Rural Communities and Engagement

Introduction:

On September 17th, 2021, Katharine J. Head, Ph.D., delivered a TREATs talk titled “Engaging in Research With/In Rural Communities.” Doing research with/in rural communities raises concerns about how to provide adequate respect, information, and value. Dr. Head provides a framework that addresses common problems and balances the task of performing good research while connecting and solving health disparities in these populations. To read a blog about this talk: click here or watch the talk below.

References

Download the transcript for this TREATs talk here.
Health Equity in Midsize Rural Communities: Challenges and Opportunities in a Changing Rural America, American Journal Public Health, September 2020
Public Health Research in Rural Communities, CDC's National Center for Chronic Disease and Health Promotion
Challenges Facing Rural Communities, National Conference of State Legislature
Conducting Rural Health Research, Needs Assessment, and Program Evaluation, Rural Health Information Hub

Rural Communities and Engagement