Cancer and mental health: Rural vs. urban
Abstract
This study explores mental health outcomes in rural versus urban cancer survivors. Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study using the National Health Interview Survey (2021-2023) on adults with a cancer diagnosis within the past 10 years (n=6,593). Results: Unadjusted data indicated 25% higher odds of depression in rural compared to urban cancer survivors (OR=1.25, p<0.01). However, there was no significant association when controlling for age, sex, race, education level, marital status, poverty level, type of health insurance, and general health status (OR=0.88, p=0.08 OR=1.10, p=0.19). Conclusion: One or more factors are influencing the association between depression and rurality among cancer survivors. Sinz, Katherine
Primary Faculty Mentor Name
Amy Trubek
Status
Graduate
Student College
Larner College of Medicine
Program/Major
Public Health
Primary Research Category
Social Science
Cancer and mental health: Rural vs. urban
This study explores mental health outcomes in rural versus urban cancer survivors. Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study using the National Health Interview Survey (2021-2023) on adults with a cancer diagnosis within the past 10 years (n=6,593). Results: Unadjusted data indicated 25% higher odds of depression in rural compared to urban cancer survivors (OR=1.25, p<0.01). However, there was no significant association when controlling for age, sex, race, education level, marital status, poverty level, type of health insurance, and general health status (OR=0.88, p=0.08 OR=1.10, p=0.19). Conclusion: One or more factors are influencing the association between depression and rurality among cancer survivors. Sinz, Katherine
