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Addressing health inequalities in diverse, rural communities: An unmet need

Year: 2019

Type: article

Abstract: Research on rural health needs to represent the diverse demographics of these regions by carefully considering the distinct characteristics, inequities, and stressors occurring in rural communities. Drawing from our own findings and other empirical investigations examining diverse rural communities, we propose several considerations to guide future endeavors toward more inclusive rural health research. These include population-health assessment tools that consider minority stress and intervention strategies designed to reflect both the environmental and socio-cultural contexts of rural residents.

Source: SSM - Population Health

DOI: 10.1016/j.ssmph.2019.100398

Authors: Laura Richman, Jay Pearson, Cherry Beasley, John Stanifer

Institution: University of North Carolina at Pembroke

Language: English

Topic: Public Health and Social Inequalities

Subfield: Health

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Reduced inequalities, Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,450