Introduction Food insecurity and health disparities are disproportionate in Appalachia when compared to other areas of the United States. Policies funding address food based results USDA Household Security Survey Module (HFSSM). This study was explore participants' perceptions HFSSM items.Methods Post-interventional qualitative interviews participants (N = 13) living an Appalachian desert were conducted.Results Two themes emerged: 1) stigma 2) cultural expectations.Conclusion Results...

Over the past three decades, number of female farmers in United States has increased to nearly 1 million, yet research on this occupational group is limited. Job stress arising from job dissatisfaction other occupations associated with both acute and chronic diseases. The purpose study was examine associations demographic characteristics, agricultural factors, health indicators farm-work satisfaction among farmers.Cross-sectional data Sustained Work Indicators Older Farmers Study (2002-2006)...

Given the disproportionately high suicide rate of farmers in Kentucky and unique cultural needs farmers, a coalition was created to reduce stigma seeking help for mental health. A targeted communications campaign developed provide information at risk. This paper describes development launch campaign, including formative research, message development, concepts, deployment initial results. Events, traditional advertising, social digital media campaigns provided brand awareness. Initial...

In 2021, 11.3 million unpaid caregivers of persons with Alzheimer's disease/Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (AD/ADRD) provided 16 billion hours caregiving worth $271.6 billion. This study aimed to fully capture the contextual complexities role acquisition articulated by female family those AD/ADRD, emphasizing assigned meaning one's lived experience a critical focus on how power structures influence practices. Recorded open structured interview transcripts (N = 30) from two...

Purpose: Aspects of farming and farm life can contribute to higher levels depressive symptoms resulting in an increased risk for injury development chronic disease a decrease overall quality life. Rural women be subjected stressors from as occupation, their role within the agrarian culture, rural area. The purpose this study was examine associations demographic characteristics, agricultural occupational factors, health indicators with among aged 50 years older. Methods: Secondary analysis...

Farmers with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) often face both respiratory issues and psychological distress, which can exacerbate their condition. However, no prior research has examined how the frequency of symptoms is associated to distress in these individuals. Therefore, this study aimed explore relationship among U.S. farmers living COPD.

Abstract Background The SARS‐CoV‐2 RNA COVID‐19‐related societal safety measures triggered unintended consequences with unknown ramifications for the under‐reported, under‐studied, and under‐represented older female family caregivers of those Alzheimer’s disease/Alzheimer’s disease related dementias(AD/ADRD). purpose this qualitative study was to investigate caregivers' lived experiences in context caring members AD/ADRD during COVID‐19. Method Researchers used Dutch (Utrecht) method...

ObjectiveFish contain polyunsaturated fatty acids which are associated with decreased cardiovascular (CVD) risk. However, frying fish alters the acids. Consumption of fried has been linked to increased risk CVD and stroke, particularly in populations South's Stroke Belt. The purpose this study was explore characteristics vs. non-fried consumption rural Appalachian region Belt.Study Design, Settings, ParticipantsVolunteers (n = 195) completed demographic food frequency questionnaires (FFQ)...

Abstract Family dementia caregivers are an under-recognized and valuable geriatric workforce whose services have broad implications for health care systems. may experience uncertainty, loss of role identity, involuntary assumption, or undesirable life transitions. Subsequent unintentional mistreatment abuse their family recipient occur. Approximately 50% admit to some form loved one who lives with dementia. Using Selder’s (1989) transition theory, this qualitative study explored members’...

This pilot project was implemented to minimize barriers in access care, reduce the risk for oral health and systemic diabetes complications, optimize outcomes patients with seeking comprehensive dental treatment.The intervention group included who participated hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) testing during their initial screening appointment. The participants whose HbA1c value ≤ 9.0% were expedited into scheduling queue next examination Health literacy assessed regarding patients' understanding of...

Abstract Background Older female caregivers of persons with AD/ADRD are under-represented, under-reported, and understudied. Purpose: This qualitative study aimed to understand how COVID-19 affects older caregivers' lived experience, ongoing capacity, willingness provide care for their loved one(s) AD/ADRD. Specific Aims: Aim 1: Explicate experience in the context caring family members during COVID-19. 2: Elucidate affected relationships Method: 172 units meaning were extracted from 327...

BackgroundThe pandemic-related unemployment spike placed middle income households at higher risk of food insecurity. Suspension all elective surgical procedures and delays in processing claims resulted many Kentucky health care personnel abruptly experiencing financial uncertainty.ObjectiveWe explored the experience abrupt insecurity with least 1 unemployed provider identified strategies used to provide nutrition for household members during pandemic. The Theory Planned Behavior's perceived...