Rural Health
Resources by Topic: Women
Nowhere to Go: Maternity Care Deserts Across the U.S. 2024
Explores maternal healthcare access and provides county-level U.S. maps that show maternity care deserts, hospitals that offer obstetric (OB) care, distribution of OB providers, travel time to maternity care, chronic conditions of birthing people, social drivers of health, and more. Includes rural versus urban characteristics of the maternal health workforce as well as access and policy discussions specific to rural areas.
Date: 09/2024
Sponsoring organization: March of Dimes
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Explores maternal healthcare access and provides county-level U.S. maps that show maternity care deserts, hospitals that offer obstetric (OB) care, distribution of OB providers, travel time to maternity care, chronic conditions of birthing people, social drivers of health, and more. Includes rural versus urban characteristics of the maternal health workforce as well as access and policy discussions specific to rural areas.
Date: 09/2024
Sponsoring organization: March of Dimes
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Relationship Between Food Insecurity and Healthy Eating Behavior for Gestational Diabetes Risk Reduction Among American Indian and Alaska Native Adolescent and Young Adult Females: A Qualitative Exploration
Reports on themes from key informant interviews to understand the connection between food insecurity and gestational diabetes mellitus risk reduction behaviors for American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) young adult women. Discusses the cultural habits related to diet and nutrition, influences on food choices, and issues related to data gathering on diet and nutrition for AI/AN communities.
Author(s): Sarah A. Stotz, Luciana E. Hebert, Lisa Scarton, et al.
Citation: Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, 56(9), 622-630
Date: 09/2024
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Reports on themes from key informant interviews to understand the connection between food insecurity and gestational diabetes mellitus risk reduction behaviors for American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) young adult women. Discusses the cultural habits related to diet and nutrition, influences on food choices, and issues related to data gathering on diet and nutrition for AI/AN communities.
Author(s): Sarah A. Stotz, Luciana E. Hebert, Lisa Scarton, et al.
Citation: Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, 56(9), 622-630
Date: 09/2024
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Maternal and Child Health Services Title V Block Grant - Federated States of Micronesia: FY 2025 Application/FY 2023 Annual Report
Highlights the Federated States of Micronesia's maternal and child health programs. Includes topics related to reducing infant mortality, improving oral and behavioral health, and improving access, among others.
Date: 09/2024
Sponsoring organization: Health Resources and Services Administration
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Highlights the Federated States of Micronesia's maternal and child health programs. Includes topics related to reducing infant mortality, improving oral and behavioral health, and improving access, among others.
Date: 09/2024
Sponsoring organization: Health Resources and Services Administration
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Maternal and Child Health Services Title V Block Grant - Marshall Islands: FY 2025 Application/FY 2023 Annual Report
Highlights the Marshall Islands' maternal and child health programs. Includes topics related to reducing infant mortality, improving oral and behavioral health, and improving access, among others.
Date: 09/2024
Sponsoring organization: Health Resources and Services Administration
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Highlights the Marshall Islands' maternal and child health programs. Includes topics related to reducing infant mortality, improving oral and behavioral health, and improving access, among others.
Date: 09/2024
Sponsoring organization: Health Resources and Services Administration
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Maternal and Child Health Services Title V Block Grant - Northern Mariana Islands: FY 2025 Application/FY 2023 Annual Report
Highlights the Northern Mariana Islands' maternal and child health programs. Includes topics related to reducing infant mortality, improving oral and behavioral health, and improving access, among others.
Date: 09/2024
Sponsoring organization: Health Resources and Services Administration
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Highlights the Northern Mariana Islands' maternal and child health programs. Includes topics related to reducing infant mortality, improving oral and behavioral health, and improving access, among others.
Date: 09/2024
Sponsoring organization: Health Resources and Services Administration
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Maternal and Child Health Services Title V Block Grant - American Samoa: FY 2025 Application/FY 2023 Annual Report
Highlights American Samoa's maternal and child health programs. Includes topics related to reducing infant mortality, improving oral and behavioral health, and improving access, among others.
Date: 09/2024
Sponsoring organization: Health Resources and Services Administration
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Highlights American Samoa's maternal and child health programs. Includes topics related to reducing infant mortality, improving oral and behavioral health, and improving access, among others.
Date: 09/2024
Sponsoring organization: Health Resources and Services Administration
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Maternal and Child Health Services Title V Block Grant - Guam: FY 2025 Application/FY 2023 Annual Report
Highlights Guam's maternal and child health programs. Includes topics related to reducing infant mortality, improving oral and behavioral health, and improving access, among others.
Date: 09/2024
Sponsoring organization: Health Resources and Services Administration
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Highlights Guam's maternal and child health programs. Includes topics related to reducing infant mortality, improving oral and behavioral health, and improving access, among others.
Date: 09/2024
Sponsoring organization: Health Resources and Services Administration
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Maternal and Child Health Services Title V Block Grant - Virgin Islands: FY 2025 Application/FY 2023 Annual Report
Highlights the Virgin Islands' maternal and child health programs. Includes topics related to reducing infant mortality, improving oral and behavioral health, and improving access, among others.
Date: 09/2024
Sponsoring organization: Health Resources and Services Administration
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Highlights the Virgin Islands' maternal and child health programs. Includes topics related to reducing infant mortality, improving oral and behavioral health, and improving access, among others.
Date: 09/2024
Sponsoring organization: Health Resources and Services Administration
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Maternal and Child Health Services Title V Block Grant - Puerto Rico: FY 2025 Application/FY 2023 Annual Report
Highlights Puerto Rico's maternal and child health programs. Includes topics related to reducing infant mortality, improving oral and behavioral health, and improving access, among others.
Date: 09/2024
Sponsoring organization: Health Resources and Services Administration
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Highlights Puerto Rico's maternal and child health programs. Includes topics related to reducing infant mortality, improving oral and behavioral health, and improving access, among others.
Date: 09/2024
Sponsoring organization: Health Resources and Services Administration
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Predictors of a Positive Attitude Towards Rural Practice in Female Osteopathic Medical Students
Results of a study exploring whether rural background, a plan to practice family medicine, and inclination toward civic duty are associated with positive attitudes toward practice of rural medicine among female osteopathic medical students. Uses data from a survey of 97 students at Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine.
Author(s): Dana E. Kahl, Kevin M. Roessger
Citation: Journal of Osteopathic Medicine, 124(12), 521-527
Date: 08/2024
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Results of a study exploring whether rural background, a plan to practice family medicine, and inclination toward civic duty are associated with positive attitudes toward practice of rural medicine among female osteopathic medical students. Uses data from a survey of 97 students at Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine.
Author(s): Dana E. Kahl, Kevin M. Roessger
Citation: Journal of Osteopathic Medicine, 124(12), 521-527
Date: 08/2024
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