COVID-19 and disability in rural areas: Rural/urban differences in trust in sources and preventative practices

This research brief describes results of a survey conducted in the Spring to explore rural and urban differences in COVID-19 health risks, adherence to public health recommendations, and trust in different information sources.Summary findings: Rural respondents reported higher rates of COVID-19 health risk factors, but less adherence to public health recommendations. Overall, individuals with health risk factors reported adopting fewer public health recommendations than individuals without health risk factors. Service providers and Dr. Anthony Fauci were the most trusted sources of information about COVID-19 for both rural and urban respondents.