Rural Health
Resources by Topic: Statistics and data
Impact of Improving Home Environments on Energy Intake and Physical Activity: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Reports on the effectiveness of a weight control intervention using health coaches to target home environments using the Healthy Homes/Healthy Families model. Examines changes in the patients' physical activity, calorie intake, and weight. The intervention focused on overweight and obese women in rural Georgia who were patients of community health centers.
Author(s): Michelle C. Kegler, Regine Haardörfer, Iris C. Alcantara, et al.
Citation: American Journal of Public Health, 106(1), 143-152
Date: 01/2016
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Reports on the effectiveness of a weight control intervention using health coaches to target home environments using the Healthy Homes/Healthy Families model. Examines changes in the patients' physical activity, calorie intake, and weight. The intervention focused on overweight and obese women in rural Georgia who were patients of community health centers.
Author(s): Michelle C. Kegler, Regine Haardörfer, Iris C. Alcantara, et al.
Citation: American Journal of Public Health, 106(1), 143-152
Date: 01/2016
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Prevalence of Physical Activity Policies and Environmental Strategies in Communities and Worksites: The Iowa Community Transformation Grant
Uses data from community transformation grants to document the prevalence of physical activity policies and environmental strategies for communities and work site settings in 15 rural and 11 urban Iowa counties. Includes statistics on community and work site strategies for policies and the environment by rural versus urban location.
Author(s): Catherine J. Lillehoj, Jason D. Daniel-Ulloa, Faryle Nothwehr
Citation: Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, 58(1), e1-e5
Date: 01/2016
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Uses data from community transformation grants to document the prevalence of physical activity policies and environmental strategies for communities and work site settings in 15 rural and 11 urban Iowa counties. Includes statistics on community and work site strategies for policies and the environment by rural versus urban location.
Author(s): Catherine J. Lillehoj, Jason D. Daniel-Ulloa, Faryle Nothwehr
Citation: Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, 58(1), e1-e5
Date: 01/2016
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Health Literacy Mediates the Relationship between Age and Health Outcomes in Patients with Heart Failure
Discusses a study on the role of health literacy in the relationship between increasing age and negative health outcomes in rural adults with heart failure (HF). Divides participants into younger group (under 65) and an older group (65 and older). Analyzes data by educational attainment, income, and several other factors.
Author(s): Jia-Rong Wu, Debra K. Moser, Darren A. DeWalt, Mary Kay Rayens, Kathleen Dracup
Citation: Circulation: Heart Failure, 9(1), 2250
Date: 01/2016
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Discusses a study on the role of health literacy in the relationship between increasing age and negative health outcomes in rural adults with heart failure (HF). Divides participants into younger group (under 65) and an older group (65 and older). Analyzes data by educational attainment, income, and several other factors.
Author(s): Jia-Rong Wu, Debra K. Moser, Darren A. DeWalt, Mary Kay Rayens, Kathleen Dracup
Citation: Circulation: Heart Failure, 9(1), 2250
Date: 01/2016
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Utility of a Work Process Classification System for Characterizing Non-Fatal Injuries in the Alaskan Commercial Fishing Industry
Describes the application and modification of the Work Process Classification System (WPCS) in Alaskan fishing fleets to categorize non-fatal occupational injuries in the fishing industry. Recognizes work practices that could be pursued for further investigation and future injury prevention efforts.
Author(s): Laura N. Syron, Devin L. Lucas, Viktor E. Bovbjerg, Jeffrey W. Bethel, Laurel D. Kincl
Citation: International Journal of Circumpolar Health, 75(1), 30070
Date: 01/2016
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Describes the application and modification of the Work Process Classification System (WPCS) in Alaskan fishing fleets to categorize non-fatal occupational injuries in the fishing industry. Recognizes work practices that could be pursued for further investigation and future injury prevention efforts.
Author(s): Laura N. Syron, Devin L. Lucas, Viktor E. Bovbjerg, Jeffrey W. Bethel, Laurel D. Kincl
Citation: International Journal of Circumpolar Health, 75(1), 30070
Date: 01/2016
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The 2016 Colorado Health Report Card: Celebrating a Decade of Data
Examines the barriers to pursuing a healthy lifestyle in rural Colorado communities. Provides examples of innovative programs and uses rural-relevant statistics and illustrations to highlight three main areas of interest: poverty, limited healthy options, and limited access to care. Includes county-level health and population-related statistics for all 64 counties in Colorado.
Date: 01/2016
Sponsoring organization: Colorado Health Foundation
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Examines the barriers to pursuing a healthy lifestyle in rural Colorado communities. Provides examples of innovative programs and uses rural-relevant statistics and illustrations to highlight three main areas of interest: poverty, limited healthy options, and limited access to care. Includes county-level health and population-related statistics for all 64 counties in Colorado.
Date: 01/2016
Sponsoring organization: Colorado Health Foundation
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Palliative Care in Rural Minnesota: Findings from Stratis Health's Minnesota Rural Palliative Care Initiative
Describes a 6-year initiative directed by Stratis Health supporting palliative care in rural areas of Minnesota. Features a palliative care development initiative in the rural city of Mora, Minnesota and describes the Rural Palliative Care Measurement Pilot Project testing standardized quality measures in 5 rural communities.
Author(s): Deb McKinley, Janelle Shearer, Karla Weng
Citation: Minnesota Medicine, 99(1), 39-41
Date: 01/2016
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Describes a 6-year initiative directed by Stratis Health supporting palliative care in rural areas of Minnesota. Features a palliative care development initiative in the rural city of Mora, Minnesota and describes the Rural Palliative Care Measurement Pilot Project testing standardized quality measures in 5 rural communities.
Author(s): Deb McKinley, Janelle Shearer, Karla Weng
Citation: Minnesota Medicine, 99(1), 39-41
Date: 01/2016
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ReCAP: Impact of the National Cancer Institute Community Cancer Centers Program on Clinical Trial and Related Activities at a Community Cancer Center in Rural Nebraska
An analysis of clinical trial and related activity data gathered from a rural cancer treatment center in Nebraska participating in the National Cancer Institute Community Cancer Centers Program (NCCCP). Data reviewed includes the number of patients, ratio of underserved patients, types of trials, new cancer services, staffing, and the organization's association with National Cancer Institute designated cancer centers. Also provides a ReCAP, discussing the impacts of participating in the NCCCP.
Author(s): Mehmet Sitki Copur, Ryan Ramaekers, Mithat Gönen, et al.
Citation: Journal of Oncology Practice, 12(1), 67-68
Date: 01/2016
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An analysis of clinical trial and related activity data gathered from a rural cancer treatment center in Nebraska participating in the National Cancer Institute Community Cancer Centers Program (NCCCP). Data reviewed includes the number of patients, ratio of underserved patients, types of trials, new cancer services, staffing, and the organization's association with National Cancer Institute designated cancer centers. Also provides a ReCAP, discussing the impacts of participating in the NCCCP.
Author(s): Mehmet Sitki Copur, Ryan Ramaekers, Mithat Gönen, et al.
Citation: Journal of Oncology Practice, 12(1), 67-68
Date: 01/2016
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A Pilot Study of Gait Function in Farmworkers in Eastern North Carolina
Reports the results of a pilot study working to identify and determine the usefulness of quantitative gait measures in Latino farmworkers in North Carolina. Examines differences in gait between farmworkers and non-farmworkers.
Author(s): Ha T. Nguyen, Stephen B. Kritchevsky, Judy L. Foxworth, et al.
Citation: Journal of Agromedicine, 20(4), 427-433
Date: 01/2016
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Reports the results of a pilot study working to identify and determine the usefulness of quantitative gait measures in Latino farmworkers in North Carolina. Examines differences in gait between farmworkers and non-farmworkers.
Author(s): Ha T. Nguyen, Stephen B. Kritchevsky, Judy L. Foxworth, et al.
Citation: Journal of Agromedicine, 20(4), 427-433
Date: 01/2016
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Washington State Suicide Prevention Plan
Outlines a statewide suicide prevention plan for rural and urban individuals, families, and communities in Washington based on the National Strategy for Suicide Prevention. Describes strategies to prevent suicide and make treatment and support services more accessible. Includes statistics on suicide rates by age and rural or urban location.
Date: 01/2016
Sponsoring organization: Washington State Department of Health
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Outlines a statewide suicide prevention plan for rural and urban individuals, families, and communities in Washington based on the National Strategy for Suicide Prevention. Describes strategies to prevent suicide and make treatment and support services more accessible. Includes statistics on suicide rates by age and rural or urban location.
Date: 01/2016
Sponsoring organization: Washington State Department of Health
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Hospitalizations for Overdose of Pain Medication and Heroin
Presents information on hospitalizations in Pennsylvania for overdoses of pain medication and heroin between 2000 and 2014. Includes data for rural and urban counties.
Date: 01/2016
Sponsoring organization: Pennsylvania Health Care Cost Containment Council
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Presents information on hospitalizations in Pennsylvania for overdoses of pain medication and heroin between 2000 and 2014. Includes data for rural and urban counties.
Date: 01/2016
Sponsoring organization: Pennsylvania Health Care Cost Containment Council
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