Volume thirteen, Issue 3

This school-based, prevalence survey from rural Nigeria demonstrates the far-reaching benefits of early screening for ocular disorders.

Ten key questions devised in Niger may assist any school obtain a safer hygiene and health environment.

Information on prevalence and risk factors for hypertension in rural Zambia contribute to existing global literature.

Rural residence presents a severe challenge to accessing holistic maternity care that meets cultural, psychological and social needs. This specific analysis examines the plight of Australian women in a remote region of the Northern Territory who have been disadvantaged since 2006 by the closure of their regional birthing service.

Concerns about obesity and overweight youth have risen across North America. This population-based study examined the screen time, sleep habits and physical activity across BMI categories among Aboriginal youth in one reserve community in Canada. The findings will be useful to those planning programs and community-based initiatives.

Diarrhoea among children under 5 years is still a major cause of death in low- and middle-income countries. This community study examined water sources, children's homes and adult behaviour to identify correctable factors in rural south Ethiopia.

Mobile clinics can make an impact on the health of the most vulnerable children, in the most hard-to-reach locations.

The evidence has long been in, so why do US rural Appalachian women continue to neglect breast and cervical cancer screening? This study used a 'consumer information processing theory' approach.

Indigenous populations across the globe are in transition to westernized lifestyles, placing them at greater risk for metabolic disorders. What can be learned from those in the Maycoba vicinity of Mexico when researchers revisit changes in the local food environment after 15 years?

In rural and resource-low locations, physiotherapy's emphasis on the self-management of chronic conditions should assist community care. However, the experience of service users in a rural Kenyan hospital suggest otherwise, with lessons here for all.

Are rural and remote populations always underserved in terms of healthcare access? These authors from Japan used distance-to-dialysis-service as the basis for an intricate - and revealing - study.

A geographical threshold table approach was used in this study to determine child and youth mortality among First Nations. The findings and the method have much to offer for researchers and decision-makers.

With regular health assessments recognised as essential for people with intellectual disability, are rural Australians with ID benefiting from Medicare's ACHAs? This small but intricate study - informed by data from GPs, carers and people with ID - explored this issue and the influence of rurality on the wellbeing of those with ID.

Can the 'part-time' characteristic of female doctors' workforce participation be an asset? This study from Australia's Rural Clinical School model examines the contribution of this often underrepresented group.

What factors contribute to the higher rates of dental decay among rural and regional Australians? This study of oral health data from NSW identified some significant variables in a population of children.

Education, health care, Social Security, and government jobs contribute significantly to economic impact in rural locations. Explore the local economic impact of US rural hospitals with the authors. Anticipate the bleak future with continued cuts to education, Medicare, Medicaid, and rural hospitals. Help return nations to better understanding of the health, economic, and other important contributions of Rural and Remote Health.

Elderly residents in Australian rural aged-care facilities lack access to essential pathology services. Why not extend the now well established in-community point-of-care testing for chronic-disease monitoring in this significant group? The authors of this commentary tell us how it could be done.

Non-resident nurses from Australia's remote Northern Territory manage their lives across multiple locations. This small study uncovers their unique professional challenges.

Can academic leadership be transformational in improving health care in resource-low rural health systems? This report distils the collective wisdom of leading South African and international clinicians and academics into precise recommendations for change.