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The purpose of this study was to assess differences between rural and urban-residing participants with pediatric-onset SCI in factors affecting healthcare usage (e.g., employment, income, access to private insurance, community integration) and long-term healthcare outcomes (i.e., secondary health conditions and psychosocial functioning).<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      Data were gathered from an ongoing study examining long-term outcomes of adults with pediatric-onset SCI. Participants (\n                      <jats:italic>N<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009=\u2009490) completed measures of sociodemographics, injury characteristics, and medical outcomes. Participant zip codes were classified as rural or urban using the ProximityOne database based on the ZIP Code Tabulation Areas from the 2020 census.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Individuals residing in rural regions report lower levels of education, income, employment rates, private health insurance, and community integration (mobility, occupation, and social engagement), as well increased incidence of pressure injuries, urinary tract infections, hospitalizations, bowel incontinence, sleep difficulties, and perceived physical health. 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