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211. Impact of Physical Activity and Sleep Quality on Quality of Life of Rural Residents With and Without a History of Cancer: Findings of the Day and Night Study - Resources
Date: Nov 2018

Reports on a cross-sectional study comparing the physical activity, sleep quality, and physical and mental health of cancer survivors with cancer-free individuals in medically underserved areas of rural Virginia. Evaluates the relationship between sleep quality, average sleep time, and self-reported outdoor activity with predicted mental health and quality of life. The Harvard Food Frequency Questionnaire, Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), and RAND 36-Item Health Survey were used to collect data on dietary intake, sleep quality, and physical activity.

...cancer survivors with cancer-free individuals in medically underserved areas of rural Virginia. Evaluates the relationship...

212. Endocrine-Disrupting Pesticides and Breast Cancer Incidence in the United States: An Ecological Analysis - Resources
Date: Jun 2026

Examines associations between endocrine-disrupting pesticide usage and breast cancer incidence at the county level, using 2001-2015 U.S. Geological Survey Pesticide National Synthesis Project and 2016-2020 NCI State Cancer Profiles data. Includes rural-urban data comparisons.

...Cancer Profiles data. Includes rural-urban data comparisons. --- Endocrine-Disrupting Pesticides and Breast Cancer Incidence...

213. Prioritizing Rural Populations in State Comprehensive Cancer Control Plans: A Qualitative Assessment - Resources
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...

214. Acute Care Utilization Patterns During Chemotherapy and Predictive Model Development at a Rural Community Cancer Center - Resources
Date: Nov 2025

Explores the development of a predictive model focused on identifying oncology patients at risk of all-cause and preventable acute care use, utilizing EHR data of 2,922 patients who received intravenous cancer treatment between October 2021 and April 2024 in a predominantly rural, midwestern cancer network. Provides data on the association between acute care use and clinical and demographic factors, including level of rurality.

...cancer treatment between October 2021 and April 2024 in a predominantly rural, midwestern cancer network...

215. Examining Urban and Rural Differences in Perceived Timeliness of Care among Cancer Patients: A SEER‐CAHPS Study - Resources
Date: Jun 2018

Analyzes Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results–Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (SEER‐CAHPS) survey data for rural and urban Medicare beneficiaries aged 65 years and older diagnosed with breast, lung, colorectal, or prostate cancer between 1998 and 2013 to explore associations between patient residence at cancer diagnosis and patient ratings of access to care.

...cancer between 1998 and 2013 to explore associations between patient residence at cancer diagnosis and patient...

216. Association Between a Network-Based Physician Linchpin Score and Cancer Patient Mortality: A Seer-Medicare Analysis - Resources
Date: Feb 2024

Presents a study on patient-sharing networks among multidisciplinary teams treating cancer patients and, specifically, the oncologists hold these networks together as "linchpins". Discusses these linchpin oncologists and evaluates the effect they have on cancer outcomes. Explores the affect this has on patients with a number of variables, including living in a rural area.

...Cancer Institute, 116(2), 230-238 02/2024 Access · Cancer · Health workforce supply and demand · Mortality...

217. Rural Women's Perceptions about Cancer Disparities and Contributing Factors: A Call to Communication - Resources
Date: Aug 2018

Examines the perspectives of female residents in 7 rural Illinois counties on the topics of cancer incidence, cancer disparities, and behavior contributing to the disease through focus group participation. Includes statistics on study participant demographics.

...cancer incidence, cancer disparities, and behavior contributing to the disease through focus group participation. Includes...

218. Mapping the Lay of the Land: Using Interactive Network Analytic Tools for Collaboration in Rural Cancer Prevention and Control - Resources
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...

219. Implementing Community-Based Prostate Cancer Education in Rural South Carolina: A Collaborative Approach through a Statewide Cancer Alliance - Resources
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...

220. Description of Census-Tract-Level Social Determinants of Health in Cancer Surveillance Data - Resources
Date: Aug 2024

Examines cancer incidence, stage at diagnosis, and mortality by cancer site, utilizing census tract-level data from the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) specialized database. Includes data on rurality and other sociodemographic characteristics, with rural-urban breakdowns by race, ethnicity, and persistent poverty.

...Cancer Surveillance Data --- Examines cancer incidence, stage at diagnosis, and mortality by cancer site, utilizing...