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Barriers, Benefits and Behaviors Related to Breakfast Consumption among Rural Adolescents
Analyzes perceived barriers, benefits, and modifiable behaviors that support or interfere with breakfast consumption in 16 racially and economically diverse rural high schools in Minnesota. Includes data for students who reported skipping breakfast in three categories: overall, 0-2 days, or 3 or more days, by socioeconomic status (SES), race, grade, sex, weight categories, breakfast beliefs, barriers, and benefits scales.
Author(s): Mary O. Hearst, Amy Shanafelt, Qi Wang, Robert Leduc, Marilyn S. Nanney
Citation: Journal of School Health, 86(3), 187-194
Date: 03/2016
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Disclosure of Sexual Orientation and Uptake of HIV Testing and Hepatitis Vaccination for Rural Men Who Have Sex With Men
Examines national survey data of rural men who have sex with men to determine whether disclosing their sexual identity to healthcare providers was associated with an increase in HIV testing and hepatitis vaccinations.
Author(s): Nicholas Metheny, Rob Stephenson
Citation: Annals of Family Medicine, 14(2), 155-158
Date: 03/2016
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Association of Long-term PM2.5 Exposure with Mortality Using Different Air Pollution Exposure Models: Impacts in Rural and Urban California
Examines rural versus urban comparison of long-term particulate matter exposure and resulting health effects among elderly populations in California. Includes demographic, mortality, and particulate matter concentration data for rural and urban California, as well as the state as a whole.
Author(s): Cynthia A. Garcia, Poh-Sin Yap, Hye-Youn Park, Barbara L. Weller
Citation: International Journal of Environmental Health Research, 26(2), 145-157
Date: 03/2016
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Correlates to Seroprevalent Herpes Simplex Virus Type 2 Among Rural Appalachian Drug Users
Examines HSV-2 seroprevalence among 499 drug users in a rural Appalachian Kentucky county, and relevant demographic, behavioral, and social network factors. Features statistics on demographics, sexual behavior, and drug use.
Author(s): Dustin B. Stephens, April M. Young, Ursula L. Mullins, Jennifer R. Havens
Citation: Journal of Medical Virology, 88(3), 512-520
Date: 03/2016
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Geographic Variation in Mortality Among Children and Adolescents Diagnosed with Cancer in Tennessee: Does Race Matter?
Presents a study of geographic variation of children and adolescents diagnosed with cancer in rural Tennessee. Analyzes data by race and mortality. Includes a maps of urban/rural mortality and mortality clusters for cancer patients under 21 from 2004-2011.
Author(s): Lisa C. Lindley, Tonny J. Oyana
Citation: Journal of Pediatric Oncology Nursing, 33(2), 129-136
Date: 03/2016
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Independence, Technology, and Connection in Older Age
Explores a wide range of technologies that promote continued independence and productivity for older Americans, including telehealth services for people in rural and underserved areas. Addresses lack of access to broadband or Internet connection in many rural areas.
Date: 03/2016
Sponsoring organization: President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology
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Effects of a Behavioral and Health Literacy Intervention to Reduce Sugar-sweetened Beverages: A Randomized-Controlled Trial
Details a study on the effect of several sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB) consumption intervention programs on rural adults from 8 counties in Appalachian Virginia. Compares the SIPsmartER and the MoveMore intervention programs and tracks their effectiveness at promoting health literacy relating to SSBs. Breaks down data by age, body weight, and educational attainment, as well as several other factors.
Author(s): Jamie M. Zoellner, Valisa E. Hendrick, Wen You, et al.
Citation: International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, 13, 38
Date: 03/2016
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Guadalupe County Hospital Improves Patient Discharge Experience
Discusses how Guadalupe County Hospital, a 10 bed medical and surgical hospital in Santa Rosa, New Mexico, improved its patient discharge experience and patient satisfaction scores through the Small Rural Hospital Transition (SRHT) Project.
Date: 03/2016
Sponsoring organization: National Rural Health Resource Center
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Health Insurance Marketplaces 2016 Open Enrollment Period: Final Enrollment Report
Provides data summarizing Health Insurance Marketplace enrollment activity for health insurance plans during the November 1, 2015 through February 1, 2016 enrollment period, including rural status.
Date: 03/2016
Sponsoring organization: HHS Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation
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Tribal Health Profession Opportunity Grants (HPOG) Program Evaluation: Final Report
Presents findings from an evaluation of the five Tribal Health Profession Opportunity Grant (HPOG) programs funded in the first round of HPOG. Includes information on these health career programs' structure, processes, and training and employment outcomes.
Author(s): Michael Meit, Carol Hafford, Catharine Fromknecht, et al.
Date: 03/2016
Sponsoring organization: Administration for Children and Families
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