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Curtis, Alexa C.; Waters, Catherine M.; Brindis, Claire – Journal of Rural Health, 2011
Context: Adolescence is a pivotal developmental period for the establishment of positive health and health practices. However, developmentally propelled risk behaviors coinciding with barriers to health services may increase the propensity for untoward health outcomes in adolescence. In addition, the sociocultural context of the rural environment…
Descriptors: Rural Areas, Race, Ethnicity, Age
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Shaikh, Ulfat; Nettiksimmons, Jasmine; Romano, Patrick – Journal of Rural Health, 2011
Objective: To determine health care provider needs related to pediatric obesity management in rural California and to explore strategies to improve care through telehealth. Methods: Cross-sectional survey of health care providers who treated children and adolescents at 41 rural clinics with existing telehealth connectivity. Results: Most of the…
Descriptors: Patient Education, Obesity, Distance Education, Self Efficacy