Rural and urban differences in perceptions, behaviors, and health care disruptions during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Breanna B GretemanCrystal J Garcia-AugusteBrian M GryzlakAmanda R KahlSusan K LutgendorfElizabeth A ChrischillesMary E CharltonPublished in: The Journal of rural health : official journal of the American Rural Health Association and the National Rural Health Care Association (2022)
The majority of respondents reported disruptions to normal activities, medical appointment cancellations, and emotional distress during the first 6 months of the pandemic. The impact of the pandemic on urban residents appeared to be greater than for rural respondents. Timing of pandemic spread and varying beliefs are potential explanations.