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411. Rural vs Urban Residence Affects Risk-Appropriate Colorectal Cancer Screening - Resources
Date: May 2013

Compares the effects of rural versus urban residence, travel time to colonoscopy providers, and other geographic factors on colorectal cancer (CRC) screening and adherence to CRC screening in Utah. Figure 1 illustrates travel time to the nearest colonoscopy provider and Table 1 lists the demographic characteristics by rural versus urban residence.

...Cancer Screening --- Compares the effects of rural versus urban residence, travel time to colonoscopy providers...

412. Colorectal Cancer Screening in Rural and Poor-Resourced Communities - Resources
Date: Aug 2018

Reports on a community-based participatory research (CBPR) approach testing the usefulness of Empowering Communities for Life (EC4L), a culturally appropriate and community relevant intervention, developed to increase colorectal cancer (CRC) screening in two rural and underserved counties within the Mississippi Delta region of Arkansas. Describes the CBPR model, and the preliminary training and collaboration with community partners, and discusses participant barriers and facilitators to effective screening.

...Cancer Screening in Rural and Poor-Resourced Communities --- Reports on a community-based participatory research...

413. Rural-Urban Differences in the Association Between Individual, Facility, and Clinical Characteristics and Travel Time for Cancer Treatment - Resources
Date: Feb 2020

Examines the association of patient, facility, and clinical characteristics with round trip travel times for all types of cancer patients living in rural and urban areas with the objective to help providers understand which patients may be most in need of resources to assist with travel.

...Cancer Treatment --- Examines the association of patient, facility, and clinical characteristics with round trip travel...

414. Telemedical Cervical Cancer Screening to Bridge Medicaid Service Care Gap for Rural Women - Resources
Date: May 2013

Describes how telecolposcopy services can fill a gap in healthcare by increasing access to cervical cancer screenings for rural women in Arkansas. Includes implications for models for improving access to care using telemedicine.

...Cancer Screening to Bridge Medicaid Service Care Gap for Rural Women --- Describes how telecolposcopy services...

415. Contrasts in Rural and Urban Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening - Resources
Date: May 2013

Reports the results of a study examining the knowledge, beliefs, barriers, and experiences related to colorectal cancer screening for rural and urban patients at Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs).

...Cancer Screening --- Reports the results of a study examining the knowledge, beliefs, barriers, and experiences...

416. Disparities in Knowledge of Mouth or Throat Cancer Among Rural Floridians - Resources
Date: Jun 2013

Describes a study based on interviews from 2009-2010 with rural Floridians about their knowledge of mouth and throat cancer (MTC), including risk factors, signs and symptoms, and about MTC generally. Resulting data is broken down by race, sex, and educational attainment, among others.

...Cancer Among Rural Floridians --- Describes a study based on interviews from 2009-2010 with rural...

417. Geographic Residency Status and Census Tract Socioeconomic Status as Determinants of Colorectal Cancer Outcomes - Resources
Date: Mar 2014

Presents a study on colorectal cancer outcomes for patients in rural, suburban, and urban areas of Georgia from 2000-2007. Analyzes patient data by their geographic area; whether they were of upper, middle, or lower socioeconomic status; and whether they were treated with surgery, chemotherapy, and/or radiotherapy.

...Cancer Outcomes --- Presents a study on colorectal cancer outcomes for patients in rural, suburban, and urban...

418. Active Social Engagement and Health among Older Adults: Assessing Differences by Cancer Survivorship Status - Resources
Date: Aug 2024

Evaluates whether recent cancer survivorship affects the relationship between active social engagement and health-related quality of life among older adults, utilizing data from 2,914 survey participants in seven states. Includes data on physical and mental health-related quality of life in rural versus urban populations.

...Cancer Survivorship Status --- Evaluates whether recent cancer survivorship affects the relationship between active social engagement...

419. The Relationship Between Perceived Burden of Chronic Conditions and Colorectal Cancer Screening Among Appalachian Residents - Resources
Date: Jan 2014

Describes the perceived burden of multiple morbidity among primarily rural Appalachian adults aged 50-75 and the likelihood these patients will undertake colorectal cancer screenings (CRCS). Discusses the prioritization of CRCS by patients with chronic disease and their physicians. Briefly compares reports from both urban and rural areas.

...Cancer Screening Among Appalachian Residents --- Describes the perceived burden of multiple morbidity among primarily rural...

420. Closing the Distance: A Qualitative Study to Identify Equitable Innovations for Rural Thyroid Cancer Treatment - Resources
Date: Dec 2024

Examines differences in thyroid cancer care between rural and urban communities. Utilizes interview feedback from rural surgeons from various states that cover issues such as training, access to medical specialties, telemedicine opportunities, and collaboration with colleagues.

...Cancer Treatment --- Examines differences in thyroid cancer care between rural and urban communities. Utilizes interview...