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Chaturvedi A, Zhu A, Gadela NV, Prabhakaran D, Jafar TH. Social Determinants of Health and Disparities in Hypertension and Cardiovascular Diseases. Hypertension 2024; 81:387-399. [PMID: 38152897 PMCID: PMC10863660 DOI: 10.1161/hypertensionaha.123.21354] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2023]
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High blood pressure causes over 10 million preventable deaths annually globally. Populations in low- and middle-income countries suffer the most, experiencing increased uncontrolled blood pressure and cardiovascular disease (CVD) deaths. Despite improvements in high-income countries, disparities persist, notably in the United States, where Black individuals face up to 4× higher CVD mortality than White individuals. Social determinants of health encompass complex, multidimensional factors linked to an individual's birthplace, upbringing, activities, residence, workplaces, socioeconomic and environmental structures, and significantly affect health outcomes, including hypertension and CVD. This review explored how social determinants of health drive disparities in hypertension and related CVD morbidity from a socioecological and life course perspective. We present evidence-based strategies, emphasizing interventions tailored to specific community needs and cross-sector collaboration to address health inequalities rooted in social factors, which are key elements toward achieving the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goal 3.4 for reducing premature CVD mortality by 30% by 2030.
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- Abhishek Chaturvedi
- Georgetown University, MedStar Washington Hospital Center, Washington, DC (A.C.)
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- Program in Health Services and Systems Research, Duke-NUS Medical School, Singapore (A.Z., T.H.J.)
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- Centre for Chronic Disease Control, New Delhi, India (D.P.)
- Public Health Foundation of India, Gurugram, India (D.P.)
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- Program in Health Services and Systems Research, Duke-NUS Medical School, Singapore (A.Z., T.H.J.)
- Aga Khan University, Karachi, Pakistan (T.H.J.)
- Duke Global Health Institute, Durham, NC (T.H.J.)
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García-Mayor J, Moreno-Llamas A, De La Cruz Sánchez E. A decade beyond the economic recession: A study of health-related lifestyles in urban and rural Spain (2006-2017). Nurs Health Sci 2023; 25:700-711. [PMID: 37937892 DOI: 10.1111/nhs.13063] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2023] [Revised: 10/09/2023] [Accepted: 10/19/2023] [Indexed: 11/09/2023]
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The 2008 economic recession may have affected health-related indicators differently depending on the living environment. We analyze health-related indicators in Spain using data from four Spanish health surveys (2006, 2011, 2014, and 2017, 95 924 individuals aged ≥16 years). In 2006-2011, physical activity decreased among men and women, while in 2006-2017, physical activity only decreased among urban women. Daily vegetable intake, except in rural women, increased in 2006-2011 but decreased in 2006-2017 in all groups. Smoking decreased among urban women in 2006-2011 and 2006-2014 but only decreased among men, and even increased among rural women, in 2006-2017. In 2006-2017, obesity increased among men and urban women, good self-rated health status increased in all groups and flu vaccination declined. Blood pressure and cholesterol control decreased in urban women in 2006-2011 but increased in 2006-2017 in all groups, as well as mammographic and cytological control. Our findings highlight the differential impact of the economic recession on health-related lifestyles according to sex and place of residence, underscoring the need for targeted health policies to address evolving health disparities over time.
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- Jesús García-Mayor
- Public Health and Epidemiology Research Group, San Javier Campus, University of Murcia, San Javier, Spain
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- Public Health and Epidemiology Research Group, San Javier Campus, University of Murcia, San Javier, Spain
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- Public Health and Epidemiology Research Group, San Javier Campus, University of Murcia, San Javier, Spain
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Faraji-Khiavi F, Ghorbani Kalkhajeh S, Gholizadeh B, Dindamal B. Utilization obstacles to hypertension services provided at comprehensive health centers: a content analysis study. Health Res Policy Syst 2023; 21:37. [PMID: 37237314 DOI: 10.1186/s12961-023-00984-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2023] [Accepted: 04/23/2023] [Indexed: 05/28/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Hypertensive patients' failure to refer to health centers for the management of their disease is the most fundamental public health challenge in most societies. The aim of this study was to identify the utilization obstacles to hypertension services provided at comprehensive health centers (CHCs) from the perspective of patients and the staff of health centers. METHODS This was a qualitative study using conventional content analysis which was conducted in 2022. Participants included 15 hypertensive patients referring to CHCs and 10 staff (including personnel of CHCs and expert staff) of Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, southwest of Iran. Data were collected using semi-structured interviews. Interviews were analyzed using content analysis method, and coding was done manually. RESULTS In total, 15 codes and 8 categories were extracted from the interviews which were organized in two main themes of "individual problems" and "systemic problems". More particularly, the main theme of "individual problems" involved attitudinal obstacles, occupational obstacles, and economic obstacles. The main theme of "systemic problems" included educational obstacles, motivational obstacles, procedural obstacles, structural obstacles, and managerial obstacles. CONCLUSION In order to address individual problems associated with the patients' failure to refer to CHCs, we need to take appropriate measures. These include using motivational interviewing techniques and utilizing the effective activity of healthcare liaisons and volunteers in CHCs to increase patients' awareness and change their negative attitudes and misconceptions. To solve systemic problems, it is imperative that effective training courses be held for health center staff.
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- Farzad Faraji-Khiavi
- Atherosclerosis Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Science, Ahvaz, Iran.
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- Healthcare Services Management, Department of Public Health, School of Health, Abadan University of Medical Sciences, Abadan, Iran
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Atherosclerosis Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Science, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Department of Health Services Management, School of Health, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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Huang Z, Ho JS, Ven Yap Q, Chan YH, Tan SY, Ya NKS, Low LP, Tan HC, Koh WP, Chua TSJ, Yoon S. Patterns of motivators and barriers to heart health behaviors among adults with behavior-modifiable cardiovascular risk factors: A population-based survey in Singapore. PLoS One 2022; 17:e0262752. [PMID: 35051229 PMCID: PMC8775312 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0262752] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2021] [Accepted: 01/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES Motivators and barriers are pivotal factors in the adoption of health behaviors. This study aims to identify patterns of the motivators and barriers influencing heart health behaviors among multi-ethnic Asian adults with behavior-modifiable risk factors for heart disease, namely obesity, physical inactivity and smoking. METHODS A population-based survey of 1,000 participants was conducted in Singapore. Participants were assessed for behavior-modifiable risk factors and asked about motivators and barriers to heart health behaviors. Exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses were conducted to identify factors underlying motivator and barrier question items. Logistic regression was conducted to examine the associations of motivator and barrier factors with sociodemographic characteristics. RESULTS The twenty-five motivator and barrier items were classified into three (outcome expectations, external cues and significant others including family and friends) and four (external circumstances, limited self-efficacy and competence, lack of perceived susceptibility, benefits and intentions and perceived lack of physical capability) factors respectively. Among participants with behavior-modifiable risk factors, those with lower education were more likely to be low in motivation factor of "outcome expectations" and "external cues". The well-educated were more likely to be high in the barrier factor of "lack of perceived susceptibility, benefits and intention" and were less likely to have the motivation factor of "significant others (family or friends)". Those aged 60-75 years had low motivations and high barriers compared to their younger counterparts. Older age was more likely to be low in motivation factor of "outcome expectations" and "external cues" and high in barrier factor of "limited self-efficacy and competence" and "perceived lack of physical capability". CONCLUSIONS Findings underscore the importance of a targeted intervention and communication strategy addressing specific motivation and barrier factors in different population segments with modifiable risk factors.
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- Zijuan Huang
- National Heart Centre Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- National Heart Centre Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Biostatistics, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Biostatistics, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, Singapore, Singapore
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- National Heart Centre Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- Low Cardiology Clinic, Mount Elizabeth Medical Centre, Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Cardiology, National University Heart Centre, Singapore, Singapore
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- Healthy Longevity Translational Research Programme, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
- Singapore Institute for Clinical Sciences, Agency for Science Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore, Singapore
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- Health Services and Systems Research, Duke-NUS Medical School, Singapore, Singapore
- Centre for Population Health Research and Implementation (CPHRI), SingHealth Regional Health System, SingHealth, Singapore, Singapore
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Akl C, Akik C, Ghattas H, Obermeyer CM. The cascade of care in managing hypertension in the Arab world: a systematic assessment of the evidence on awareness, treatment and control. BMC Public Health 2020; 20:835. [PMID: 32493255 PMCID: PMC7268748 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-020-08678-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2019] [Accepted: 04/08/2020] [Indexed: 01/22/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Hypertension is a leading risk factor for mortality and morbidity globally and in the Arab world. We summarize the evidence on awareness, treatment, and control of hypertension, to assess the extent of gaps in the hypertension continuum of care. We also assess the influence of gender and other social determinants at each level of the cascade of care. METHODS We searched MEDLINE and SSCI databases for studies published between 2000 and 2017, reporting the rates of awareness, treatment or control of hypertension and/or their determinants in the Arab region. We included sources on both general populations and on clinical populations. The review process was based on the PRISMA guidelines. We present rates on the three stages of the care cascade corresponding to (1) awareness (2) treatment and (3) control of blood pressure, and estimated the losses that occur when moving from one stage to another. We also take stock of the evidence on social determinants and assess the statistical significance of gender differences in awareness, treatment and control. RESULTS Data from 73 articles were included. Substantial proportions of hypertensives were lost at each step of the hypertension care continuum, with more missed opportunities for care resulting from lack of awareness of hypertension and from uncontrolled blood pressure. More than 40% and 19% of all hypertensive individuals were found to be unaware and to have uncontrolled blood pressure, respectively, but among individuals diagnosed with hypertension, less than 21% were untreated. Awareness rates were higher among women than men but this advantage was not consistently translated into better blood pressure control rates among women. CONCLUSIONS This analysis of the cascade of care indicates that barriers to proper diagnosis and adequate control are greater than barriers to delivery of treatment, and discusses potential factors that may contribute to the gaps in delivery.
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- Christelle Akl
- Center for Research on Population and Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, American University of Beirut, P.O. Box: 11-0236, Riad El Solh, Beirut, 1107-2020 Lebanon
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- Center for Research on Population and Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, American University of Beirut, P.O. Box: 11-0236, Riad El Solh, Beirut, 1107-2020 Lebanon
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- Center for Research on Population and Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, American University of Beirut, P.O. Box: 11-0236, Riad El Solh, Beirut, 1107-2020 Lebanon
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- Center for Research on Population and Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, American University of Beirut, P.O. Box: 11-0236, Riad El Solh, Beirut, 1107-2020 Lebanon
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Babatunde-Sowole OO, Power T, Davidson PM, DiGiacomo M, Jackson D. Health screening and preventative health care in refugee women: A qualitative analysis. Contemp Nurse 2020; 56:62-79. [PMID: 32141400 DOI: 10.1080/10376178.2020.1739543] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Background: Regular health screening provides opportunities for early detection and effective treatment of disease. There is underutilisation of health services by migrants from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, particularly refugees in Australia. Aim: To explore the beliefs, understandings, and use of health and healthcare screening services among African refugee women living in Australia. Design/Method: Qualitative secondary analysis. Method: Oral narratives derived from two primary qualitative datasets of Sub-Saharan women in New South Wales, Australia, underwent secondary thematic analysis. Findings: Twenty-two of the forty-two women had refugee status on migrating to Australia. Thematic findings reflection of misinformation, low health literacy, and health screening as not a priority. Conclusions: There is an urgent need to develop innovative strategies to engage refugee migrant women in health screening by provision of culturally meaningful health information. Relevance to clinical practice: Including refugee women's suggestions for information to be provided by health services may improve attitudes towards screening and preventative health care.
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- Faculty of Health, University of Technology Sydney, PO Box 123, Broadway, NSW 2007, Australia
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- Faculty of Health, University of Technology Sydney, PO Box 123, Broadway, NSW 2007, Australia
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- Faculty of Health, University of Technology Sydney, PO Box 123, Broadway, NSW 2007, Australia
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- Faculty of Health, University of Technology Sydney, PO Box 123, Broadway, NSW 2007, Australia
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Rao SS, Saha S. Timeliness of lung cancer diagnosis and treatment: a single-center experience. Asian Cardiovasc Thorac Ann 2019; 27:670-676. [PMID: 31569945 DOI: 10.1177/0218492319881036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Background Lung cancer is the number one cause of cancer death in America. Timely and appropriate care is critical in the management of lung cancer. We retrospectively reviewed our experience at the University of Kentucky to determine whether there were delays from initial presentation to diagnosis and from diagnosis to treatment. Furthermore, if delays existed, whether they affected overall survival and what factors contributed to these holdups in patient care. Methods This was a retrospective review of all patients who were diagnosed with lung cancer at the University of Kentucky between 2014 and 2017, including only those newly diagnosed at our institution and excluding patients who were diagnosed at other hospitals as well as patients with cancer recurrence. Out of a cohort of 3588 patients, only 517 were included. Results The average time between presentation and diagnosis was 43 days, and 86.7% of patients were diagnosed within 60 days. The average time to treatment from diagnosis was 27.5 days with 77.7% of patients being treated with either surgery, chemotherapy, and/or radiation within 42 days. Conclusion The majority of our patients were diagnosed and treated within the recommended time. The 13.3% and 22.3% of patients who did not fall within this timeframe were delayed due to personal reasons, comorbidities, and/or “watchful waiting”. Mortality seemed to be unaffected by any delays in diagnosis or treatment. This analysis is the first step in understanding the challenges in patient care, and can be a tool to institute programs to help patients obtain necessary care.
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- Seema S Rao
- Department of Surgery, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, Arkansas, USA
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- Division of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky, USA
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Grace SG. Barriers to the implementation of isoniazid preventive therapy for tuberculosis in children in endemic settings: A review. J Paediatr Child Health 2019; 55:278-284. [PMID: 30604557 DOI: 10.1111/jpc.14359] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2018] [Revised: 08/15/2018] [Accepted: 12/04/2018] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Isoniazid preventive therapy is one of the key interventions in reducing the risk of active disease among children exposed to tuberculosis. However, initiation and maintenance of this treatment is poor in many areas. This review summarises the existing literature on barriers to implementation of isoniazid preventive therapy for tuberculosis in children in endemic settings. MEDLINE, EMBASE and CINAHL databases were used to search for primary research studies published between 1998 and 2018, specifically mentioning isoniazid preventive therapy, tuberculosis and children. Barriers identified in most study settings included absence of parental risk perception, health-care worker knowledge gaps and treatment access. Focusing on patient-centred care, enhancing community and health-care worker education and securing stable medication supply to effectively deliver this therapy is crucial in order to reduce childhood morbidity and mortality from tuberculosis.
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- Samuel G Grace
- School of Clinical Medicine, University of Queensland Faculty of Medicine, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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Roncoroni J, Tucker CM, Wall W, Wippold G, Ratchford J. Associations of Health Self-efficacy With Engagement in Health-Promoting Behaviors and Treatment Adherence in Rural Patients. FAMILY & COMMUNITY HEALTH 2019; 42:109-116. [PMID: 30768475 DOI: 10.1097/fch.0000000000000219] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Rural residents have lower levels of engagement in health-promoting behaviors and treatment adherence than their urban counterparts. This cross-sectional study sought to understand the role of health self-efficacy as a precursor to engagement in health-promoting behaviors and treatment adherence in 273 rural patients. Structural equation model was used to examine whether health self-efficacy predicted engagement in health-promoting behaviors and treatment adherence. Results show that health self-efficacy predicts engagement in health-promoting behaviors and treatment adherence. Boosting patients' health self-efficacy could be a way of increasing their engagement in health-promoting behaviors and treatment adherence and thus of improving their health outcomes.
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- Julia Roncoroni
- Department of Counseling Psychology, Morgridge College of Education, University of Denver, Denver, Colorado (Dr Roncoroni and Ms Ratchford); Department of Psychology, University of Florida, Gainesville (Dr Tucker); Department of Psychology, Fayetteville State University, Fayetteville, North Carolina (Dr Wall); and Department of Psychology, University of South Carolina, Columbia (Dr Wippold)
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Patient and Nurse Experiences in a Rural Chronic Disease Management Program: A Qualitative Evaluation. Prof Case Manag 2018; 23:10-18. [PMID: 29176339 DOI: 10.1097/ncm.0000000000000244] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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PURPOSE Rural status confounds chronic disease self-management. The purpose of this qualitative, descriptive study was to evaluate the nurse-led "Living Well" chronic disease management program reporting patient recruitment and retention issues since program initiation in 2013. The Chronic Care Model (CCM) was the guiding framework used to reinforce that interdisciplinary teams must have productive patient interactions for their program(s) to be sustainable. PRIMARY PRACTICE SETTING A rural, Midwest county clinic's chronic disease management program. METHODOLOGY AND SAMPLE Observations, interviews, and within- and across-case coding were used. Patients' responses were analyzed to identify (1) reasons for recruitment and retention problems and (2) program elements that were viewed as successful or needing improvement. A convenience sample of 6 rural, English-speaking adults (65 years or older, with no severe cognitive impairment) with at least one chronic condition was recruited and interviewed. RESULTS Themes emerged related to nurse knowledge, availability, and value; peer support; overcoming barriers; adherence enhancement; and family/friends' involvement. Patients reported engagement in self-management activities because of program elements such as support groups and productive nurse-patient interactions. Interdisciplinary communication, commitment, and patient referral processes were identified as reasons for recruitment and retention issues. IMPLICATIONS FOR CASE MANAGEMENT PRACTICE Findings substantiated that certain elements must be present and improved upon for future rural programs to be successful. Interdisciplinary communication may need to be improved to address recruitment and retention problems. It was clear from patient interviews that the nurse coordinators played a major role in patients' self-management adherence and overall satisfaction with the program. This is important to case management because results revealed the need for programs of this nature that incorporate the vital role of nurse coordinators and align with the CCM value of providing a supportive community health care resource for patients with chronic disease.
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Haynes-Maslow L, Osborne I, Jilcott Pitts SB. Best Practices and Innovative Solutions to Overcome Barriers to Delivering Policy, Systems and Environmental Changes in Rural Communities. Nutrients 2018; 10:nu10081012. [PMID: 30081482 PMCID: PMC6116016 DOI: 10.3390/nu10081012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2018] [Revised: 07/25/2018] [Accepted: 07/30/2018] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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To better understand the barriers to implementing policy; systems; and environmental (PSE) change initiatives within Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program-Education (SNAP-Ed) programming in U.S. rural communities; as well as strategies to overcome these barriers, this study identifies: (1) the types of nutrition-related PSE SNAP-Ed programming currently being implemented in rural communities; (2) barriers to implementing PSE in rural communities; and (3) common best practices and innovative solutions to overcoming SNAP-Ed PSE implementation barriers. This mixed-methods study included online surveys and interviews across fifteen states. Participants were eligible if they: (1) were SNAP-Ed staff that were intimately aware of facilitators and barriers to implementing programs, (2) implemented at least 50% of their programming in rural communities, and (3) worked in their role for at least 12 months. Sixty-five staff completed the online survey and 27 participated in interviews. Barriers to PSE included obtaining community buy-in, the need for relationship building, and PSE education. Facilitators included finding community champions; identifying early "wins" so that community members could easily see PSE benefits. Partnerships between SNAP-Ed programs and non-SNAP-Ed organizations are essential to implementing PSE. SNAP-Ed staff should get buy-in from local leaders before implementing PSE. Technical assistance for rural SNAP-Ed programs would be helpful in promoting PSE.
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- Lindsey Haynes-Maslow
- Department of Agricultural and Human Sciences, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27695, USA.
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- Department of Global Studies, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC 27514, USA.
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"Practice What You Teach" Public Health Nurses Promoting Healthy Lifestyles (PHeeL-PHiNe): Program Evaluation. J Ambul Care Manage 2018; 41:171-180. [PMID: 29847404 DOI: 10.1097/jac.0000000000000243] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Healthy lifestyle programs are essential for meeting the challenge of noncommunicable diseases. The Public Health Nurses Promoting Healthy Lifestyles (PHeeL-PHiNe) program engaged nurses from family health clinics in Jerusalem District and included physical activity, healthy nutrition, and motivational skills. Questionnaires were completed at baseline, postintervention, and at 18 months. Results showed a marked effect on health practices. The proportion of nurses consuming a balanced diet and the use of food labels significantly increased and were maintained over time. Short-term improvements in physical activity were also observed. Nurses who practiced a healthy lifestyle were significantly more likely to provide guidance and counseling to families on healthy behaviors.
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Umeukeje EM, Wild MG, Maripuri S, Davidson T, Rutherford M, Abdel-Kader K, Lewis J, Wilkins CH, Cavanaugh K. Black Americans' Perspectives of Barriers and Facilitators of Community Screening for Kidney Disease. Clin J Am Soc Nephrol 2018; 13:551-559. [PMID: 29545381 PMCID: PMC5969459 DOI: 10.2215/cjn.07580717] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2017] [Accepted: 12/18/2017] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Incidence of ESKD is three times higher in black Americans than in whites, and CKD prevalence continues to rise among black Americans. Community-based kidney disease screening may increase early identification and awareness of black Americans at risk, but it is challenging to implement. This study aimed to identify participants' perspectives of community kidney disease screening. The Health Belief Model provides a theoretic framework for conceptualization of these perspectives and optimization of community kidney disease screening activities. DESIGN, SETTING, PARTICIPANTS, & MEASUREMENTS Researchers in collaboration with the Tennessee Kidney Foundation conducted three focus groups of adults in black American churches in Nashville, Tennessee. Questions examined views on CKD information, access to care, and priorities of kidney disease health. Content analysis was used. Guided by the Health Belief Model, a priori themes were generated, and additional themes were derived from the data using an inductive approach. RESULTS Thirty-two black Americans completed the study in 2014. Participants were mostly women (79%) with a mean age of 56 years old (range, 24-78). Two major categories of barriers to kidney disease screening were identified: (1) participant factors, including limited kidney disease knowledge, spiritual/religious beliefs, emotions, and culture of the individual; and (2) logistic factors, including lack of convenience and incentives and poor advertisement. Potential facilitators of CKD screening included provision of CKD education, convenience of screening activities, and use of culturally sensitive and enhanced communication strategies. Program recommendations included partnering with trusted community members, selecting convenient locations, tailored advertising, and provision of compensation. CONCLUSIONS Findings of this study suggest that provider-delivered culturally sensitive education and stakeholder engagement are critical to increase trust, decrease fear, and maximize participation and early identification of kidney disease among black Americans considering community screening.
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- Ebele M. Umeukeje
- Vanderbilt Center for Kidney Disease, Nashville, Tennessee
- Division of Nephrology, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee
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- Department of Psychology, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee
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- Division of Nephrology, Hennepin County Medical Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota
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- Vanderbilt Center for Kidney Disease, Nashville, Tennessee
- Division of Nephrology, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee
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- Vanderbilt Center for Kidney Disease, Nashville, Tennessee
- Division of Nephrology, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee
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- Vanderbilt Center for Kidney Disease, Nashville, Tennessee
- Division of Nephrology, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee
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Jenkins WD, Matthews AK, Bailey A, Zahnd WE, Watson KS, Mueller-Luckey G, Molina Y, Crumly D, Patera J. Rural areas are disproportionately impacted by smoking and lung cancer. Prev Med Rep 2018; 10:200-203. [PMID: 29868368 PMCID: PMC5984228 DOI: 10.1016/j.pmedr.2018.03.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2017] [Revised: 03/14/2018] [Accepted: 03/21/2018] [Indexed: 10/27/2022] Open
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Rural populations have higher rates of late stage lung cancer incidence and mortality compared to urban populations, making them important target populations for low dose computed tomography (LDCT) screening. LDCT screening has been shown to reduce lung cancer mortality and is recommended by the United States Preventive Services Task Force for individuals who meet certain risk criteria. However, rural populations may experience greater system, provider, and individual-level barriers to screening and related health-seeking behavior (e.g. smoking cessation). LDCT screening was first tested in urban, academic centers, so it is still unknown how readily it may be implemented in rural areas. Additionally, rural populations have limited access to both primary care physicians who may refer to LDCT screening and specialty physicians who may perform the screening. Further, rural populations may be less likely to seek screening due to lack of awareness and understanding or other unknown knowledge or psychosocial barriers. There are several strategies that may address these rural specific challenges. First, further research is needed to better understand the individual-level barriers that rural patients experience. Second, to reduce system-level barriers, additional efforts should be made to increase rural access to screening through improved referral processes. Third, creation of decision support materials to equip rural providers to engage their patients in a shared decision making process regarding screening may help reduce physician level barriers. Fourth, development of a holistic approach to smoking cessation may help reduce lung cancer risk in conjunction with LDCT screening.
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- Wiley D Jenkins
- Office of Population Science and Policy, SIU School of Medicine, Springfield, IL 62794-9664, United States
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- College of Nursing, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL, United States
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- Southern Illinois Healthcare, Carbondale, IL 62902, United States
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- Office of Population Science and Policy, SIU School of Medicine, Springfield, IL 62794-9664, United States
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- Community Engaged Research and Implementation Science, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL, United States.,Division of Community Health Sciences, School of Public Health, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL, United States
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- Applied Health Department, Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville, IL, United States
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- Community Engaged Research and Implementation Science, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL, United States.,Division of Community Health Sciences, School of Public Health, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL, United States
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- Office of Population Science and Policy, SIU School of Medicine, Springfield, IL 62794-9664, United States
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- Southern Illinois Healthcare, Carbondale, IL 62902, United States
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Loftus J, Allen EM, Call KT, Everson-Rose SA. Rural-Urban Differences in Access to Preventive Health Care Among Publicly Insured Minnesotans. J Rural Health 2018; 34 Suppl 1:s48-s55. [PMID: 28295584 PMCID: PMC6069955 DOI: 10.1111/jrh.12235] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2016] [Revised: 12/20/2016] [Accepted: 01/30/2017] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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PURPOSE Reduced access to care and barriers have been shown in rural populations and in publicly insured populations. Barriers limiting health care access in publicly insured populations living in rural areas are not understood. This study investigates rural-urban differences in system-, provider-, and individual-level barriers and access to preventive care among adults and children enrolled in a public insurance program in Minnesota. METHODS This was a secondary analysis of a 2008 statewide, cross-sectional survey of publicly insured adults and children (n = 4,388) investigating barriers associated with low utilization of preventive care. Sampling was stratified with oversampling of racial/ethnic minorities. RESULTS Rural enrollees were more likely to report no past year preventive care compared to urban enrollees. However, this difference was no longer statistically significant after controlling for demographic and socioeconomic factors (OR: 1.37, 95% CI: 1.00-1.88). Provider- and system-level barriers associated with low use of preventive care among rural enrollees included discrimination based on public insurance status (OR: 2.26, 95% CI: 1.34-2.38), cost of care concerns (OR: 1.72, 95% CI: 1.03-2.89) and uncertainty about care being covered by insurance (OR: 1.70, 95% CI: 1.01-2.85). These and additional provider-level barriers were also identified among urban enrollees. CONCLUSIONS Discrimination, cost of care, and uncertainty about insurance coverage inhibit access in both the rural and urban samples. These barriers are worthy targets of interventions for publicly insured populations regardless of residence. Future studies should investigate additional factors associated with access disparities based on rural-urban residence.
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- John Loftus
- Program in Health Disparities Research, University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, Minnesota
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- Department of Public Health, St. Catherine University, St. Paul, Minnesota
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- School of Public Health, Division of Health Policy & Management, and SHADAC, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota
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- Program in Health Disparities Research, University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Department of Medicine, and Program in Health Disparities Research, University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, Minnesota
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Baker EA, Elliott M, Barnidge E, Estlund A, Brownson RC, Milne A, Kershaw F, Hashimoto D. Implementing and Evaluating Environmental and Policy Interventions for Promoting Physical Activity in Rural Schools. THE JOURNAL OF SCHOOL HEALTH 2017; 87:538-545. [PMID: 28580669 DOI: 10.1111/josh.12522] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2015] [Revised: 10/17/2016] [Accepted: 01/27/2017] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND Schools are an important setting for improving behaviors associated with obesity, including physical activity. However, within schools there is often a tension between spending time on activities promoting academic achievement and those promoting physical activity. METHODS A community-based intervention provided administrators and teachers with a training on evidence-based public health and then collaborated with them to identify and implement environmental (walking track) and local school policy interventions (brain breaks). The evaluation included conducting in-depth interviews and SOPLAY observations to assess the facilitators and barriers and impact of the dissemination of environmental and policy changes. RESULTS Individual, organizational, intervention, and contextual factors influenced dissemination. Teachers reported that brain breaks increased student focus and engagement with classroom material and decreased student behavioral problems. Students decreased sedentary behavior and increased vigorous behavior. Of the 4 schools, 2 increased walking. CONCLUSIONS Active dissemination of environmental and policy interventions by engaging school administrators and teachers in planning and implementation shows potential for increasing physical activity in rural school settings.
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- Elizabeth A Baker
- College for Public Health and Social Justice, Saint Louis University, 3545 Lafayette Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63130
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- College for Public Health and Social Justice, Saint Louis University, 3545 Lafayette Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63130
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- College for Public Health and Social Justice, Saint Louis University, 3545 Lafayette Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63130
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- College for Public Health and Social Justice, Saint Louis University, 3545 Lafayette Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63130
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- Brown School, Division of Public Health Sciences and Siteman Cancer Center, Washington University School of Medicine, Washington University in St. Louis, One Brookings Drive, Campus Box 1196, St. Louis, MO 63130
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- College for Public Health and Social Justice, Saint Louis University, 3545 Lafayette Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63130
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- Saint Louis University College for Public Health and Social Justice, 3545 Lafayette Ave., St. Louis, MO 63130
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Effectiveness of a Pharmacist-Led Cardiovascular Risk Reduction Clinic in Rural Perry County, Alabama. Int J Chronic Dis 2016; 2016:4304761. [PMID: 27525302 PMCID: PMC4976181 DOI: 10.1155/2016/4304761] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2016] [Accepted: 06/26/2016] [Indexed: 01/19/2023] Open
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Background. The Cardiovascular Risk Reduction Clinic (CRRC) in Perry County, Alabama, provides free pharmacist-led services. Clinic goals include improving health outcomes and reducing cardiovascular risk factors. Objective. To investigate the effectiveness of the CRRC in rural Perry County, Alabama. The reduction of the modifiable cardiovascular risk factors, blood pressure and body mass index, was evaluated to measure a decrease from baseline to last clinic date. Methods. This retrospective chart review identified 130 patients with at least two blood pressure and BMI measurements from baseline to June 30, 2010. The patients' paper files were used to collect baseline data and most recent measurements, which were recorded on a data collection sheet. Results. There was a statistically significant reduction in systolic blood pressure of 4.08 mmHg, 3.25 mmHg reduction in diastolic blood pressure, and 0.42 kg/m(2) reduction in mean BMI. At their last visit prior to June 30, 2010, 59% of hypertensive patients and 35% of diabetic patients were meeting their blood pressure goals. Conclusion. Pharmacist-led management of patients with cardiovascular risk factors significantly reduced blood pressure and allowed more patients to meet their hypertension treatment goals. Despite being modest, reductions in blood pressure and BMI help reduce overall cardiovascular risks.
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De la Cruz-Sánchez E, Aguirre-Gómez L. Health related lifestyle and preventive medical care of rural Spanish women compared to their urban counterparts. J Immigr Minor Health 2016; 16:712-8. [PMID: 24057806 DOI: 10.1007/s10903-013-9911-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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The objective of this work is to study the differences in health related behavior, habits and preventive health care attendance between women living in rural areas and their metropolitan counterparts in Spain. We analyzed health related behavior (such as leisure time physical activity, smoking, alcohol use and other health related dietary patterns) and preventive medical attendance (gynecological attendance, mammography frequency, flu vaccinations, cholesterol and blood pressure checks) in a total of 17,833 women older than 16 from the Spanish National Health Survey 2006. A multinomial logistic regression model was employed to compare groups (adjusted for age and social class). The main findings of this study is that the likelihood of receiving and attending to preventive public health care services was significantly lower for women in medium-sized urban or rural and remote locations than those living in metropolitan areas, as well as differences in health-related lifestyle behaviours.
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- Ernesto De la Cruz-Sánchez
- Universidad de Murcia, Campus de San Javier, Calle Argentina, s/n, 30720, Santiago de la Ribera, Murcia, Spain,
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Stol YH, Asscher ECA, Schermer MHN. Reasons to Participate or not to Participate in Cardiovascular Health Checks: A Review of the Literature: Table 1. Public Health Ethics 2015. [DOI: 10.1093/phe/phv030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Cohen D, Manuel DG, Sanmartin C. Do Rural Patients in Canada Underutilize Preventive Care for Myocardial Infarction? J Rural Health 2015; 32:345-352. [PMID: 26515721 DOI: 10.1111/jrh.12158] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/17/2015] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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PURPOSE The objective of this study was to explore Canadian rural-urban differences in the use of primary and secondary preventive diagnostic services for acute myocardial infarction (AMI)-a condition that is amenable to primary health care prevention efforts. METHODS We examined primary and secondary preventive care services utilized 2 years prior to a patient's first AMI in a cohort of 30,491 patients in Ontario, Canada, from 2010 to 2012. Using logistic regression, rural-urban differences in lipid testing, glucose testing, stress testing, electrocardiograms, and echocardiograms in middle-age and senior patients were examined. FINDINGS The odds of rural patients receiving care for primary preventive screening were more than 50% lower than the odds for urban patients, with rural seniors being the most affected. Lipid testing: middle-age OR 0.519 (95% CI, 0.469-0.574), senior OR 0.422 (0.386-0.460); glucose testing: middle-age OR 0.471 (0.426-0.521), senior OR 0.359 (0.328-0.394). The odds of rural patients receiving secondary preventive diagnostic care were also lower than the odds for urban patients, but differences between the age groups were not as apparent. Stress testing: middle-age OR 0.745 (95%CI, 0.642-0.866), senior OR 0.726 (0.643-0.820); electrocardiogram: middle-age OR 0.815 (0.737-0.901), senior OR 0.724 (0.659-0.795); echocardiogram: middle-age OR 0.755 (0.655-0.869), senior OR 0.746 (0.681-0.818). CONCLUSIONS Study results support ongoing concerns related to health care for rural Canadians by demonstrating underutilization of AMI preventive diagnostic care among rural patients. Rural seniors are most at risk. These results have implications for rural health care as well as seniors' health policy in Canada.
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- Deborah Cohen
- Department of Population Health, University of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. .,Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences, Ontario, Canada.
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- Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences, Ontario, Canada.,Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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Despite the known dangers of pregnancy smoking, rates remain high, especially in the rural, Southern United States. Interventions are effective, but few have been developed and tested in regions with high rates of pregnancy smoking, a culture that normalizes smoking, and a hard-to-reach prenatal population. The goals were to describe a smoking cessation intervention, the Tennessee Intervention for Pregnant Smokers program, and examine the impact on quit rates compared to usual care. Additionally we sought to examine reduction in smoking levels and number of quit attempts related to the intervention and finally to examine the impact of the intervention on birth outcomes. Intervention and historical control group participants, all smokers at entry to prenatal care, were recruited from five medical practices providing prenatal care in rural, South-Central Appalachia. The intervention, an expanded 5A’s (Ask, Advise, Assess, Assist, Arrange) model, was delivered by trained health educators. Over 28% of intervention group women quit smoking, compared to 9.8% in the control group. Two thirds of intervention group women significantly reduced smoking by delivery, with 40%+ attempting to quit at least once. Compared to controls, intervention group women saw significantly better birth outcomes, including newborns weighing 270g more and 50% less likely to have a neonatal intensive care unit admission. Among intervention group participants, those who quit smoking had significantly better birth outcomes than those who did not quit smoking. Findings point to the potential for appropriately tailored pregnancy smoking interventions to produce substantial improvements in birth outcomes within populations with health disparities.
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Barnidge EK, Baker EA, Estlund A, Motton F, Hipp PR, Brownson RC. A Participatory Regional Partnership Approach to Promote Nutrition and Physical Activity Through Environmental and Policy Change in Rural Missouri. Prev Chronic Dis 2015; 12:E92. [PMID: 26068413 PMCID: PMC4467256 DOI: 10.5888/pcd12.140593] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Rural residents are less likely than urban and suburban residents to meet recommendations for nutrition and physical activity. Interventions at the environmental and policy level create environments that support healthy eating and physical activity. COMMUNITY CONTEXT Healthier Missouri Communities (Healthier MO) is a community-based research project conducted by the Prevention Research Center in St. Louis with community partners from 12 counties in rural southeast Missouri. We created a regional partnership to leverage resources and enhance environmental and policy interventions to improve nutrition and physical activity in rural southeast Missouri. METHODS Partners were engaged in a participatory action planning process that included prioritizing, implementing, and evaluating promising evidence-based interventions to promote nutrition and physical activity. Group interviews were conducted with Healthier MO community partners post intervention to evaluate resource sharing and sustainability efforts of the regional partnership. OUTCOME Community partners identified the benefits and challenges of resource sharing within the regional partnership as well as the opportunities and threats to long-term partnership sustainability. The partners noted that the regional participatory process was difficult, but the benefits outweighed the challenges. INTERPRETATION Regional rural partnerships may be an effective way to leverage relationships to increase the capacity of rural communities to implement environmental and policy interventions to promote nutrition and physical activity.
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- Ellen K Barnidge
- Prevention Research Center in St Louis, Saint Louis University College for Public Health and Social Justice, 3545 Lafayette Ave, St Louis, MO 63104.
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- Prevention Research Center in St Louis, Saint Louis University College for Public Health and Social Justice, St Louis, Missouri
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- Prevention Research Center in St Louis, Saint Louis University College for Public Health and Social Justice, St Louis, Missouri
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- Prevention Research Center in St Louis, Saint Louis University College for Public Health and Social Justice, St Louis, Missouri
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- Prevention Research Center in St Louis, Brown School, Washington University in St Louis, St. Louis, Missouri
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- Prevention Research Center in St Louis, Brown School, Washington University in St Louis, and Division of Public Health Sciences and Alvin J. Siteman Cancer Center, Washington University School of Medicine, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri
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Horn BP, Barragan GN, Fore C, Bonham CA. A cost comparison of travel models and behavioural telemedicine for rural, Native American populations in New Mexico. J Telemed Telecare 2015; 22:47-55. [PMID: 26026190 DOI: 10.1177/1357633x15587171] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2014] [Accepted: 03/13/2015] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to model the cost of delivering behavioural health services to rural Native American populations using telecommunications and compare these costs with the travel costs associated with providing equivalent care. METHODS Behavioural telehealth costs were modelled using equipment, transmission, administrative and IT costs from an established telecommunications centre. Two types of travel models were estimated: a patient travel model and a physician travel model. These costs were modelled using the New Mexico resource geographic information system program (RGIS) and ArcGIS software and unit costs (e.g. fuel prices, vehicle depreciation, lodging, physician wages, and patient wages) that were obtained from the literature and US government agencies. RESULTS The average per-patient cost of providing behavioural healthcare via telehealth was US$138.34, and the average per-patient travel cost was US$169.76 for physicians and US$333.52 for patients. Sensitivity analysis found these results to be rather robust to changes in imputed parameters and preliminary evidence of economies of scale was found. CONCLUSION Besides the obvious benefits of increased access to healthcare and reduced health disparities, providing behavioural telehealth for rural Native American populations was estimated to be less costly than modelled equivalent care provided by travelling. Additionally, as administrative and coordination costs are a major component of telehealth costs, as programmes grow to serve more patients, the relative costs of these initial infrastructure as well as overall per-patient costs should decrease.
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- Brady P Horn
- Department of Economics, University of New Mexico, USA Center on Alcoholism, Substance Abuse, and Addictions (CASAA), University of New Mexico, USA
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- Albuquerque Area Indian Health Service, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center, USA
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Hauenstein EJ, Glick DF, Kane C, Kulbok P, Barbero E, Cox K. A Model to Develop Nurse Leaders for Rural Practice. J Prof Nurs 2014; 30:463-73. [DOI: 10.1016/j.profnurs.2014.04.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2013] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Simmons LA, Wu Q, Yang N, Bush HM, Crofford LJ. Sources of health information among rural women in Western Kentucky. Public Health Nurs 2014; 32:3-14. [PMID: 24905745 DOI: 10.1111/phn.12134] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To identify sources of general and mental health information for rural women to inform the development of public health nursing interventions that consider preferences for obtaining information. DESIGN AND SAMPLE One thousand women (mean age = 57 years; 96.9% White) living in primarily nonmetropolitan areas of Western Kentucky participated via a random-digit-dial survey. MEASURES Data were collected on demographics, sources of health information, depression, and stigma. RESULTS Most participants preferred anonymous versus interpersonal sources for both general (68.1%) and mental health (69.4%) information. All participants reported at least one source of general health information, but 20.8% indicated not seeking or not knowing where to seek mental health information. The Internet was the most preferred anonymous source. Few women cited health professionals as the primary information source for general (11.4%) or mental (9.9%) health. Public stigma was associated with preferring anonymous sources and not seeking information. CONCLUSIONS Public health nurses should understand the high utilization of anonymous sources, particularly for mental health information, and focus efforts on helping individuals to navigate resources to ensure they obtain accurate information about symptoms, effective treatments, and obtaining care. Reducing stigma should remain a central focus of prevention and education in rural areas.
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Khare MM, Koch A, Zimmermann K, Moehring PA, Geller SE. Heart smart for women: a community-based lifestyle change intervention to reduce cardiovascular risk in rural women. J Rural Health 2014; 30:359-68. [PMID: 24576081 DOI: 10.1111/jrh.12066] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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PURPOSE Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death for rural women in the United States. Lifestyle change interventions in group settings focused on increasing physical activity and improving nutrition have been shown to help reduce the risk for CVD. This paper describes the implementation and evaluation of Heart Smart for Women (HSFW), a 12-week lifestyle behavior change intervention to reduce CVD risk for women in the rural southernmost 7 counties (S7) of Illinois. METHODS The HSFW evidence-based lifestyle intervention was delivered by a trained facilitator in 12 weekly 1-hour sessions to groups of women in the rural S7 region of Illinois. Dietary and physical activity assessments were collected at baseline, postintervention, and 1 year. Clinical measurements were taken at baseline, 6 months and 1 year. Data were analyzed for change in behavioral and clinical outcomes over time. FINDINGS In total, 162 women completed HSFW in 13 communities across the S7 region. HSFW participants showed improvement in dietary and physical activity indicators at the end of the 12-week intervention, but only increases in vegetable consumption and physical activity were sustained over 1 year. A decrease in total cholesterol was observed at 6 months but not maintained at 1 year. CONCLUSIONS HSFW led to short-term, moderate changes in nutrition and physical activity in rural women, but some health improvements were not sustained at 1 year. These findings suggest that more intensive follow-up maybe required to help maintain long-term behavior change, especially in rural areas where women are geographically dispersed.
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- Manorama M Khare
- Department of Family and Community Medicine, University of Illinois College of Medicine at Rockford, Rockford, Illinois; Center for Research on Women and Gender, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, Illinois
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Peterson J, Schmer C, Ward-Smith P. Perceptions of Midwest rural women related to their physical activity and eating behaviors. J Community Health Nurs 2014; 30:72-82. [PMID: 23659220 DOI: 10.1080/07370016.2013.778722] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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The study aim was to describe the perceptions of 65 Midwestern rural women related to healthy eating, physical activity, and weight management. A semistructured interview guide was used to elicit data. Theory of planned behavior constructs were used to categorize the data into 4 predominant themes related to healthy lifestyle behaviors, (a) knowledge and attitudes, (b) rural cultural influences, (c) facilitators, and (d) barriers. Analyses revealed that facilitators and barriers consisted of social and environmental factors, and personal life situations. Results suggest key elements for developing and implementing effective physical activity and weight management interventions for Midwestern rural women.
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- Jane Peterson
- University of Missouri at Kansas City, 2464 Charlotte St., Kansas City, MO 64108, USA.
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Patient and healthcare provider barriers to hypertension awareness, treatment and follow up: a systematic review and meta-analysis of qualitative and quantitative studies. PLoS One 2014; 9:e84238. [PMID: 24454721 PMCID: PMC3893097 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0084238] [Citation(s) in RCA: 256] [Impact Index Per Article: 25.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2013] [Accepted: 11/12/2013] [Indexed: 01/13/2023] Open
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Background Although the importance of detecting, treating, and controlling hypertension has been recognized for decades, the majority of patients with hypertension remain uncontrolled. The path from evidence to practice contains many potential barriers, but their role has not been reviewed systematically. This review aimed to synthesize and identify important barriers to hypertension control as reported by patients and healthcare providers. Methods Electronic databases MEDLINE, EMBASE and Global Health were searched systematically up to February 2013. Two reviewers independently selected eligible studies. Two reviewers categorized barriers based on a theoretical framework of behavior change. The theoretical framework suggests that a change in behavior requires a strong commitment to change [intention], the necessary skills and abilities to adopt the behavior [capability], and an absence of health system and support constraints. Findings Twenty-five qualitative studies and 44 quantitative studies met the inclusion criteria. In qualitative studies, health system barriers were most commonly discussed in studies of patients and health care providers. Quantitative studies identified disagreement with clinical recommendations as the most common barrier among health care providers. Quantitative studies of patients yielded different results: lack of knowledge was the most common barrier to hypertension awareness. Stress, anxiety and depression were most commonly reported as barriers that hindered or delayed adoption of a healthier lifestyle. In terms of hypertension treatment adherence, patients mostly reported forgetting to take their medication. Finally, priority setting barriers were most commonly reported by patients in terms of following up with their health care providers. Conclusions This review identified a wide range of barriers facing patients and health care providers pursuing hypertension control, indicating the need for targeted multi-faceted interventions. More methodologically rigorous studies that encompass the range of barriers and that include low- and middle-income countries are required in order to inform policies to improve hypertension control.
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Lim CS, Janicke DM. Barriers Related to Delivering Pediatric Weight Management Interventions to Children and Families From Rural Communities. CHILDRENS HEALTH CARE 2013. [DOI: 10.1080/02739615.2013.816596] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Khoong EC, Gibbert WS, Garbutt JM, Sumner W, Brownson RC. Rural, suburban, and urban differences in factors that impact physician adherence to clinical preventive service guidelines. J Rural Health 2013; 30:7-16. [PMID: 24383480 DOI: 10.1111/jrh.12025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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PURPOSE Rural-urban disparities in provision of preventive services exist, but there is sparse research on how rural, suburban, or urban differences impact physician adherence to clinical preventive service guidelines. We aimed to identify factors that may cause differences in adherence to preventive service guidelines among rural, suburban, and urban primary care physicians. METHODS This qualitative study involved in-depth semistructured interviews with 29 purposively sampled primary care physicians (10 rural, 10 suburban, 9 urban) in Missouri. Physicians were asked to describe barriers and facilitators to clinical preventive service guideline adherence. Using techniques from grounded theory analysis, 2 coders first independently conducted content analysis then reconciled differences in coding to ensure agreement on intended meaning of transcripts. FINDINGS Patient epidemiologic differences, distance to health care services, and care coordination were reported as prominent factors that produced differences in preventive service guideline adherence among rural, suburban, and urban physicians. Epidemiologic differences impacted all physicians, but rural physicians highlighted the importance of occupational risk factors in their patients. Greater distance to health care services reduced visit frequency and was a prominent barrier for rural physicians. Care coordination among health care providers was problematic for suburban and urban physicians. Patient resistance to medical care and inadequate access to resources and specialists were identified as barriers by some rural physicians. CONCLUSIONS The rural, suburban, or urban context impacts whether a physician will adhere to clinical preventive service guidelines. Efforts to increase guideline adherence should consider the barriers and facilitators unique to rural, suburban, or urban areas.
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- Elaine C Khoong
- Washington University School of Medicine, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri; Prevention Research Center in St. Louis, Brown School, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri
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Čikara A, Pavličević I, Perić I. Level of hypertension control: comparison of a rural and urban family practice centre in South Croatia. Wien Klin Wochenschr 2013; 125:173-9. [PMID: 23508873 DOI: 10.1007/s00508-013-0339-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2012] [Accepted: 02/22/2013] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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AIM Arterial hypertension is a serious public health problem because of its frequency and poor management. We compared hypertension control between rural and urban environment over 5 years. Initial hypothesis: arterial pressure control is better in urban (Split) than in rural (Trilj) environment. METHODS Historic prospective study was conducted in two family medicine outpatient clinics. Data for the years 2005, 2006, and 2010 were analyzed. One hundred and seventeen subjects diagnosed with arterial hypertension in 2005 were examined: 66 in a rural and 51 in urban outpatient clinic. Their average age was 60.92 ± 10.03 (range 30-82 years). Blood pressure records at the onset of the study, the first, and fifth year of treatment, risk factors, and therapy were analyzed. T-test and χ(2)-test were used in statistical data analysis. RESULTS In the urban clinic, more subjects were smokers, had positive family history, were overweight, and had registered hyperlipidemia. Initial mean arterial pressure readings were similar in both the clinics. Decrease was recorded in the following 5 years. During this study the use of ACE inhibitors (ACEI) (Split by 45 %, Trilj by 133 %) and calcium channel blockers (CCB) (Split by 76.9 %, Trilj by 525 %) was increased. The number of patients receiving monotherapy was reduced. CONCLUSIONS Better arterial pressure control was recorded in the urban clinic, where, after 5 years, despite increased frequency of additional risk factors, the number of normotensive patients was higher than that in the rural one. Hypertension control in both settings was still poor. Hypertensive patients should participate actively in the treatment.
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- Anita Čikara
- University Hospital Centre Split, Spinčićeva 1, 21000, Split, Croatia.
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Zimmermann K, Khare MM, Huber R, Moehring PA, Koch A, Geller SE. Southern Seven Womenapos;s Initiative for Cardiovascular Health. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF HEALTH EDUCATION 2013. [DOI: 10.1080/19325037.2012.10598865] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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- Kristine Zimmermann
- a Research coordinator , University of Illinois , Room 503 Chicago , IL , 60608
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- b Center for Research on Women and Gender , University of Illinois , Chicago , IL , 60608
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- c Education Division , The Cooper Institute , Dallas , TX
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- e Center for Research on Women and Gender , University of Illinois , Chicago , IL , 60608
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- f Obstetrics and Gynecology and Director for Research on Women and Health , University of Illinois , Chicago , IL , 60608
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Bailey-Davis L, Horst M, Hillemeier MM, Lauter A. Obesity disparities among elementary-aged children: data from school-based BMI surveillance. Pediatrics 2012; 130:1102-9. [PMID: 23147975 DOI: 10.1542/peds.2012-0192] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES To examine 3-year trends and spatial clustering in the prevalence of obesity among elementary-aged children in Pennsylvania. METHODS Height and weight were measured for ~980 000 children between ages 5 and 12 years, corresponding to kindergarten through grade 6 in 3 consecutive school years (2006-2007, 2007-2008, 2008-2009). These data were obtained at the school district level and reported to the Pennsylvania Department of Health in response to a state mandate requiring public schools to conduct annual surveillance of student growth. Analyses at the school district level (n = 501) regarding obesity prevalence (BMI ≥ 95th percentile) according to age and gender were conducted to examine associations over time and in relation to population density, geographic boundaries, and a calculated family distress index. RESULTS The mean prevalence of obesity remained stable over 3 years at ~17.6% of elementary-aged children. However, within the state, significant differences in the prevalence of obesity were identified. Schools in the most rural areas had adjusted obesity prevalence over 2 percentage points higher than urban schools. Consistent with secular findings for the nation in general, students with families living in socioeconomic distress exhibited upward trends in obesity risk. CONCLUSIONS School-based surveillance elucidates the disparate risk of obesity for younger students living in the most rural areas, a key finding for primarily rural states. Preventive interventions are needed to reach the most rural children with an emphasis on families where parents are single, are unemployed, have a lower income, and lower educational attainment.
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- Lisa Bailey-Davis
- Department of Public Health Sciences, College of Medicine, Pennsylvania State University, Hershey, PA, USA.
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Miyamoto S, Henderson S, Young H, Ward D, Santillan V. Recruiting rural participants for a telehealth intervention on diabetes self-management. J Rural Health 2012; 29:69-77. [PMID: 23289657 DOI: 10.1111/j.1748-0361.2012.00443.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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PURPOSE Recruiting rural and underserved participants in behavioral health interventions is challenging. Community-based recruitment approaches are effective, but they are not always feasible in multisite, diverse community interventions. This study evaluates the feasibility of a rapid, multisite approach that uses rural clinic site coordinators to recruit study participants. The approach allows for rural recruitment in areas where researchers may not have developed long-term collaborative relationships. METHODS Adults with diabetes were recruited from rural Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) clinics. Recruitment feasibility was assessed by analyzing field notes by the project manager and health coaches, and 8 in-depth, semistructured interviews with clinic site coordinators and champions, followed by thematic analysis of field notes and interviews. FINDINGS Forty-seven rural sites were contacted to obtain the 6 sites that participated in the study. On average, sites took 14 days to commit to study participation. One hundred and twenty-one participants were acquired from letters mailed to eligible participants and, in some sites, by follow-up phone calls from site coordinators. Facilitators and deterrents affecting study recruitment fell into 4 broad categories--study design, site, site coordinator, and participant factors. CONCLUSION The rapid multisite approach led to quick and efficient recruitment of clinic sites and participants. Recruitment success was achieved in some, but not all, rural sites. The study highlights the opportunities and challenges of recruiting rural clinics and rural, underserved participants in multisite research. Suggestions are provided for improving recruitment for future interventions.
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- Sheridan Miyamoto
- Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at University of California Davis, Sacramento, CA, USA.
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Peterson JA, Cheng AL. Physical activity counseling intervention to promote weight loss in overweight rural women. J Am Assoc Nurse Pract 2012; 25:385-94. [PMID: 24170622 DOI: 10.1111/j.1745-7599.2012.00794.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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PURPOSE To identify key behavioral factors that contribute to physical activity and weight management in overweight, rural women and determine the degree to which social support, stage of behavior change, and self-efficacy for physical activity and depressive symptoms are linked to physical activity, body weight, and body mass index (BMI). DATA SOURCES Twenty-five overweight or obese rural women completed self-report scales and height and weight measurements; BMI was calculated. Self-report scales included the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (physical activity level), Social Support for Exercise and Social Support Questionnaire (social support), Stage of Exercise Adoption (stage of behavior change), Self-efficacy for Exercise (self-efficacy), and the Patient Health Questionnaire (depressive symptoms). CONCLUSIONS Higher levels of physical activity were associated with greater self-efficacy and the self-esteem domain of social support. Rural women reported more depressive symptoms over the year. Women did not significantly increase physical activity and gained weight during the 1-year study. IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE Rural women have limited resources available to increase physical activity to facilitate weight loss. Routine screening and treatment for depression in rural women may need to be initiated concurrently with interventions to promote health behavior changes.
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Barnidge EK, Radvanyi C, Duggan K, Motton F, Wiggs I, Baker EA, Brownson RC. Understanding and addressing barriers to implementation of environmental and policy interventions to support physical activity and healthy eating in rural communities. J Rural Health 2012; 29:97-105. [PMID: 23289660 PMCID: PMC4760835 DOI: 10.1111/j.1748-0361.2012.00431.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 67] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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PURPOSE Rural residents are at greater risk of obesity than urban and suburban residents. Failure to meet physical activity and healthy eating recommendations play a role. Emerging evidence shows the effectiveness of environmental and policy interventions to promote physical activity and healthy eating. Yet most of the evidence comes from urban and suburban communities. The objectives of this study were to (1) identify types of environmental and policy interventions being implemented in rural communities to promote physical activity or healthy eating, (2) identify barriers to the implementation of environmental or policy interventions, and (3) identify strategies rural communities have employed to overcome these barriers. METHODS Key informant interviews with public health professionals working in rural areas in the United States were conducted in 2010. A purposive sample included 15 practitioners engaged in planning, implementing, or evaluating environmental or policy interventions to promote physical activity or healthy eating. FINDINGS Our findings reveal that barriers in rural communities include cultural differences, population size, limited human capital, and difficulty demonstrating the connection between social and economic policy and health outcomes. Key informants identified a number of strategies to overcome these barriers such as developing broad-based partnerships and building on the existing infrastructure. CONCLUSION Recent evidence suggests that environmental and policy interventions have potential to promote physical activity and healthy eating at the population level. To realize positive outcomes, it is important to provide opportunities to implement these types of interventions and document their effectiveness in rural communities.
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- Prevention Research Center in St. Louis, School of Public Health, Saint Louis University, St. Louis, MO 63104, USA.
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Jahangir E, Irazola V, Rubinstein A. Need, enabling, predisposing, and behavioral determinants of access to preventative care in Argentina: analysis of the national survey of risk factors. PLoS One 2012; 7:e45053. [PMID: 22984608 PMCID: PMC3440415 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0045053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2012] [Accepted: 08/15/2012] [Indexed: 01/27/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Health care utilization is an important step to disease management, providing opportunities for prevention and treatment. Anderson's Health Behavior Model has defined utilization by need, predisposing, and enabling determinants. We hypothesize that need, predisposing, and enabling, highlighting behavioral factors are associated with utilization in Argentina. METHODS We performed a logistic regression analysis of the 2005 and 2009 Argentinean Survey of Risk Factors, a cohort of 41,392 and 34,732 individuals, to explore the association between need, enabling, predisposing, and behavioral factors to blood pressure measurement in the last year. RESULTS In the 2005 cohort, blood pressure measurement was associated with perception of health, insurance coverage, basic needs met, and income. Additionally, female sex, civil state, household type, older age groups, education, and alcohol use were associated with utilization. The 2009 cohort showed similar associations with only minor differences between the models. CONCLUSIONS We explored the association between utilization of clinical preventive services with need, enabling, predisposing, and behavioral factors. While predisposing and need determinants are associated with utilization, enabling factors such as insurance coverage provides an area for public intervention. These are important findings where policies should be focused to improve utilization of preventive services in Argentina.
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- Eiman Jahangir
- Institute for Clinical Effectiveness and Health Policy, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
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Walker MH, Murimi MW, Kim Y, Hunt A, Erickson D, Strimbu B. Multiple point-of-testing nutrition counseling sessions reduce risk factors for chronic disease among older adults. J Nutr Gerontol Geriatr 2012; 31:146-157. [PMID: 22607103 DOI: 10.1080/21551197.2012.678233] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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The objectives of this study were to explore the relationships of baseline dietary intakes and frequency of attendance at point-of-testing nutrition counseling sessions to selected risk factors for chronic diseases during a 3-year intervention. This study was part of a large multidisciplinary, community-based health outreach project conducted in a rural community of northern Louisiana. Screenings, point-of-testing counseling, weekly group exercise sessions, and group nutrition education sessions were provided over a period of 3 years. Outcome variables assessed at 6-month intervals over 3 years were body mass index (BMI), systolic and diastolic blood pressure, fasting blood glucose, and total and LDL cholesterol and dietary intake. Repeated measure analysis of variance was used to investigate the impact of the frequency of counseling sessions on outcome variables. Paired t-tests were used to identify points at which significant changes occurred. A total of 159 subjects ages 65 years and older participated in this study. The majority of the participants were female (62%) and White (82%). Attending the point of testing counseling for more than two sessions was important for a significant improvement in BMI (p ≤ 0.001), LDL cholesterol (p ≤ 0.03), blood glucose (p ≤ 0.03), and diastolic blood pressure (p ≤ 0.045). Participants who attended at least three sessions had significant reductions in risk factors for obesity and related chronic diseases, underscoring the importance of follow-up sessions after health screening.
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- Misti H Walker
- Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, School of Human Ecology, Louisiana Tech University, Ruston, Louisiana, USA
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Assessment of evaluations made to healthy eating policies in Europe: a review within the EATWELL Project. Public Health Nutr 2011; 15:1489-96. [PMID: 22123203 DOI: 10.1017/s1368980011003107] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To identify and assess healthy eating policies at national level which have been evaluated in terms of their impact on awareness of healthy eating, food consumption, health outcome or cost/benefit. DESIGN Review of policy documents and their evaluations when available. SETTING European Member States. SUBJECTS One hundred and twenty-one policy documents revised, 107 retained. RESULTS Of the 107 selected interventions, twenty-two had been evaluated for their impact on awareness or knowledge and twenty-seven for their impact on consumption. Furthermore sixteen interventions provided an evaluation of health impact, while three actions specifically measured any cost/benefit ratio. The indicators used in these evaluations were in most cases not comparable. Evaluation was more often found for public information campaigns, regulation of meals at schools/canteens and nutrition education programmes. CONCLUSIONS The study highlights the need not only to develop harmonized and verifiable procedures but also indicators for measuring effectiveness and success and for comparing between interventions and countries. EU policies are recommended to provide a set of indicators that may be measured consistently and regularly in all countries. Furthermore, public information campaigns should be accompanied by other interventions, as evaluations may show an impact on awareness and intention, but rarely on consumption patterns and health outcome.
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Current world literature. Curr Opin Cardiol 2011; 26:457-61. [PMID: 21832895 DOI: 10.1097/hco.0b013e32834b1910] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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