Katherine Youngen, MPH

Phone: 859.562.2643
Email: katherine.youngen@uky.edu

College of Nursing
University of Kentucky
760 Press Ave
Suite 360
Lexington, Kentucky 40536

Current Projects - (1)

Review of Current Research on Rural/Urban Differences in Social Determinants of Health
Social determinants of health are social, economic, and community variables that influence health outcomes. This project will synthesize the extant literature on rural/urban differences in the social determinants of health, culminating in a comprehensive report that includes a summary of information gaps and further research needs.
Research center: Rural and Underserved Health Research Center
Topics: Health disparities and health equity, Healthcare access, Poverty, Quality, Social determinants of health, Uninsured and underinsured

Non-Metropolitan and Metropolitan Trends in Mental Health Treatment Availability in Community Health and Community Mental Health Centers
Policy Brief
Rural and Underserved Health Research Center
Date: 06/2022
This study shows how the supply of community mental health centers (CMHCs) and community health centers (CHCs) delivering mental health services changed from 2000 to 2019. While the supply of CHCs offering mental health services increased, the supply of CMHCs decreased.

Risky Substance Use Behaviors Among Adolescents Residing in Nonmetropolitan and Metropolitan Counties in the United States, 2017-2018
Policy Brief
Rural and Underserved Health Research Center
Date: 11/2020
This brief uses nationally representative survey data to compare past-30 day and past-year risky substance use among adolescents 12 to 17 years of age residing in metropolitan and nonmetropolitan counties. Specifically, we compared consumption of alcohol, tobacco, and other illicit substances.
Risky Substance Use Behaviors Among Adults Residing in Nonmetropolitan and Metropolitan Counties in the United States, 2017-2018
Policy Brief
Rural and Underserved Health Research Center
Date: 11/2020
This brief uses nationally representative survey data to identify differences in past-30 day and past-year risky substance use among adults, including alcohol, tobacco, and illicit drugs. This data indicates some significant differences in substance use consumption.