Rural Health
Resources by Topic: Women
Cesarean Delivery - New Mexico PRAMS
Reports on data from New Mexico's Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) regarding the prevalence of cesarean sections (c-sections). Includes breakdowns by reason for c-section, age, race/ethnicity, rural/urban residence, and more.
Date: 12/2018
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: New Mexico Department of Health
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Reports on data from New Mexico's Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) regarding the prevalence of cesarean sections (c-sections). Includes breakdowns by reason for c-section, age, race/ethnicity, rural/urban residence, and more.
Date: 12/2018
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: New Mexico Department of Health
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Health Insurance Coverage for Women of Reproductive Age, 2013-16
Explores insurance coverage for women age 15-44 in the U.S. from 2013 to 2016. Presents data by age, ethnicity, and marital status, and other factors. Includes a breakdown of rates by state and metro versus nonmetro.
Author(s): Stacey McMorrow, Emily M. Johnston, Ruby Steedle, Tyler W. Thomas
Date: 12/2018
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: Urban Institute
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Explores insurance coverage for women age 15-44 in the U.S. from 2013 to 2016. Presents data by age, ethnicity, and marital status, and other factors. Includes a breakdown of rates by state and metro versus nonmetro.
Author(s): Stacey McMorrow, Emily M. Johnston, Ruby Steedle, Tyler W. Thomas
Date: 12/2018
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: Urban Institute
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Feasibility of Synchronous Online Focus Groups of Rural Breast Cancer Survivors on Web-based Distress Self-Management
Details a study on a web-based post-diagnosis focus group for women with breast cancer. Bases findings on the perceptions of cancer survivors on the effectiveness of the focus group. Features the perceptions 23 cancer survivors living in rural Nebraska.
Author(s): Robin M. Lally, Christine Eisenhauer, Sydney Buckland, Kevin Kupzyk
Citation: Oncology Nursing Forum, 45(6), E111-E124
Date: 11/2018
Type: Document
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Details a study on a web-based post-diagnosis focus group for women with breast cancer. Bases findings on the perceptions of cancer survivors on the effectiveness of the focus group. Features the perceptions 23 cancer survivors living in rural Nebraska.
Author(s): Robin M. Lally, Christine Eisenhauer, Sydney Buckland, Kevin Kupzyk
Citation: Oncology Nursing Forum, 45(6), E111-E124
Date: 11/2018
Type: Document
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Mobile Mammography Participation Among Medically Underserved Women: A Systematic Review
Describes the effect of mobile programs in promoting mammographic screening participation among medically underserved women. Examines 4 studies conducted in rural areas and 3 studies conducted in both urban and rural areas, through articles published from 2010-2018.
Author(s): Suzanne Vang, Laurie R. Margolies, Lina Jandorf
Citation: Preventing Chronic Disease, 15
Date: 11/2018
Type: Document
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Describes the effect of mobile programs in promoting mammographic screening participation among medically underserved women. Examines 4 studies conducted in rural areas and 3 studies conducted in both urban and rural areas, through articles published from 2010-2018.
Author(s): Suzanne Vang, Laurie R. Margolies, Lina Jandorf
Citation: Preventing Chronic Disease, 15
Date: 11/2018
Type: Document
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QuickStats: Birth Rates by Urbanization Level and Age Group of Mother — National Vital Statistics System, United States, 2017
Line chart showing birth rates for rural and urban mothers by age for 5-year age ranges starting at age 15-19 and ending at age 40-44.
Citation: MMWR (Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report), 67(45), 1281
Date: 11/2018
Type: Chart/Graph
Sponsoring organization: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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Line chart showing birth rates for rural and urban mothers by age for 5-year age ranges starting at age 15-19 and ending at age 40-44.
Citation: MMWR (Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report), 67(45), 1281
Date: 11/2018
Type: Chart/Graph
Sponsoring organization: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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High Prevalence of Non-Communicable Disease Risk Factors among Adolescents in Pohnpei, Micronesia
Reports on a study of secondary school students in Pohnpei state, Federated States of Micronesia, regarding substance use and weight. Compares factors by gender, age group, school type, and grade level. Focuses on alcohol, tobacco, and betel nut use.
Author(s): Delpihn Abraham, Haley L. Cash, A. Mark Durand, et al.
Citation: Hawai'i Journal of Medicine and Public Health, 77(11), 283-288
Date: 11/2018
Type: Document
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Reports on a study of secondary school students in Pohnpei state, Federated States of Micronesia, regarding substance use and weight. Compares factors by gender, age group, school type, and grade level. Focuses on alcohol, tobacco, and betel nut use.
Author(s): Delpihn Abraham, Haley L. Cash, A. Mark Durand, et al.
Citation: Hawai'i Journal of Medicine and Public Health, 77(11), 283-288
Date: 11/2018
Type: Document
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State Options for Promoting Recovery among Pregnant and Parenting Women with Opioid or Substance Use Disorder
Reports on interviews with health officials in Texas, Colorado, and Pennsylvania regarding how their states help pregnant women and young mothers with substance use disorders, focusing on opioids. Discusses Medicaid's role, funding sources of state initiatives, medication-assisted treatment, and issues for incarcerated women. Includes considerations and examples related to rural health throughout.
Author(s): Becky Normile, Carrie Hanlon, Hannah Eichner
Date: 10/2018
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: National Academy for State Health Policy
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Reports on interviews with health officials in Texas, Colorado, and Pennsylvania regarding how their states help pregnant women and young mothers with substance use disorders, focusing on opioids. Discusses Medicaid's role, funding sources of state initiatives, medication-assisted treatment, and issues for incarcerated women. Includes considerations and examples related to rural health throughout.
Author(s): Becky Normile, Carrie Hanlon, Hannah Eichner
Date: 10/2018
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: National Academy for State Health Policy
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HRSA's Home Visiting Program: Supporting Families Impacted by Opioid Use and Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome: A Resource for MIECHV Awardees
Details a report for HRSA's Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting (MIECHV) Program grantees on providing support to families impacted opioid use disorder (OUD) and neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS). Discusses methods of treatments for newborns with NAS and Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) for pregnant women with OUD.
Date: 10/2018
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: Health Resources and Services Administration
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Details a report for HRSA's Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting (MIECHV) Program grantees on providing support to families impacted opioid use disorder (OUD) and neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS). Discusses methods of treatments for newborns with NAS and Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) for pregnant women with OUD.
Date: 10/2018
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: Health Resources and Services Administration
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Trends in Fertility and Mother's Age at First Birth Among Rural and Metropolitan Counties: United States, 2007–2017
Reports on trends in total fertility rates and mean maternal age at first birth overall, and by race and Hispanic origin, with data for rural counties, small or medium metropolitan counties, and large metro counties.
Additional links: Questions for the Lead Author, NCHStats blog
Author(s): Danielle M. Ely, Brady E. Hamilton
Date: 10/2018
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: National Center for Health Statistics
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Reports on trends in total fertility rates and mean maternal age at first birth overall, and by race and Hispanic origin, with data for rural counties, small or medium metropolitan counties, and large metro counties.
Additional links: Questions for the Lead Author, NCHStats blog
Author(s): Danielle M. Ely, Brady E. Hamilton
Date: 10/2018
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: National Center for Health Statistics
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Supporting Family Physician Maternity Care Providers
Summarizes strategies, provides suggestions, and examines the role family physicians play in providing maternity care to the underserved. Also presents ideas for training and retaining family physician maternity care providers in rural areas.
Author(s): Jessica Taylor Goldstein, Scott G. Hartman, Matthew R. Meunier, et al.
Citation: Family Medicine, 50(9), 662-671
Date: 10/2018
Type: Document
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Summarizes strategies, provides suggestions, and examines the role family physicians play in providing maternity care to the underserved. Also presents ideas for training and retaining family physician maternity care providers in rural areas.
Author(s): Jessica Taylor Goldstein, Scott G. Hartman, Matthew R. Meunier, et al.
Citation: Family Medicine, 50(9), 662-671
Date: 10/2018
Type: Document
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