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Resources by Topic: Wellness, health promotion, and disease prevention

Developing Empirically Based, Culturally Grounded Drug Prevention Interventions for Indigenous Youth Populations
Describes the relevance of a culturally grounded approach when developing a drug prevention program for Indigenous youth. Includes implications for culturally grounded approaches in behavioral health services and a case example of a drug prevention program for rural Native Hawaiian youth.
Author(s): Scott K. Okamoto, Susana Helm, Suzanne Pel, et al.
Citation: Journal of Behavioral Health Services & Research, 41(1)
Date: 01/2014
Type: Document
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Residency and Racial/Ethnic Differences in Weight Status and Lifestyle Behaviors Among US Youth
Discusses a secondary analysis of a study based on the rates of adolescent obesity and obesity-related behaviors of U.S. students in grades 6-10 during the 2005-2006 school year. Details the results of the analysis by age, gender, race, and whether the students were from metro or nonmetro areas, as well as several other factors.
Author(s): Mary Kay Kenney, Jing Wang, Ron Iannotti
Citation: Journal of Rural Health, 30(1), 89-100
Date: 01/2014
Type: Document
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Rural, Suburban, and Urban Differences in Factors That Impact Physician Adherence to Clinical Preventive Service Guidelines
Highlights a qualitative study based on interviews with 29 primary care physicians from various areas in Missouri regarding barriers to following the clinical preventive service guidelines. Breaks down results by location and perceived barrier, such as outcome expectancy, patient health status, or evidence interpretation.
Author(s): Elaine C. Khoong, Wesley S. Gibbert, Jane M. Garbutt, Walton Sumner, Ross C. Brownson
Citation: Journal of Rural Health, 30(1), 7-16
Date: 01/2014
Type: Document
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The Relationship Between Perceived Burden of Chronic Conditions and Colorectal Cancer Screening Among Appalachian Residents
Describes the perceived burden of multiple morbidity among primarily rural Appalachian adults aged 50-75 and the likelihood these patients will undertake colorectal cancer screenings (CRCS). Discusses the prioritization of CRCS by patients with chronic disease and their physicians. Briefly compares reports from both urban and rural areas.
Author(s): Yelena N. Tarasenko, Steven T. Fleming, Nancy E. Schoenberg
Citation: Journal of Rural Health, 30(1), 40-49
Date: 01/2014
Type: Document
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Outreach Across Populations: 2013 National Needs Assessment of Health Outreach Programs
Provides national data concentrated on farmworker communities served by health outreach programs at community health centers with migrant health funding.
Date: 01/2014
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: Health Outreach Partners
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Promoviendo Pasos a la Salud (Promoting Steps to Wellness): A Lifestyle Improvement Program
Describes the development and implementation of a 12-week program focused on promoting health and well-being by providing education on nutrition, physical activity, and stress reduction to low income, rural residents in Wasco and Hood River counties in Oregon and Klickitat and Skamania counties in Washington.
Author(s): Bianca Fernandez
Date: 01/2014
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: National Center for Farmworker Health
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Examination of the Use of Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Central Appalachia, USA
Evaluates the usage of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) among adults in central Appalachia. Data was collected using a 23-question survey asking about different aspects of CAM, including forms of treatment used, frequency of use, reasons for use, and where CAM therapies were obtained.
Author(s): Duc Nguyen, Paul Gavaza, Leah Hollon, Richard Nicholas
Citation: Rural and Remote Health, 14(1), 2484
Date: 01/2014
Type: Document
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Intergenerational Service Learning Program Improves Aging Knowledge and Expectations and Reduces Ageism in Younger Adults
Discusses a study evaluating the effects of the Living (Well Through) Intergenerational Fitness and Exercise (LIFE) Program, a program supporting holistic health and physical activity for older adults in which younger adults take on the role of trainer.
Author(s): Sarah L. Francis, Jennifer A. Margrett, Kara Hoerr, et al.
Citation: Journal of Youth Development, 9(3)
Date: 2014
Type: Document
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2014 County Health Rankings Key Findings Report
Provides information on county-level health disparities by analyzing health factors and outcomes throughout the U.S. Covers child poverty, smoking, physical inactivity, severe housing problems, availability of mental health providers, and more.
Date: 2014
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
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TIP 56: Addressing the Specific Behavioral Health Needs of Men
Addresses specific treatment needs of adult men with substance use disorders. Reviews gender-specific research and best practices, such as common patterns of initiation of substance use among men and specific treatment issues and strategies. Includes a discussion of how these issues impact rural men.
Date: 2014
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
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