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Eron G Manusov1, Helen Livingston, Curtis Stine

  • 1Florida State University College of Medicine, Tallahassee, FL 32306-4300, USA. eron.manusov@med.fsu.edu

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This study proposes a standardized framework for defining rural background in research. It identifies five common definitions to improve clarity in studies on rural practice.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Education Research
  • Rural Health Studies
  • Sociology of Health

Background:

  • Defining rural background is crucial for understanding rural practice.
  • Existing literature lacks a standardized definition for rural background.
  • Inconsistent definitions impact research on rural health workforce.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a standardized framework for defining rural background.
  • To identify and collate various definitions of rural background used in research.
  • To propose a conceptual framework for rural background in health studies.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of Medline database (1966-2009).
  • Inclusion criteria: studies defining rural background, research question, and rural practice outcome.
  • Full-text review of 45 identified articles, with 15 meeting criteria.

Main Results:

  • Fifteen articles were included in the final review.
  • Five common definitions of rural background emerged:
  • 1. Self-reported rural upbringing, 2. Rural county of birth, 3. Town population <10,000, 4. High school in town <10,000, 5. Self-declared rural residence.

Conclusions:

  • Multiple terms are used to define rural background in research.
  • Propose using five common definitions as 'rural connectors'.
  • This framework enhances the precise definition of rural background in studies.