Rural Health
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Christina Andrews, PhD

University of South Carolina Rural Health Research Center

Phone: 803.777.3290
Email: candrews@mailbox.sc.edu

Health Services Policy & Management
University of South Carolina
Discovery 344, 915 Greene Street
Columbia, SC 29208

Current Projects - (1)

  • Rural-Urban Differences in Medication Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder Among Pregnant Women
    This study will look at how recent trends have shaped access to treatment for pregnant women with Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) and will explore differences across rural and urban regions of the U.S. This project will help understand the landscape of access to Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) intervention and identify rural gaps in sustainable treatment infrastructure and supportive services.
    Research center: University of South Carolina Rural Health Research Center
    Topics: Care management, Emergency medical services (EMS) and trauma, Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), Healthcare access, Hospitals and clinics, Maternal health, Substance use and treatment, Telehealth, Women

Publications - (2)

2025

  • Access and Quality of Mental Health Services in Rural and Urban America
    Policy Brief
    University of South Carolina Rural Health Research Center
    Date: 07/2025
    Access to and quality of mental health facilities is a significant concern in the United States. This research identified disparities in mental health access and care quality by residence rurality.

2023