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421. Disparities and Gaps in Breast Cancer Screening for Women Aged 40 to 49 Years - Resources
Date: Dec 2024

Analyzes disparities in breast cancer screening among women aged 40 to 49 years, utilizing National Health Interview Survey data for the years 2019 and 2021. See included Figure and Table for rural-urban comparisons.

...Cancer Screening for Women Aged 40 to 49 Years --- Analyzes disparities in breast cancer screening...

422. Interventions to Increase Colorectal Cancer Screening Uptake in Rural Settings: A Scoping Review - Resources
Date: Jun 2025

Scoping review examining 36 studies on interventions to increase colorectal cancer (CRC) screening uptake in rural communities. Highlights approaches and strategies of effective interventions and discusses the need for continued research on tailored interventions for underserved communities.

...Cancer Screening Uptake in Rural Settings: A Scoping Review --- Scoping review examining 36 studies on interventions...

423. Motivators, Barriers, and Facilitators to Traveling to the Safest Hospitals in the United States for Complex Cancer Surgery - Resources
Date: Nov 2018

Results of a nationally representative survey conducted in January 2018, in which 1,016 adults were asked what factors they would consider when deciding whether to seek cancer treatment at their local hospital or at a specialized facility an hour or more away from their home. Table 1 features demographic information including breakdowns by metropolitan or nonmetropolitan residence.

...Cancer Surgery --- Results of a nationally representative survey conducted in January 2018, in which 1,016 adults...

424. Factors Associated With Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Locally Advanced Rectal Cancer Outcomes - Resources
Date: Feb 2024

Analyzes social determinants of health and demographic factors influencing racial and ethnic disparities in treatment response among rectal cancer patients. Provides data breakdowns of factors associated with patient outcomes, including treatment facilities' level of rurality. Highlights disparities experienced by Hispanic and non-Hispanic Black patients relative to non-Hispanic White patients.

...Cancer Outcomes --- Analyzes social determinants of health and demographic factors influencing racial and ethnic disparities...

425. Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Use of Colorectal Cancer Screening among Adults With Chronic Medical Conditions: BRFSS 2012–2020 - Resources
Date: Feb 2024

Compares racial and ethnic variation in colorectal cancer (CRC) screening rates, with breakdowns by number of chronic conditions. Utilizes 2012-2020 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System data. Table includes a statistic on CRC screening in nonmetro areas.

...Cancer Screening among Adults With Chronic Medical Conditions: BRFSS 2012–2020 --- Compares racial and ethnic...

426. Creating a Patient Navigation Model to Address Cervical Cancer Disparities in a Rural Hispanic Farmworker Community - Resources
Date: Nov 2012

Details a program to address cervical cancer disparities in rural Hispanic agricultural workers. Addresses specific barriers to preventive screenings, including awareness and knowledge of screening, cultural beliefs, cost, lack of health insurance, transportation, and child care.

...Cancer Disparities in a Rural Hispanic Farmworker Community --- Details a program to address cervical cancer...

427. Satisfaction with Care among Cancer Survivors with Medicare Coverage: Are there Rural Versus Urban Inequities? - Resources
Date: Mar 2024

Analyzes rural and urban satisfaction with a variety of aspects of healthcare among cancer survivors, including convenience of getting to providers and ability to meet all healthcare needs at a single location. Utilizes 2020 Medicare Current Beneficiary Survey data adjusted for demographic factors, health insurance, and overall health.

...Cancer Survivors with Medicare Coverage: Are there Rural Versus Urban Inequities? --- Analyzes rural and urban...

428. Elevated Colorectal Cancer Incidence among American Indian/Alaska Native Persons in Alaska Compared to Other Populations Worldwide - Resources
Date: Mar 2023

Presents the results of a study comparing American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) colorectal cancer (CRC) rates in Alaska for 2018 to CRC rates among tribal and racial populations in other regions of the US, and internationally. Results of this study will be used to inform healthcare organizations about policies and practices supporting CRC screening for the reduction of the disease.

...Cancer Incidence among American Indian/Alaska Native Persons in Alaska Compared to Other Populations Worldwide --- Presents...

429. Health Service Accessibility and Risk in Cervical Cancer Prevention: Comparing Rural Versus Nonrural Residence in New Mexico - Resources
Date: Sep 2017

Details a study on how geographic accessibility affects rural women's cervical cancer screening rates. Compares rural and urban areas in New Mexico. Breaks down data by travel distance, year, and services provided.

...Cancer Prevention: Comparing Rural Versus Nonrural Residence in New Mexico --- Details a study on how geographic...

430. Breast and Colorectal Cancer Screening Utilization after Hurricane María and the COVID-19 Pandemic in Puerto Rico - Resources
Date: Oct 2023

Explores breast and colorectal cancer screening utilization rates in Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria and the COVID-19 pandemic. Bases findings on Puerto Rico's Medicaid population and breaks down screening data by year from 2016-2021.

...Cancer Screening Utilization after Hurricane María and the COVID-19 Pandemic in Puerto Rico --- Explores...