Rural Health
Resources by Topic: Wellness, health promotion, and disease prevention
Process Evaluation of Strong Hearts, Healthy Communities: A Rural Community-Based Cardiovascular Disease Prevention Program
Presents the results of an evaluation of a rural community-based cardiovascular disease (CVD) prevention program targeting midlife women in rural parts of Montana and New York. The program included lesson topics and lifestyle intervention strategies to address rural-specific barriers to healthy living. Includes information on participant satisfaction with the program intended to inform future adaptations of the program for rural settings.
Author(s): Urshila Sriram, Kristin Sandreuter, Meredith Graham, et al.
Citation: Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, 51(2), 138-149
Date: 02/2019
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Presents the results of an evaluation of a rural community-based cardiovascular disease (CVD) prevention program targeting midlife women in rural parts of Montana and New York. The program included lesson topics and lifestyle intervention strategies to address rural-specific barriers to healthy living. Includes information on participant satisfaction with the program intended to inform future adaptations of the program for rural settings.
Author(s): Urshila Sriram, Kristin Sandreuter, Meredith Graham, et al.
Citation: Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, 51(2), 138-149
Date: 02/2019
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Addressing the Rural Opioid Addiction and Overdose Crisis Through Cross-Sector Collaboration: Little Falls, Minnesota
Explores a cross-sector community-based care coordination effort to reduce the use of opioids in Little Falls, MN. Discusses the collaboration between a rural hospital and clinic with the Morrison County Accountable Communities for Health (ACH) program and highlights changes to opioid prescribing practices and community awareness of treatment options.
Author(s): Caroline Au-Yeung, Lynn A. Blewett, Kathy Lange
Citation: American Journal of Public Health, 109(2), 260-262
Date: 02/2019
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Explores a cross-sector community-based care coordination effort to reduce the use of opioids in Little Falls, MN. Discusses the collaboration between a rural hospital and clinic with the Morrison County Accountable Communities for Health (ACH) program and highlights changes to opioid prescribing practices and community awareness of treatment options.
Author(s): Caroline Au-Yeung, Lynn A. Blewett, Kathy Lange
Citation: American Journal of Public Health, 109(2), 260-262
Date: 02/2019
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Mujeres Fuertes y Corazones Saludables, a Culturally Tailored Physical Activity and Nutrition Program for Rural Latinas: Findings from a Pilot Study
Provides an overview of a pilot study of a culturally-tailored group-based nutrition education and physical activity program for rural Latinas in Washington state. Discusses the challenges of recruiting and retaining rural Latinas in a lifestyle program, including limited individual resources, changing contact information, and lack of trust.
Author(s): Rebecca A. Seguin, Cynthia K. Perry, Emma Solanki, et al.
Citation: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 16(4), 630
Date: 02/2019
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Provides an overview of a pilot study of a culturally-tailored group-based nutrition education and physical activity program for rural Latinas in Washington state. Discusses the challenges of recruiting and retaining rural Latinas in a lifestyle program, including limited individual resources, changing contact information, and lack of trust.
Author(s): Rebecca A. Seguin, Cynthia K. Perry, Emma Solanki, et al.
Citation: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 16(4), 630
Date: 02/2019
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U.S. Public Health Response to the Measles Outbreak
Offers a testimony from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director of the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases as part of the February 27, 2019, U.S. House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations hearing titled "Confronting a Growing Public Health Threat: Measles Outbreaks in the U.S." Addresses vaccines; the outbreak of measles; U.S. immunization programs and policies; and challenges to preventing vaccine preventative diseases, including disparities in rural areas.
Author(s): Nancy Messonnier
Date: 02/2019
Sponsoring organization: House Committee on Energy and Commerce
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Offers a testimony from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director of the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases as part of the February 27, 2019, U.S. House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations hearing titled "Confronting a Growing Public Health Threat: Measles Outbreaks in the U.S." Addresses vaccines; the outbreak of measles; U.S. immunization programs and policies; and challenges to preventing vaccine preventative diseases, including disparities in rural areas.
Author(s): Nancy Messonnier
Date: 02/2019
Sponsoring organization: House Committee on Energy and Commerce
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Geographic Access to Mammography Facilities and Frequency of Mammography Screening
Explores a study on the role location plays in mammography utilization. Draws data from the Wisconsin Women's Health Study and uses Rural-Urban Commuting Area (RUCA) codes to determine the distance women would have to travel to a mammography facility.
Author(s): Patricia I. Jewett, Ronald E. Gangnon, Elena Elkin, et al.
Citation: Annals of Epidemiology, 28(2), 65-71.e2
Date: 02/2019
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Explores a study on the role location plays in mammography utilization. Draws data from the Wisconsin Women's Health Study and uses Rural-Urban Commuting Area (RUCA) codes to determine the distance women would have to travel to a mammography facility.
Author(s): Patricia I. Jewett, Ronald E. Gangnon, Elena Elkin, et al.
Citation: Annals of Epidemiology, 28(2), 65-71.e2
Date: 02/2019
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Evaluation of the Million Hearts® Cardiovascular Disease Risk Reduction Model: First Annual Report
Evaluates the first year of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Million Hearts Cardiovascular Disease Risk Reduction Model to determine whether, and how, it reduces first-time strokes, heart attacks, and Medicare spending. Covers participant characteristics, including rural or urban status and organization type; approaches used to implement the model; preventative care efforts; experiences with CMS support tools for the project; and reasons for joining and leaving the model.
Author(s): Leslie Conwell, Linda Barterian, Adam Rose, et al.
Date: 02/2019
Sponsoring organizations: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Mathematica Policy Research
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Evaluates the first year of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Million Hearts Cardiovascular Disease Risk Reduction Model to determine whether, and how, it reduces first-time strokes, heart attacks, and Medicare spending. Covers participant characteristics, including rural or urban status and organization type; approaches used to implement the model; preventative care efforts; experiences with CMS support tools for the project; and reasons for joining and leaving the model.
Author(s): Leslie Conwell, Linda Barterian, Adam Rose, et al.
Date: 02/2019
Sponsoring organizations: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Mathematica Policy Research
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Promoting Health and Cost Control in States: How States Can Improve Community Health & Well-Being Through Policy Change
Focuses on how states can support health at a population level through evidence-based policies and collaboration. Covers healthy and affordable housing, how to foster healthy behaviors, promoting healthy living through built environments, economic opportunities, and the connection between health and learning. Summarizes the evidence for each policy recommendation and offers case examples. Addresses rural throughout.
Date: 02/2019
Sponsoring organization: Trust for America's Health
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Focuses on how states can support health at a population level through evidence-based policies and collaboration. Covers healthy and affordable housing, how to foster healthy behaviors, promoting healthy living through built environments, economic opportunities, and the connection between health and learning. Summarizes the evidence for each policy recommendation and offers case examples. Addresses rural throughout.
Date: 02/2019
Sponsoring organization: Trust for America's Health
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