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631. Occupational Exposure to Pesticides and the Incidence of Lung Cancer in the Agricultural Health Study - Resources
Date: Apr 2017

Presents an exploration of incidents of lung cancer in agricultural workers due to exposure from pesticides. Draws data from the Agricultural Health Study, which surveys agricultural workers in Iowa and North Carolina.

...Cancer in the Agricultural Health Study --- Presents an exploration of incidents of lung cancer in agricultural...

632. Variations in Guideline-Concordant Breast Cancer Adjuvant Therapy in Rural Georgia - Resources
Date: Aug 2015

Results of a study of 844 women from rural southwest Georgia who were diagnosed with primary, invasive, early-stage breast cancer between 2001 and 2003, and who received guideline-concordant adjuvant therapy within the study region. Features statistics including breakdowns by age, marital status, insurance status, socioeconomic status, rural status, and number of comorbid conditions.

...Cancer Adjuvant Therapy in Rural Georgia --- Results of a study of 844 women from rural...

633. 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...

634. Colorectal Cancer Burden and Access to Federally Qualified Health Centers in California - Resources
Date: Oct 2015

Examines the geographic variation in late-stage diagnosis of colorectal cancer in California compared to distance to a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), the poverty level of the patient population, rural residence, and their access to a private vehicle.

...Cancer Burden and Access to Federally Qualified Health Centers in California --- Examines the geographic variation...

635. Digital Storytelling: A Tool for Health Promotion and Cancer Awareness in Rural Alaskan Communities - Resources
Date: Sep 2015

Discusses the perspectives of Alaska Native community members about digital storytelling after they viewed a digital health related message about cancer that was created by a Community Health Aide/Practitioner (CHA/P).

...Cancer Awareness in Rural Alaskan Communities --- Discusses the perspectives of Alaska Native community members about...

636. Rural-Urban Difference in Female Breast Cancer Diagnosis in Missouri - Resources
Date: Jul 2015

Analyzes and compares the effect of geographic distance and access to a mammography healthcare facility on late detection of breast cancer diagnosis in women residing in rural and urban Missouri.

...Cancer Diagnosis in Missouri --- Analyzes and compares the effect of geographic distance and access to a mammography...

637. The Role of Health Literacy and Communication Habits on Previous Colorectal Cancer Screening among Low-Income and Uninsured Patients - Resources
Date: Feb 2015

Presents an analysis of a survey of low-income uninsured patients in rural and urban areas who received financial help for a colonoscopy in a primary care clinic to identify any significant relationships between limited health literacy, communication skills, and adherence to colorectal cancer screening guidelines.

...cancer screening guidelines. --- The Role of Health Literacy and Communication Habits on Previous Colorectal Cancer...

638. Geographical and Seasonal Barriers to Mammography Services and Breast Cancer Stage at Diagnosis - Resources
Date: Jul 2014

Discusses the geographical and seasonal barriers rural women face in receiving routine mammography screening and early detection for breast cancer.

...cancer. --- Geographical and Seasonal Barriers to Mammography Services and Breast Cancer Stage at Diagnosis Discusses...

639. Increasing Cervical Cancer Screening in the United States - Mexico Border Region - Resources
Date: 2014

Discusses the effects of an intervention delivered by community health workers (CHWs), or Promotores de Salud, on cervical cancer screening rates for Hispanic women in the rural border area of New Mexico who were out of compliance with the recommended screening guidelines.

...Cancer Screening in the United States - Mexico Border Region --- Discusses the effects of an intervention...

640. 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...