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Date: Feb 2023
Discusses the development of comprehensive cancer control (CCC) plans at the state level to address rural health disparities. Reports on interviews with cancer control leaders about barriers and facilitators in creating CCC plans and the strategies to create effective partnerships and networks in rural areas.
...Cancer Control Plans: A Qualitative Assessment --- Discusses the development of comprehensive cancer control (CCC) plans...
Date: Apr 2022
Explores disparities in survival rates of 111,627 epithelial ovarian cancer patients in rural, urban, and metropolitan areas of the United States, based on data from the 2004-2016 National Cancer Database (NCDB). Includes demographic information of patients such as age, race, distance to nearest hospital, and more, as well as tables showing survival rates based on geographic locations.
...Cancer, 32(4), 540-546 04/2022 Cancer · Health disparities · Rural-urban differences · Statistics and data...
Date: Aug 2013
Examines health behavior differences among rural and urban cancer survivors in the U.S. Determines associations between self-reported health status and health-related unemployment and associations between health behaviors and health status. Includes rural versus urban information on marital status, race/ethnicity, education, cancer type, health insurance, employment, BMI, smoking habits, alcohol use, and physical activity.
...Cancer Survivors --- Examines health behavior differences among rural and urban cancer survivors in the U.S. Determines...
Date: Jun 2024
Literature review on racial and ethnic disparities in cancer burden, including discussion of cancer incidence, mortality, screening, access, and knowledge among underrepresented racial and ethnic groups in rural areas. Analyzes 30 studies from 2004-2023.
...cancer burden, including discussion of cancer incidence, mortality, screening, access, and knowledge among underrepresented racial...
Date: Jun 2022
Examines collaborative networks and referrals to understand how cancer control and prevention service areas are connected in rural areas. Provides responses from 152 multisector networks that address cancer risk in Missouri and Illinois such as community partners, health departments and facilities, schools, Federally Qualified Health Centers, and more. Discusses collaborations such as exchanging information, promoting services and programs, and development of resources and services, among other themes.
...Cancer Prevention and Control --- Examines collaborative networks and referrals to understand how cancer control and prevention...
Date: Apr 2022
Analyzes rural perspectives regarding colorectal cancer (CRC) screenings and resources. Provides 2021 focus group feedback and data from 20 survivors and caregivers of cancer in rural Nebraska, discussing themes such as CRC knowledge, perceptions, and concerns.
...Cancer Screening in Rural Nebraska --- Analyzes rural perspectives regarding colorectal cancer (CRC) screenings and resources...
Date: Mar 2022
Examines overall cancer mortality in the U.S. by county characteristics such as persistent poverty and rural versus urban location, as well as by isolating race as a potential determinant. Utilizes 1990-1992 and 2014-2018 National Death Index data to analyze how health disparities in cancer mortality have changed over time.
...cancer mortality have changed over time. --- Enduring Cancer Disparities by Persistent Poverty, Rurality, and Race...
Date: Apr 2016
Study examining the association between median household income and the occurrence of breast and colorectal cancer in Texas. Addresses whether the risk of cancer is affected by demographic factors, including geographic location. Discusses differences for rural/urban areas and border counties.
...cancer in Texas. Addresses whether the risk of cancer is affected by demographic factors, including...
Date: Feb 2022
Surveyed 40 primarily African American men in rural South Carolina to determine impact of a community-based prostate health education program. Discusses the effectiveness of community-based education in rural communities.
...Cancer Education in Rural South Carolina: A Collaborative Approach through a Statewide Cancer Alliance --- Surveyed...
Date: Apr 2023
Analyzes the relationship between travel time and rurality for breast cancer patients seeking contralateral prophylactic mastectomy (CPM). Utilizes 2007-2017 National Cancer Database data to examine demographic factors, patient rurality, surgery characteristics, and more.
...Cancer --- Analyzes the relationship between travel time and rurality for breast cancer patients seeking contralateral...