Prioritizing rural populations in state comprehensive cancer control plans: a qualitative assessment.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Comprehensive Cancer Control Program (NCCCP) requires that states develop comprehensive cancer control (CCC) plans and recommends that disparities related to rural residence are addressed in these plans. The objective of this study was to explore rural partner engagement and describe effective strategies for incorporating a rural focus in CCC plans.

Methods

States were selected for inclusion using stratified sampling based on state rurality and region. State cancer control leaders were interviewed about facilitators and barriers to engaging rural partners and strategies for prioritizing rural populations. Content analysis was conducted to identify themes across states.

Results

Interviews (n = 30) reveal

SUBMITTER: Hirschey R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9959942 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature