally-sponsored Health Insurance Marketplace low premium plans among current HealthCare.gov enrollees under the American Rescue Plan (ARP). Table 2 provides demographic data on zero- and low-premium plan availability for both pre- and post-ARP by rural status, age, income, and race/ethnicity. Includes enrollee data by state for zero- and low-premium plan availability for both pre- and post-ARP.
Author(s): D. Keith Branham, Ann B. Conmy, Thomas DeLeire, et al.
Date: 04/2021
Sponsoring organization: HHS Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation
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Analyzes access to federally-sponsored Health Insurance Marketplace low premium plans among current HealthCare.gov enrollees under the American Rescue Plan (ARP). Table 2 provides demographic data on zero- and low-premium plan availability for both pre- and post-ARP by rural status, age, income, and race/ethnicity. Includes enrollee data by state for zero- and low-premium plan availability for both pre- and post-ARP.
Author(s): D. Keith Branham, Ann B. Conmy, Thomas DeLeire, et al.
Date: 04/2021
Sponsoring organization: HHS Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation
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Access to Marketplace Plans with Low Premiums on the Federal Platform Part II: Availability among Uninsured Non-elderly Adults under the American Rescue Plan
Analyzes the expanded access to federally-sponsored Health Insurance Marketplace low premium plans among eligible uninsured non-elderly adults under the American Rescue Plan (ARP). Table 2 provides demographic data on zero- and low-premium plan availability pre- and post-ARP by rural status, age, income, and race/ethnicity. Includes uninsured non-elderly adult data by state for zero- and low-premium plan availability for both pre- and post-ARP.
Author(s): D. Keith Branham, Ann B. Conmy, Thomas DeLeire, et al.
Date: 04/2021
Sponsoring organization: HHS Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation
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Analyzes the expanded access to federally-sponsored Health Insurance Marketplace low premium plans among eligible uninsured non-elderly adults under the American Rescue Plan (ARP). Table 2 provides demographic data on zero- and low-premium plan availability pre- and post-ARP by rural status, age, income, and race/ethnicity. Includes uninsured non-elderly adult data by state for zero- and low-premium plan availability for both pre- and post-ARP.
Author(s): D. Keith Branham, Ann B. Conmy, Thomas DeLeire, et al.
Date: 04/2021
Sponsoring organization: HHS Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation
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Disparities in Meeting USPSTF Breast, Cervical, and Colorectal Cancer Screening Guidelines Among Women in the United States
Results of a study to determine which sociodemographic characteristics were associated with women meeting US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) guidelines for breast, cervical, and colorectal cancer screening. Features statistics with breakdowns by metropolitan, micropolitan, and rural locations.
Author(s): Gabriel A. Benavidez, Anja Zgodic, Whitney E. Zahnd, Jan M. Eberth
Citation: Preventing Chronic Disease, 18
Date: 04/2021
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Results of a study to determine which sociodemographic characteristics were associated with women meeting US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) guidelines for breast, cervical, and colorectal cancer screening. Features statistics with breakdowns by metropolitan, micropolitan, and rural locations.
Author(s): Gabriel A. Benavidez, Anja Zgodic, Whitney E. Zahnd, Jan M. Eberth
Citation: Preventing Chronic Disease, 18
Date: 04/2021
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Iowa Nursing Demand Survey Report
Summarizes the results of a survey conducted between February and September 2020 on the demand of licensed practical nurses, registered nurses, and advanced registered nurse practitioners in Iowa. Discusses anticipated changes to demand and potential shortages, as well as barriers to recruitment and retention. Presents data by employer type, urban or rural location, and size.
Date: 04/2021
Sponsoring organizations: Iowa Board of Nursing, Iowa Center for Nursing Workforce
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Summarizes the results of a survey conducted between February and September 2020 on the demand of licensed practical nurses, registered nurses, and advanced registered nurse practitioners in Iowa. Discusses anticipated changes to demand and potential shortages, as well as barriers to recruitment and retention. Presents data by employer type, urban or rural location, and size.
Date: 04/2021
Sponsoring organizations: Iowa Board of Nursing, Iowa Center for Nursing Workforce
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