title: Rural women. Lifestyle and health status.
abstract: This article presented a "snapshot" of the concerns and issues confronting America's rural women. The discussion highlighted demographic, economic, and sociocultural factors that impact the health status of women living in diverse rural environments. Recommendations were proposed to assist nurses to better address the health concerns of these women.
authors.affiliation: University of Utah College of Nursing, Salt Lake City.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Bushy
mesh_terms: D003466:Cultural Characteristics; D005260:Female; D006297:Health Services Accessibility; D006304:Health Status; D006801:Humans; D008019:Life Style; D012424:Rural Population; D012944:Social Support; D012959:Socioeconomic Factors; D014481:United States; D016387:Women's Health