Rural Health
Resources by Topic: Tribal communities
Geographical Access and the Substitution of Traditional Healing for Biomedical Services in Two American Indian Tribes
Examines the impact of geographical factors in accessing services for physical and mental health in rural reservation communities. Explores the use of traditional healing services in relation to biomedical services.
Author(s): John C. Fortney, Carol E. Kaufman, David Pollio, et al.
Citation: Medical Care, 50(10), 877-884
Date: 10/2012
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Examines the impact of geographical factors in accessing services for physical and mental health in rural reservation communities. Explores the use of traditional healing services in relation to biomedical services.
Author(s): John C. Fortney, Carol E. Kaufman, David Pollio, et al.
Citation: Medical Care, 50(10), 877-884
Date: 10/2012
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High Food Insecurity and Its Correlates Among Families Living on a Rural American Indian Reservation
Studied the association between food insecurity and sociodemographic characteristics on a rural Native American Reservation in South Dakota, Pine Ridge Reservation.
Author(s): Katherine W. Bauer, Rachel Widome, John Himes, et al.
Citation: American Journal of Public Health, 102(7), 1346-1352
Date: 07/2012
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Studied the association between food insecurity and sociodemographic characteristics on a rural Native American Reservation in South Dakota, Pine Ridge Reservation.
Author(s): Katherine W. Bauer, Rachel Widome, John Himes, et al.
Citation: American Journal of Public Health, 102(7), 1346-1352
Date: 07/2012
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The Impact of State Behavioral Health Reform on Native American Individuals, Families, and Communities
Examines the effects of New Mexico's behavioral health reform efforts in addressing healthcare gaps between tribally-operated facilities and the Indian Health Service (IHS), and the implications for Native Americans.
Author(s): Cathleen E. Willging, Jessica Goodkind, Louise Lamphere, et al.
Citation: Qualitative Health Research, 22(7), 880-896
Date: 07/2012
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Examines the effects of New Mexico's behavioral health reform efforts in addressing healthcare gaps between tribally-operated facilities and the Indian Health Service (IHS), and the implications for Native Americans.
Author(s): Cathleen E. Willging, Jessica Goodkind, Louise Lamphere, et al.
Citation: Qualitative Health Research, 22(7), 880-896
Date: 07/2012
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A Profile of Tribal Health Departments
Explores services offered by tribal health departments and compares those services to local health departments of a similar size.
Additional links: Policy Brief
Author(s): Alana Knudson, Aleena Hernandez, Jessica Kronstadt, et al.
Date: 06/2012
Sponsoring organization: NORC Walsh Center for Rural Health Analysis
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Explores services offered by tribal health departments and compares those services to local health departments of a similar size.
Additional links: Policy Brief
Author(s): Alana Knudson, Aleena Hernandez, Jessica Kronstadt, et al.
Date: 06/2012
Sponsoring organization: NORC Walsh Center for Rural Health Analysis
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Innovative Primary Care Delivery in Rural Alaska: A Review of Patient Encounters Seen by Community Health Aides
Reviews outpatient visits to Community Health Aides (CHAs) and Community Health Practitioners (CHPs) from October 2004 to September 2006 to evaluate the scope of health problems seen by CHA/Ps in remote, rural Alaska to the Alaska Native population. Discusses how the program could serve as a healthcare delivery model for remote areas.
Author(s): Christine Golnick, Elvin Asay, Ellen Provost, et al.
Citation: International Journal of Circumpolar Health, 71(1)
Date: 06/2012
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Reviews outpatient visits to Community Health Aides (CHAs) and Community Health Practitioners (CHPs) from October 2004 to September 2006 to evaluate the scope of health problems seen by CHA/Ps in remote, rural Alaska to the Alaska Native population. Discusses how the program could serve as a healthcare delivery model for remote areas.
Author(s): Christine Golnick, Elvin Asay, Ellen Provost, et al.
Citation: International Journal of Circumpolar Health, 71(1)
Date: 06/2012
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The Last Frontier: Innovative Efforts to Reduce Colorectal Cancer Disparities Among the Remote Alaska Native Population
Measures changes in rate of colorectal cancer screening among the Alaska Native population in rural and remote Alaska between 2005 and 2010. Reports the impact of intervention programs, such as itinerant endoscopy screening clinics and outreach by patient navigators, on rates of screenings.
Author(s): Diana Redwood, Ellen Provost, David Perdue, Donald Haverkamp, David Espey
Citation: Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, 75(3), 474-480
Date: 03/2012
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Measures changes in rate of colorectal cancer screening among the Alaska Native population in rural and remote Alaska between 2005 and 2010. Reports the impact of intervention programs, such as itinerant endoscopy screening clinics and outreach by patient navigators, on rates of screenings.
Author(s): Diana Redwood, Ellen Provost, David Perdue, Donald Haverkamp, David Espey
Citation: Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, 75(3), 474-480
Date: 03/2012
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Weight Status of American Indian and White Elementary School Students Living in the Same Rural Environment, Oklahoma, 2005-2009
Compares statistics on American Indian and White students at three schools in Anadarko, Oklahoma, with categories ranging from underweight to very obese. Includes breakdowns by year, weight status, race, sex, and age.
Author(s): Amanda E. Janitz, William E. Moore, Aietah L. Stephens, Kathryn E. Abbott, June E. Eichner
Citation: Preventing Chronic Disease, 9
Date: 03/2012
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Compares statistics on American Indian and White students at three schools in Anadarko, Oklahoma, with categories ranging from underweight to very obese. Includes breakdowns by year, weight status, race, sex, and age.
Author(s): Amanda E. Janitz, William E. Moore, Aietah L. Stephens, Kathryn E. Abbott, June E. Eichner
Citation: Preventing Chronic Disease, 9
Date: 03/2012
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Characteristics of Telemental Health Service Use by American Indian Veterans
Details a study on the use of telemedicine to treat post-traumatic stress disorder among American Indian and Alaska Native veterans. Discusses the use of video conferencing to provide access to care for rural Native veterans seeking mental health services.
Author(s): Dr. Jay H. Shore, Dr. Elizabeth Brooks, Dr. Heather Anderson, et al.
Citation: Psychiatric Services, 63(2), 179-181
Date: 02/2012
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Details a study on the use of telemedicine to treat post-traumatic stress disorder among American Indian and Alaska Native veterans. Discusses the use of video conferencing to provide access to care for rural Native veterans seeking mental health services.
Author(s): Dr. Jay H. Shore, Dr. Elizabeth Brooks, Dr. Heather Anderson, et al.
Citation: Psychiatric Services, 63(2), 179-181
Date: 02/2012
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A Community Prevention Model to Prevent Children from Inhaling and Ingesting Harmful Legal Products
Describes the framework of a community prevention model (CPM) to reduce the use of harmful legal products by rural Alaskan children. Figure 1 illustrates the CPM as a two-prong approach focusing on a community mobilization strategy and an environmental strategy in homes, schools, and retail locations. Includes a description of activities and expected outcomes for each CPM strategy.
Author(s): K. W. Johnson, J. W. Grube, K. A. Ogilvie, et al.
Citation: Evaluation and Program Planning, 35(1), 113-123
Date: 02/2012
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Describes the framework of a community prevention model (CPM) to reduce the use of harmful legal products by rural Alaskan children. Figure 1 illustrates the CPM as a two-prong approach focusing on a community mobilization strategy and an environmental strategy in homes, schools, and retail locations. Includes a description of activities and expected outcomes for each CPM strategy.
Author(s): K. W. Johnson, J. W. Grube, K. A. Ogilvie, et al.
Citation: Evaluation and Program Planning, 35(1), 113-123
Date: 02/2012
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American Indian Parents' Assessment of and Concern About Their Kindergarten Child's Weight Status, South Dakota, 2005-2006
Examines associations between sociodemographic characteristics and the probability of American Indian parents misclassifying their children's weight status. Includes statistical breakdowns by level of parental concern, ranging from not concerned to very concerned.
Author(s): Chrisa Arcan, Peter J. Hannan, John H. Himes, et al.
Citation: Preventing Chronic Disease, 9
Date: 02/2012
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Examines associations between sociodemographic characteristics and the probability of American Indian parents misclassifying their children's weight status. Includes statistical breakdowns by level of parental concern, ranging from not concerned to very concerned.
Author(s): Chrisa Arcan, Peter J. Hannan, John H. Himes, et al.
Citation: Preventing Chronic Disease, 9
Date: 02/2012
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