Perspectives of cancer prevention and control resources from stakeholders in rural southern Illinois.
Aaron J Kruse-DiehrMarquita W Lewis-ThamesEric WiedenmanAimee S JamesLynne ChambersPublished in: The Journal of rural health : official journal of the American Rural Health Association and the National Rural Health Care Association (2021)
Stakeholders experienced barriers to cancer prevention and control often mitigated by a reliance on personal adaptations, nonclinical organizational supports, and informal support systems. While resources remain minimal in southern Illinois, researchers and practitioners must make efforts to leverage existing community organizations and social networks to improve cancer outcomes in this region.