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421. 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...

422. Increasing Colorectal Cancer Screening in Health Care Systems Using Evidence-Based Interventions - Resources
Date: Aug 2018

Evaluation results for the first program year of the Colorectal Cancer Control Program, a CDC-funded initiative intended to increase screening by primary care and gastroenterological providers among medically underserved populations. Features statistics on participating primary care clinics and screening-eligible patient population counts, with breakdowns by metro, urban, and rural locations.

...Cancer Screening in Health Care Systems Using Evidence-Based Interventions --- Evaluation results for the first...

423. Association of Rurality, Race and Ethnicity, and Socioeconomic Status With the Surgical Management of Colon Cancer and Postoperative Outcomes Among Medicare Beneficiaries - Resources
Date: Aug 2022

Results of a study of 57,710 fee-for-service Medicare beneficiaries 65 years or older diagnosed with colon cancer between April 2016, and September 2018, with follow-up until December 2018. Features demographics and statistics with breakdowns by metropolitan, micropolitan, or small town/rural location.

...Cancer and Postoperative Outcomes Among Medicare Beneficiaries --- Results of a study of 57,710 fee-for-service...

424. Surgeon and Care Team Network Measures and Timely Breast Cancer Treatment - Resources
Date: Aug 2024

Presents a study exploring patient-sharing network characteristics associated with delays in treatment for breast cancer patients. Discusses factors that affect surgeon and care team patient-sharing networks that can lead to delays in surgeries and post-surgical treatments. Highlights the role rurality plays in the structure and delays within patient-sharing networks.

...Cancer Treatment --- Presents a study exploring patient-sharing network characteristics associated with delays in treatment...

425. Methods for Scaling up an Outreach Intervention to Increase Colorectal Cancer Screening Rates in Rural Areas - Resources
Date: Jan 2024

Describes a method for scaling up a rural colorectal cancer (CRC) screening outreach program which utilizes mailed fecal immunochemical tests (FIT) and patient navigation. Discusses planning and implementation, including training and evaluation.

...Cancer Screening Rates in Rural Areas --- Describes a method for scaling up a rural colorectal...

426. Colorectal Cancer Prevention: Perspectives of Key Players from Social Networks in a Low-Income Rural US Region - Resources
Date: Feb 2016

Reports on a study based on interviews with "key players" within the social networks of rural Appalachian communities of Kentucky and Ohio. Discusses the role these individuals can play in promoting colorectal cancer (CRC) screenings and identifies the perceived barriers to CRC screenings within their communities.

...Cancer Prevention: Perspectives of Key Players from Social Networks in a Low-Income Rural US Region...

427. Development of a Survivorship Care Plan (SCP) Program for Rural Latina Breast Cancer Patients: Proyecto Mariposa - Application of Intervention Mapping - Resources
Date: Aug 2020

Investigates the use of Intervention Mapping (IM) in developing Proyecto Mariposa, a comprehensive Survivorship Care Plan (SCP) program focused on helping Latina breast cancer survivors in a rural U.S.–Mexico border area. Lists steps and activities implemented during SCP program development and describes personal and environmental determinants that can affect SCP use.

...Cancer Patients: Proyecto Mariposa - Application of Intervention Mapping --- Investigates the use of Intervention Mapping (IM) in developing...

428. Understanding Multiple Behavioral Risk Factors for Cancer in Rural Women - Resources
Date: Nov 2016

Analyzes data from the Rural Families Speak about Health study to report on demographic and health-related factors associated with risk behaviors linked to cancer, such as smoking, high body mass index (BMI), and low physical activity for rural women. Includes characteristic statistics by age, race/ethnicity, marital status, income, health status, and number of risk factors.

...Cancer in Rural Women --- Analyzes data from the Rural Families Speak about Health study to report...

429. Differences in Response to a Dietary Intervention Between the General Population and First Degree Relatives of Colorectal Cancer Patients - Resources
Date: 2014

Examines whether dietary interventions have a greater response among people with a family history of colorectal cancer compared with the general population in rural Virginia. Data was collected by telephone surveys completed at a starting baseline and a one-month follow-up using a 28 question Fat and Fiber Behavior questionnaire. Includes family member and general population sample group data by demographics, education, eating habits, family social support, and other factors.

...Cancer Patients --- Examines whether dietary interventions have a greater response among people with a family...

430. Factors Associated with Abnormal Mammogram Results Among Low-Income Uninsured Populations in Medically Underserved And Rural Texas Regions - Resources
Date: Sep 2024

Examines factors associated with abnormal breast cancer screening outcomes among women living in Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) in Central Texas. Utilizes data of 1,139 women who received breast cancer screenings through the Texas A&M Cancer Screening, Training, Education, and Prevention Program (C-STEP) from 2017 to 2023. Analyzes factors including age, race/ethnicity, level of education, and rural or urban location.

...cancer screenings through the Texas A&M Cancer Screening, Training, Education, and Prevention Program (C-STEP...