Rural Health
Resources by Topic: Statistics and data
Predictors of Overweight and Obesity in American Indian Families with Young Children
Highlights as study exploring the factors that predict obesity in American Indian families in rural and urban areas. Focuses on factors such as nutrition, physical activity, adult sleep, and child screen time.
Author(s): Alexandra K. Adams, Emily J. Tomayko, Kate Cronin, et al.
Citation: Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, 51(2), 190-198
Date: 02/2019
Type: Document
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Highlights as study exploring the factors that predict obesity in American Indian families in rural and urban areas. Focuses on factors such as nutrition, physical activity, adult sleep, and child screen time.
Author(s): Alexandra K. Adams, Emily J. Tomayko, Kate Cronin, et al.
Citation: Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, 51(2), 190-198
Date: 02/2019
Type: Document
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2017 Vermont Dentists by Rational Service Areas: Population per FTE
County level map of dentists by population service area in the state of Vermont.
Date: 02/2019
Type: Map/Mapping System
Sponsoring organization: Vermont Department of Health
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County level map of dentists by population service area in the state of Vermont.
Date: 02/2019
Type: Map/Mapping System
Sponsoring organization: Vermont Department of Health
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Geographic Access to International Board-Certified Lactation Consultants in Pennsylvania
Study exploring access to International Board-Certified Lactation Consultants in rural and urban counties in Pennsylvania. Compiles county-level data that represents breastfeeding rates, geographic access to certified lactation consultants, and demographic characteristics. Compares proportions of urban and rural young children who have ready access, presenting that information in relation to nationwide disparities in breastfeeding support.
Author(s): Kristin N. Ray, Jill R. Demirci, Lori Uscher-Pines, Debra L. Bogen
Citation: Journal of Human Lactation, 35(1), 90-99
Date: 02/2019
Type: Document
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Study exploring access to International Board-Certified Lactation Consultants in rural and urban counties in Pennsylvania. Compiles county-level data that represents breastfeeding rates, geographic access to certified lactation consultants, and demographic characteristics. Compares proportions of urban and rural young children who have ready access, presenting that information in relation to nationwide disparities in breastfeeding support.
Author(s): Kristin N. Ray, Jill R. Demirci, Lori Uscher-Pines, Debra L. Bogen
Citation: Journal of Human Lactation, 35(1), 90-99
Date: 02/2019
Type: Document
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A Geospatial Analysis of the Impact of the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative on Breastfeeding Initiation in North Carolina
Evaluates the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative's impacts on breastfeeding support and practice in North Carolina. Performs a geographic analysis of data from birth certificates between 2011–2014, including births at a participant hospital, county of residence, and whether mothers live in the same county as a Baby-Friendly hospital. Discusses disparities in breastfeeding support in North Carolina, offering county-level maps that illustrate the accessibility of Baby-Friendly hospitals.
Author(s): Abigail Liberty, Kathryn Wouk, Ellen Chetwynd, et al.
Citation: Journal of Human Lactation, 35(1), 114-126
Date: 02/2019
Type: Document
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Evaluates the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative's impacts on breastfeeding support and practice in North Carolina. Performs a geographic analysis of data from birth certificates between 2011–2014, including births at a participant hospital, county of residence, and whether mothers live in the same county as a Baby-Friendly hospital. Discusses disparities in breastfeeding support in North Carolina, offering county-level maps that illustrate the accessibility of Baby-Friendly hospitals.
Author(s): Abigail Liberty, Kathryn Wouk, Ellen Chetwynd, et al.
Citation: Journal of Human Lactation, 35(1), 114-126
Date: 02/2019
Type: Document
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Insights from the Geographic Spread of the Lyme Disease Epidemic
Study examining the spread of pediatric lime disease in western Pennsylvania, comparing symptoms and provider types between rural and urban areas. Compiles interview data from 773 patients at the Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, discussing implications for public health responses to epidemics in rural and urban settings. Figure 1 illustrates symptoms by type and case rates by age, month, and year of diagnosis.
Author(s): Taylor Eddens, Daniel J. Kaplan, Alyce J. M. Anderson, et al.
Citation: Clinical Infectious Diseases, 68(3), 426-434
Date: 02/2019
Type: Document
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Study examining the spread of pediatric lime disease in western Pennsylvania, comparing symptoms and provider types between rural and urban areas. Compiles interview data from 773 patients at the Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, discussing implications for public health responses to epidemics in rural and urban settings. Figure 1 illustrates symptoms by type and case rates by age, month, and year of diagnosis.
Author(s): Taylor Eddens, Daniel J. Kaplan, Alyce J. M. Anderson, et al.
Citation: Clinical Infectious Diseases, 68(3), 426-434
Date: 02/2019
Type: Document
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A Group Randomized Intervention Trial Increases Participation in the School Breakfast Program in 16 Rural High Schools in Minnesota
Study examining a school-based intervention to increase breakfast consumption in 16 rural Minnesota schools. Draws data from 9th and 10th grade students who were assigned to the intervention group or to control conditions. Discusses intervention programming, including increased access to breakfast services and marketing efforts.
Author(s): Marilyn S. Nanney, Robert Leduc, Mary Hearst, et al.
Citation: Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 119(6), 915-922
Date: 02/2019
Type: Document
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Study examining a school-based intervention to increase breakfast consumption in 16 rural Minnesota schools. Draws data from 9th and 10th grade students who were assigned to the intervention group or to control conditions. Discusses intervention programming, including increased access to breakfast services and marketing efforts.
Author(s): Marilyn S. Nanney, Robert Leduc, Mary Hearst, et al.
Citation: Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 119(6), 915-922
Date: 02/2019
Type: Document
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Using Network and Spatial Data to Better Target Overdose Prevention Strategies in Rural Appalachia
Highlights a study aiming to target individuals most likely to need overdose interventions in rural Appalachia. Examines survey data for spatial and networking patterns in rural eastern Kentucky to identify individuals at risk of a drug overdose.
Author(s): Abby E. Rudolph, April M. Young, Jennifer R. Havens
Citation: Journal of Urban Health, 96(1), 27-37
Date: 02/2019
Type: Document
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Highlights a study aiming to target individuals most likely to need overdose interventions in rural Appalachia. Examines survey data for spatial and networking patterns in rural eastern Kentucky to identify individuals at risk of a drug overdose.
Author(s): Abby E. Rudolph, April M. Young, Jennifer R. Havens
Citation: Journal of Urban Health, 96(1), 27-37
Date: 02/2019
Type: Document
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Assessing Differences in CDC-Funded HIV Testing by Urbanicity, United States, 2016
Explores the rural, urban, and metropolitan differences in 2016 HIV testing funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Includes demographic and geographic information for individuals tested for, or newly diagnosed with, HIV and analyzes data on linkages and referrals to HIV care and prevention services.
Author(s): Deesha Patel, Nicole Taylor-Aidoo, Angèle Marandet, Janet Heitgerd, Barbara Maciak
Citation: Journal of Community Health, 44(1), 95-102
Date: 02/2019
Type: Document
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Explores the rural, urban, and metropolitan differences in 2016 HIV testing funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Includes demographic and geographic information for individuals tested for, or newly diagnosed with, HIV and analyzes data on linkages and referrals to HIV care and prevention services.
Author(s): Deesha Patel, Nicole Taylor-Aidoo, Angèle Marandet, Janet Heitgerd, Barbara Maciak
Citation: Journal of Community Health, 44(1), 95-102
Date: 02/2019
Type: Document
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A Low-Cost, Grab-and-Go Breakfast Intervention for Rural High School Students: Changes in School Breakfast Program Participation Among At-Risk Students in Minnesota
Evaluates results from a low-cost, grab-and-go breakfast intervention implemented in 8 Minnesota high schools to increase breakfast consumption among rural adolescents. Includes data analyzing relationships between U.S. Department of Agriculture School Breakfast Program (SBP) participation before and during the intervention and student characteristics, such as eligibility for free/reduced-price school meals and race/ethnicity.
Author(s): Nicole Larson, Qi Wang, Katherine Grannon, et al.
Citation: Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, 50(2), 125-132.e1
Date: 02/2019
Type: Document
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Evaluates results from a low-cost, grab-and-go breakfast intervention implemented in 8 Minnesota high schools to increase breakfast consumption among rural adolescents. Includes data analyzing relationships between U.S. Department of Agriculture School Breakfast Program (SBP) participation before and during the intervention and student characteristics, such as eligibility for free/reduced-price school meals and race/ethnicity.
Author(s): Nicole Larson, Qi Wang, Katherine Grannon, et al.
Citation: Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, 50(2), 125-132.e1
Date: 02/2019
Type: Document
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Latinx Child Farmworkers in North Carolina: Study Design and Participant Baseline Characteristics
Details a study on the health and wellness of Latinx children from ages 10 to 17 employed as agricultural workers in North Carolina. Bases conclusions on survey interviews of 202 children and presents data by year in school, years as a farm worker, and type of crops farmed, among other measures.
Author(s): Thomas A. Arcury, Taylor J. Arnold, Joanne C. Sandberg
Citation: American Journal of Industrial Medicine, 62(2), 156-167
Date: 02/2019
Type: Document
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Details a study on the health and wellness of Latinx children from ages 10 to 17 employed as agricultural workers in North Carolina. Bases conclusions on survey interviews of 202 children and presents data by year in school, years as a farm worker, and type of crops farmed, among other measures.
Author(s): Thomas A. Arcury, Taylor J. Arnold, Joanne C. Sandberg
Citation: American Journal of Industrial Medicine, 62(2), 156-167
Date: 02/2019
Type: Document
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