Society of behavioral medicine statement on COVID-19 and rural health.

摘要: This position statement provides researchers, practitioners, and policymakers an overview of pre-existing COVID-related rural health inequities in the United States (U.S.) how they have been exacerbated by COVID-19 pandemic. "Health deserts," defined as "large areas with inadequate or nonexistent medical trauma facilities," are common regions U.S. While telehealth could address some these health-related inequities, significant gaps broadband Internet availability also more remote areas. The Society Behavioral Medicine urges Congress to authorize increased funding healthcare facilities staffing, along development enhanced infrastructure. In addition, incentivizing systems deliver value-based care enhance their capacity implement population behavioral strategies. To stem spread higher-risk rural-based industries (e.g., food processing plants), SBM require Occupational Safety Health Administration (OSHA) routinely inspect for enforce mitigation procedures, such provision effective Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) all front-line workers consistent implementation standardized testing social distancing advisories. context communities underscores importance tailored approaches mitigate promote well-being residents.