Rural Health
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Mechanisms of Resilience and Coping to Intersectional HIV Prevention and Drug-Use Stigma among People who Inject Drugs in Rural Appalachian Ohio
Analyzes perspectives on resilience and coping strategies and behaviors related to stigma reduction and HIV prevention among people who inject drugs (PWID) in rural Appalachian Ohio, utilizing interview data of 35 PWID. Discusses the role of supports for PWID in improving public health outcomes in rural areas.
Author(s): Stacy Endres-Dighe, Ana D. Sucaldito, Renee McDowell, et al.
Citation: Harm Reduction Journal, 22, 18
Date: 02/2025
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Analyzes perspectives on resilience and coping strategies and behaviors related to stigma reduction and HIV prevention among people who inject drugs (PWID) in rural Appalachian Ohio, utilizing interview data of 35 PWID. Discusses the role of supports for PWID in improving public health outcomes in rural areas.
Author(s): Stacy Endres-Dighe, Ana D. Sucaldito, Renee McDowell, et al.
Citation: Harm Reduction Journal, 22, 18
Date: 02/2025
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Nebraska: Roadmap to Strong Rural Health Care
Provides information on sustaining rural hospitals and clinics, growing the rural healthcare workforce in Nebraska, improving access to long-term care, improving rural well-being, and preserving emergency medical services, among other topics related to rural healthcare in Nebraska.
Date: 02/2025
Sponsoring organizations: Nebraska Hospital Association, Nebraska Rural Health Association
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Provides information on sustaining rural hospitals and clinics, growing the rural healthcare workforce in Nebraska, improving access to long-term care, improving rural well-being, and preserving emergency medical services, among other topics related to rural healthcare in Nebraska.
Date: 02/2025
Sponsoring organizations: Nebraska Hospital Association, Nebraska Rural Health Association
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An Analysis of Telehealth in a Post-Pandemic Rural, Midwestern Community: Increased Comfort and a Preference for Primary Care
Discusses the implementation of telehealth in rural, underserved areas during the COVID-19 pandemic and if telehealth remains a sustainable option to provide healthcare. Utilizes 2023 data from 253 survey participants regarding internet access, telehealth usage, and telehealth perceptions.
Author(s): Chase Salmon, Kameron Bell, Eric Reyes, Ellen Ireland, Robin Danek
Citation: BMC Health Services Research, 25, 270
Date: 02/2025
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Discusses the implementation of telehealth in rural, underserved areas during the COVID-19 pandemic and if telehealth remains a sustainable option to provide healthcare. Utilizes 2023 data from 253 survey participants regarding internet access, telehealth usage, and telehealth perceptions.
Author(s): Chase Salmon, Kameron Bell, Eric Reyes, Ellen Ireland, Robin Danek
Citation: BMC Health Services Research, 25, 270
Date: 02/2025
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Evaluating Implementation by Rural Clinics of Evidence-Based Interventions to Promote HPV Vaccination
Discusses evidence-based interventions (EBIs) that are implemented by rural clinics to improve human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine uptake. Analyzes the American Cancer Society (ACS) HPV Vaccinating Adolescents against Cancers Quality Improvement Learning Collaborative and reports on interview feedback from participating rural clinic staff regarding EBI effectiveness.
Author(s): Stephanie Evett, Shelley Walker, Grace W. Ryan, et al.
Citation: Journal of Rural Health, 41(1)
Date: 02/2025
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Discusses evidence-based interventions (EBIs) that are implemented by rural clinics to improve human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine uptake. Analyzes the American Cancer Society (ACS) HPV Vaccinating Adolescents against Cancers Quality Improvement Learning Collaborative and reports on interview feedback from participating rural clinic staff regarding EBI effectiveness.
Author(s): Stephanie Evett, Shelley Walker, Grace W. Ryan, et al.
Citation: Journal of Rural Health, 41(1)
Date: 02/2025
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Factors Associated with Multiple-Death Suicides among Rural US Decedents
Examines themes related to multiple suicides, or suicide confirmed in 2 or more descendants, in rural areas. Utilizes 2013-2021 data from the National Violent Death Reporting System (NVDRS) to analyze suicide deaths in rural areas based on meticulous planning, mutual dependency, unbearable health conditions, and other social factors.
Author(s): Victor A. Soupene, Timothy Hays, Jonathan Davis, J. Priyanka Vakkalanka
Citation: Journal of Rural Health, 41(1)
Date: 02/2025
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Examines themes related to multiple suicides, or suicide confirmed in 2 or more descendants, in rural areas. Utilizes 2013-2021 data from the National Violent Death Reporting System (NVDRS) to analyze suicide deaths in rural areas based on meticulous planning, mutual dependency, unbearable health conditions, and other social factors.
Author(s): Victor A. Soupene, Timothy Hays, Jonathan Davis, J. Priyanka Vakkalanka
Citation: Journal of Rural Health, 41(1)
Date: 02/2025
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Over-the-Counter Naloxone Availability at North Carolina Community Pharmacies: A Secret Shopper Study
Examines access to over-the-counter naloxone at pharmacies in North Carolina. Analyzes data from 600 community pharmacies and provides rural versus urban data on naloxone availability, pharmacy type, cost, and more.
Author(s): Delesha M. Carpenter, Grace T. Marley, Izabela E. Annis, Paul Delamater, Kathleen L. Egan
Citation: Drug and Alcohol Dependence, 267, 112545
Date: 02/2025
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Examines access to over-the-counter naloxone at pharmacies in North Carolina. Analyzes data from 600 community pharmacies and provides rural versus urban data on naloxone availability, pharmacy type, cost, and more.
Author(s): Delesha M. Carpenter, Grace T. Marley, Izabela E. Annis, Paul Delamater, Kathleen L. Egan
Citation: Drug and Alcohol Dependence, 267, 112545
Date: 02/2025
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Impact of Rural School-Based Health Centers on Asthma Management
Examines preventive asthma care for rural students who have access to school-based health centers (SBHCs). Analyzes SBHCs in upstate New York and healthcare encounters related to asthma. Discusses disparities in asthma care for rural students who have access to an SBHC versus those who do not.
Author(s): Wendy M. Brunner, Zhuang Han, Sharon Tennyson, et al.
Citation: The Journal of Pediatrics, 277, 114385
Date: 02/2025
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Examines preventive asthma care for rural students who have access to school-based health centers (SBHCs). Analyzes SBHCs in upstate New York and healthcare encounters related to asthma. Discusses disparities in asthma care for rural students who have access to an SBHC versus those who do not.
Author(s): Wendy M. Brunner, Zhuang Han, Sharon Tennyson, et al.
Citation: The Journal of Pediatrics, 277, 114385
Date: 02/2025
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Peer-Assisted Telemedicine Hepatitis-C Treatment for People Who Use Drugs in Rural Communities: A Mixed Methods Study
Examines the Oregon HOPE TeleHCV study, which provided peer-facilitated telemedicine hepatitis C virus (HCV) treatment for people who use drugs (PWUD) in rural Oregon. Utilizes survey and interview data provided by patients and clinicians to identify effective strategies for building trust and reducing barriers to treatment at the systems, clinical, and peer levels.
Author(s): Kim Hoffman, Gillian Leichtling, Sarah Shin, et al.
Citation: Addiction Science & Clinical Practice, 20, 10
Date: 02/2025
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Examines the Oregon HOPE TeleHCV study, which provided peer-facilitated telemedicine hepatitis C virus (HCV) treatment for people who use drugs (PWUD) in rural Oregon. Utilizes survey and interview data provided by patients and clinicians to identify effective strategies for building trust and reducing barriers to treatment at the systems, clinical, and peer levels.
Author(s): Kim Hoffman, Gillian Leichtling, Sarah Shin, et al.
Citation: Addiction Science & Clinical Practice, 20, 10
Date: 02/2025
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The State of Rural Healthcare: Research and Outlook for 2025
Presents results of a survey of 75 rural healthcare regarding their financial health and strategic priorities. Identifies the top challenges identified by the surveyed organizations. Discusses how providers are addressing strategic priorities in 2025, including cybersecurity and the adoption of digital and artificial intelligence (AI) tools. Requires name, email address, and organization information to download.
Date: 02/2025
Sponsoring organization: Wipfli, LLP
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Presents results of a survey of 75 rural healthcare regarding their financial health and strategic priorities. Identifies the top challenges identified by the surveyed organizations. Discusses how providers are addressing strategic priorities in 2025, including cybersecurity and the adoption of digital and artificial intelligence (AI) tools. Requires name, email address, and organization information to download.
Date: 02/2025
Sponsoring organization: Wipfli, LLP
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Trends in Travel Time to Obtain Surgical Care for Rural Patients
Research letter analyzing travel time to surgical care in rural areas between 2010 and 2020, utilizing Medicare Provider Analysis and Review data. Includes data comparing annual change by surgical procedure type among rural and nonrural beneficiaries.
Author(s): Cody Lendon Mullens, Reagan A. Collins, Nicholas Kunnath, Janice C. Probst, Andrew M. Ibrahim
Citation: JAMA
Date: 02/2025
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Research letter analyzing travel time to surgical care in rural areas between 2010 and 2020, utilizing Medicare Provider Analysis and Review data. Includes data comparing annual change by surgical procedure type among rural and nonrural beneficiaries.
Author(s): Cody Lendon Mullens, Reagan A. Collins, Nicholas Kunnath, Janice C. Probst, Andrew M. Ibrahim
Citation: JAMA
Date: 02/2025
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