The Risk Underlying Rural Areas Longitudinal (RURAL) Cohort Study is a longitudinal research project in select rural counties in Alabama, Kentucky, Louisiana, and Mississippi. We seek to enroll approximately 4,600 participants from these communities, examining several different aspects of their health, including heart and lung function.
Broad goals of the RURAL Cohort Study include:
- Identifying the frequency of and risk factors for heart and lung diseases in the RURAL communities
- Identifying unique factors contributing to health disorders in these communities — including psychosocial, economic, and familial factors — and how they interact together
- Identifying potential solutions by examining differences between higher and lower risk rural counties
We will collaborate with other scientists and maximize the use of the data collected, while also ensuring our participants’ data is secure. We have rigorous policies and systems in place to ensure all participants’ data meets federal security and confidentiality standards for data acquisition, transfer, storage, and analysis.
RURAL Cohort Study News
Study Hiring a CT Technician in Mississippi
May 2023
The RURAL Study is looking to hire a CT technologist who is licensed in the state of Mississippi to work in our mobile exam unit (MEU). Interested candidates should send resume to Mr. David Rhodes drhodes@uab.edu. Please see the full job description here.
Updated Radio Advertisement Campaign
December 2022
In December 2022, Dr. Shauntice Allen updated the radio advertisement used to promote the Study in Wilcox and Dallas Counties to thank participants and let people know that the study is still ongoing in Mississippi.