Rural Health
Resources by Topic: Health screening
South Dakota Department of Health 2024 Annual Report
Describes activities and accomplishments of the South Dakota Department of Health in 2024. Includes sections on public health preparedness and response, rural health, emergency medical services, health information technology, family and community health, and licensure and accreditation.
Date: 12/2024
Sponsoring organization: South Dakota Department of Health
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Describes activities and accomplishments of the South Dakota Department of Health in 2024. Includes sections on public health preparedness and response, rural health, emergency medical services, health information technology, family and community health, and licensure and accreditation.
Date: 12/2024
Sponsoring organization: South Dakota Department of Health
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Disparities and Gaps in Breast Cancer Screening for Women Aged 40 to 49 Years
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.
Author(s): Tianshu Gu, Jing Yuan, Shelley White-Means, Minghui Li
Citation: JAMA Network Open, 7(12), e2451827
Date: 12/2024
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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.
Author(s): Tianshu Gu, Jing Yuan, Shelley White-Means, Minghui Li
Citation: JAMA Network Open, 7(12), e2451827
Date: 12/2024
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Mammography Among Women Residing in Urban Versus Rural Utah: Breast Cancer Survival
Examines breast cancer screening and mortality among rural and urban Utahns, utilizing Utah Population Database data for breast cancer patients diagnosed from 1998 to 2017 and matched controls. Provides rural-urban comparisons of cancer stage at diagnosis, first-course treatment received, risk of death based on mammograms received in the last 3 years, and other clinical and demographic comparisons.
Author(s): Quinn Tanner, Chun-Pin Chang, Karen Curtin, et al.
Citation: Cancer Medicine, 13(24), e70505
Date: 12/2024
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Examines breast cancer screening and mortality among rural and urban Utahns, utilizing Utah Population Database data for breast cancer patients diagnosed from 1998 to 2017 and matched controls. Provides rural-urban comparisons of cancer stage at diagnosis, first-course treatment received, risk of death based on mammograms received in the last 3 years, and other clinical and demographic comparisons.
Author(s): Quinn Tanner, Chun-Pin Chang, Karen Curtin, et al.
Citation: Cancer Medicine, 13(24), e70505
Date: 12/2024
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Factors Associated with Utilization of Mobile Health Clinic Hepatitis C Virus Services among Medically Underserved Communities in South Carolina
Examines the use of mobile health clinics (MHCs) to deliver hepatitis C (HCV) screening and treatment in rural and underserved South Carolina communities. Provides data on the association of demographic and community factors, including rurality, with MHC utilization, HCV positivity rates, and MHC HCV treatment initiation.
Author(s): Kerry A. Howard, Fatih Gezer, Caitlin A. Moore, et al.
Citation: BMC Global and Public Health, 2, 84
Date: 12/2024
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Examines the use of mobile health clinics (MHCs) to deliver hepatitis C (HCV) screening and treatment in rural and underserved South Carolina communities. Provides data on the association of demographic and community factors, including rurality, with MHC utilization, HCV positivity rates, and MHC HCV treatment initiation.
Author(s): Kerry A. Howard, Fatih Gezer, Caitlin A. Moore, et al.
Citation: BMC Global and Public Health, 2, 84
Date: 12/2024
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Pharmacy-Based Preventive Services for Opioid Use Disorder: A Survey of U.S. Pharmacists
Examines pharmacist perceptions related to addressing opioid use disorder (OUD) and substance use disorder (SUD) in their patients. Utilizes online survey data from 1,146 pharmacists to analyze pharmacist concerns about drug use; drug screenings, interventions, and referrals; and commitment and readiness to address OUD and SUD in their patients. Includes breakdowns of pharmacist demographics as well as rurality of pharmacy locations.
Author(s): Li-Tzy Wu, Jacquie King, Kathryn Hefner, et al.
Citation: Addiction Science & Clinical Practice, 19, 88
Date: 12/2024
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Examines pharmacist perceptions related to addressing opioid use disorder (OUD) and substance use disorder (SUD) in their patients. Utilizes online survey data from 1,146 pharmacists to analyze pharmacist concerns about drug use; drug screenings, interventions, and referrals; and commitment and readiness to address OUD and SUD in their patients. Includes breakdowns of pharmacist demographics as well as rurality of pharmacy locations.
Author(s): Li-Tzy Wu, Jacquie King, Kathryn Hefner, et al.
Citation: Addiction Science & Clinical Practice, 19, 88
Date: 12/2024
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Understanding the Impact of Healthcare Providers' Perspectives on Cancer Control in Rural Communities: A Qualitative Study
Explores the perceptions of 23 healthcare providers on factors affecting rural patients' access to care and the associated impacts on providers' approach to cancer screening and prevention recommendations. Discusses the impact of both patient and provider trust on information-gathering and care coordination.
Author(s): Alee Lockman, Mariam Krikorian Atkinson, Keelin McGee, Tenille Oderwald, James McGee
Citation: SSM - Qualitative Research in Health, 6, 100452
Date: 12/2024
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Explores the perceptions of 23 healthcare providers on factors affecting rural patients' access to care and the associated impacts on providers' approach to cancer screening and prevention recommendations. Discusses the impact of both patient and provider trust on information-gathering and care coordination.
Author(s): Alee Lockman, Mariam Krikorian Atkinson, Keelin McGee, Tenille Oderwald, James McGee
Citation: SSM - Qualitative Research in Health, 6, 100452
Date: 12/2024
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Rural-Urban Disparities and Trends in Cancer Screening: An Analysis of Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System Data (2018-2022)
Examines trends in up-to-date cancer screening in rural and urban populations, utilizing 2018, 2020, and 2022 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System data. Identifies geographic disparities in screening by cancer type, with data on breast, cervical, and colorectal cancers.
Author(s): Gabriel A Benavidez, Ami E Sedani, Tisha M Felder, Matthew Asare, Charles R Rogers
Citation: JNCI Cancer Spectrum, 8(6), pkae113
Date: 11/2024
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Examines trends in up-to-date cancer screening in rural and urban populations, utilizing 2018, 2020, and 2022 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System data. Identifies geographic disparities in screening by cancer type, with data on breast, cervical, and colorectal cancers.
Author(s): Gabriel A Benavidez, Ami E Sedani, Tisha M Felder, Matthew Asare, Charles R Rogers
Citation: JNCI Cancer Spectrum, 8(6), pkae113
Date: 11/2024
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Differences in Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) Testing and Treatment by Opioid, Stimulant, and Polysubstance Use among People Who Use Drugs in Rural U.S. Communities
Examines hepatitis C virus (HCV) testing in rural people who use drugs (PWUD) when drug combinations are used. Analyzes 2,705 PWUD across 10 rural communities in the U.S. from 2018-2020 for drug use combinations, testing, treatment, and more.
Author(s): Angela T. Estadt, David Kline, William C. Miller, et al.
Citation: Harm Reduction Journal, 21, 214
Date: 11/2024
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Examines hepatitis C virus (HCV) testing in rural people who use drugs (PWUD) when drug combinations are used. Analyzes 2,705 PWUD across 10 rural communities in the U.S. from 2018-2020 for drug use combinations, testing, treatment, and more.
Author(s): Angela T. Estadt, David Kline, William C. Miller, et al.
Citation: Harm Reduction Journal, 21, 214
Date: 11/2024
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Bridging Gaps in Breast Cancer Screening: A Comparative Study of Mexican Women in U.S. Rural and Urban Areas
Examines factors influencing breast cancer screening disparities among 350 Mexican immigrant women aged 40+ in rural and urban communities in Illinois. Compares rural and urban prevalence of barriers and facilitators to screening, including data on geographic and cultural factors.
Author(s): Venera Bekteshi, Mario Schootman
Citation: Journal of Primary Care & Community Health, 15
Date: 11/2024
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Examines factors influencing breast cancer screening disparities among 350 Mexican immigrant women aged 40+ in rural and urban communities in Illinois. Compares rural and urban prevalence of barriers and facilitators to screening, including data on geographic and cultural factors.
Author(s): Venera Bekteshi, Mario Schootman
Citation: Journal of Primary Care & Community Health, 15
Date: 11/2024
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2024 Rural-Urban Disparities in Health Care in Medicare
Examines rural/urban differences in the quality of healthcare received by Medicare beneficiaries in 2023, with breakdowns by race and ethnicity. Describes trends in quality of care for rural and urban residents between 2017 and 2023.
Date: 11/2024
Sponsoring organizations: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, RAND Corporation
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Examines rural/urban differences in the quality of healthcare received by Medicare beneficiaries in 2023, with breakdowns by race and ethnicity. Describes trends in quality of care for rural and urban residents between 2017 and 2023.
Date: 11/2024
Sponsoring organizations: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, RAND Corporation
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