Unpacking rural Heterogeneity
A proof-of-concept study of how varying rural contexts shape breast cancer screening behaviors
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 15742718 |
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| Authors | Jennifer L Cruz (0000-0002-4035-743X, Harvard University, corresponding author), Desmond N Jackson (Harvard University), Sarah L Johns (Harvard University), Shoba Ramanadhan (0000-0003-0650-9433, Harvard University), Douglas A Luke (0000-0003-1332-8569, Washington University in St. Louis), Karen M Emmons (0000-0002-0685-6446, Harvard University), Rachel M Ceballos (0000-0003-3697-0140, Huntsman Cancer Institute) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 32 |
| Pages | 101873-101873 |
| Publication date | 2025-10-15 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | SSM - Population Health (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2352-8273 • E-ISSN: 2352-8273 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1016/j.ssmph.2025.101873 |
| PMID | 41216225 |
| OpenAlex | W4415221152 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 26 |
Addressing rural BrCa screening inequities requires more than generic rural interventions; this study demonstrates that inequities may manifest differently across rural types, with distinct underlying dynamics shaping barriers. By showing how contextual variation influences health behaviors, this proof-of-concept study underscores the importance of disaggregating rural populations in health research and tailoring interventions to the specific mechanisms and resources operating within each context
Breast cancer · Breast cancer screening · Cancer screening · Health equity · Psychological intervention · Qualitative research · Rural area · Rural health · Unpacking · Colorectal Cancer Screening and Detection · Global Cancer Incidence and Screening · Public Health Policies and Education
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