Examining the association between rurality and positive childhood experiences among a national sample.
Elizabeth L CrouchJanice C ProbstSylvia ShiAlexander McLainJan M EberthMonique J BrownMelinda A MerrellKevin J BennettPublished in: The Journal of rural health : official journal of the American Rural Health Association and the National Rural Health Care Association (2022)
The assessment of rural-urban differences in PCEs using the full NSCH is a unique opportunity to quantify exposure to PCEs. Given the higher baseline rate of PCEs in rural than urban children, programs to increase opportunities for PCEs in urban communities are warranted. Future research should delve further into whether these PCEs translate to better mental health outcomes in rural children.