Digital Breast Tomosynthesis Use, Facility Mammography Volume, and Timely Follow-Up After Abnormal Screening Mammograms in Appalachia, United States

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Explores the effect of facility-level characteristics, such as rural versus urban location, and digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) use on post-screening follow-up times in rural versus urban areas in Appalachia. Breaks down data by facility volume and individual patient characteristics that are associated with follow-up delay.

Silas Selorm Daniels-Donkor, Fabian T. Camacho, Gloribel Bonilla, et al.

Journal of Rural Health, 42(4), e70229

10/2026

Access · Appalachia · Cancer · Health disparities · Health screening · Rural-urban differences · Statistics and data · Technology for health and human services · Women