State health disparities research in Rural America: Gaps and future directions in an era of COVID-19.
J Rural Health
; 37(3): 460-466, 2021 06.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1280349
ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
In an era of the COVID-19 pandemic, improving health outcomes for diverse rural communities requires collective and sustained actions across transdisciplinary researchers, intersectoral partners, multilevel government action, and authentic engagement with those who carry the burden-rural communities.METHODS:
Drawing from an analysis of transcriptions and documents from a national workshop on the "State of Rural Health Disparities Research Gaps and Recommendations," this brief report underscores the gaps and priorities for future strategies for tackling persistent rural health inequities.FINDINGS:
Four overarching recommendations were provided by national thought leaders in rural health (1) create mechanisms to allow the rural research community time to build sustainable community-based participatory relationships; (2) support innovative research designs and approaches relevant to rural settings; (3) sustain effective interventions relevant to unique challenges in rural areas; and (4) recognize and identify the diversity within and across rural populations and adapt culturally and language-appropriate approaches.CONCLUSION:
The COVID-19 public health crisis has exacerbated disparities for rural communities and underscored the need for diverse community-centered approaches in health research and dedicated funding to rural service agencies and populations.Keywords
Full text:
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Collection:
International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Rural Population
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Rural Health
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Health Status Disparities
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Healthcare Disparities
Limits:
Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
J Rural Health
Journal subject:
Nursing
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Public Health
Year:
2021
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Jrh.12562
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