Poverty

Research Findings

View publications, including policy briefs, working papers, and journal articles, on Poverty:

• Research Products & Journal Articles - (26)

Recaps

View one-page summary Recaps of key findings from the Rural Health Research Centers on Poverty:

• Poverty and Health Insurance Coverage Among Rural Children
  Date: 08/2019
  This resource examines pediatric insurance coverage, poverty rates, and Medicaid enrollment by race/ethnicity in rural and urban communities. The Recap also presents a summary of the research on the impact of coverage on rural access to care.
• Rural Communities: Age, Income, and Health Status
  Date: 11/2018
  While studies discuss the implications of income or age on health-seeking behavior, health status, access, or utilization of care, it is imperative to recognize what this means for older and lower-income rural communities. This Recap identifies rural disparities in age, health status, and income.

Webinars

Access information on upcoming or archived webinars on Poverty.

• Understanding Housing as a Social Driver of Health for Rural Residents
  Presented Wednesday, May 29, 2024

Projects on this Topic

Learn more about the research questions guiding each study, the lead researcher for each, and when the Research Center anticipates releasing completed product(s) under each project.

• Currently, there are 7 research projects underway to explore this issue.

• In the past, 13 research projects have been completed on Poverty.