Rural Health Research Gateway

Health promotion and disease prevention

Current Projects

Racial and Rural Differences in Cervical Cancer Screening Practices
Research center: South Carolina Rural Health Research Center
Funder: Office of Rural Health Policy (ORHP)
Topics: Health promotion and disease prevention, Minority health, Women
The purpose of this study is to describe and compare racial and rural differences in cervical cancer screening practices using data from the National Ambulatory Medical Care Survey. The findings will inform policies to increase appropriate access to quality cancer-preventive services.


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