Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Cancer Patients in Western Pennsylvania: Rural–Urban Disparities

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Examines the impact of COVID-19 and related concerns on cancer patients in rural and urban areas of Pennsylvania. Analyzes a sample of 1,980 patient surveys from August-December 2020 and March 2021 by patient perception of pandemic-related distress, cancer care, COVID-19 impact on personal health, and more. Includes rural versus urban data on COVID-19 concerns related to cancer care as well as demographic breakdowns.

Kathryn Demanelis, Margaret Rosenzweig, Linda B. Robertson, et al.

Cancer Causes Control, 34(7), 595-609

05/2023

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COVID-19 · Cancer · Chronic disease management · Health disparities · Rural-urban differences · Statistics and data · Pennsylvania