Katarina M Sussner

Summary

Affiliation: Mount Sinai School of Medicine
Country: USA

Publications

  1. ncbi The influence of immigrant status and acculturation on the development of overweight in Latino families: a qualitative study
    Katarina M Sussner
    Department of Oncological Sciences, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, NY 10029, USA
    J Immigr Minor Health 10:497-505. 2008
  2. ncbi Ethnic, racial and cultural identity and perceived benefits and barriers related to genetic testing for breast cancer among at-risk women of African descent in New York City
    K M Sussner
    Division of Cancer Prevention and Control, Department of Oncological Sciences, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, NY 10029, USA
    Public Health Genomics 14:356-70. 2011
  3. ncbi Acculturation and familiarity with, attitudes towards and beliefs about genetic testing for cancer risk within Latinas in East Harlem, New York City
    Katarina M Sussner
    Department of Oncological Sciences, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, 1425 Madison Ave, Box 1130, New York, NY 10029, USA
    J Genet Couns 18:60-71. 2009
  4. ncbi The influence of acculturation and breast cancer-specific distress on perceived barriers to genetic testing for breast cancer among women of African descent
    Katarina M Sussner
    Department of Oncological Sciences, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, NY 10029, USA
    Psychooncology 18:945-55. 2009
  5. ncbi The influence of maternal acculturation on child body mass index at age 24 months
    Katarina M Sussner
    Department of Oncological Sciences, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, NY 10029, USA
    J Am Diet Assoc 109:218-25. 2009
  6. ncbi Interest and beliefs about BRCA genetic counseling among at-risk Latinas in New York City
    Katarina M Sussner
    Department of Oncological Sciences, Division of Cancer Prevention and Control, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, One Gustave L Levy Place, 1425 Madison Ave, Box 1130, New York, NY 10029, USA
    J Genet Couns 19:255-68. 2010
  7. ncbi Educational needs about cancer family history and genetic counseling for cancer risk among frontline healthcare clinicians in New York City
    Katarina M Sussner
    Department of Oncological Sciences, Cancer Prevention and Control, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York City, New York 10029, USA
    Genet Med 13:785-93. 2011
  8. ncbi The influence of acculturation on breast-feeding initiation and duration in low-income women in the US
    Katarina M Sussner
    Department of Oncological Sciences, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, USA
    J Biosoc Sci 40:673-96. 2008

Detail Information

Publications8

  1. ncbi The influence of immigrant status and acculturation on the development of overweight in Latino families: a qualitative study
    Katarina M Sussner
    Department of Oncological Sciences, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, NY 10029, USA
    J Immigr Minor Health 10:497-505. 2008
    ....
  2. ncbi Ethnic, racial and cultural identity and perceived benefits and barriers related to genetic testing for breast cancer among at-risk women of African descent in New York City
    K M Sussner
    Division of Cancer Prevention and Control, Department of Oncological Sciences, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, NY 10029, USA
    Public Health Genomics 14:356-70. 2011
    ..However, to date, few studies have addressed critical cultural variations among this minority group and their influence on such beliefs and attitudes...
  3. ncbi Acculturation and familiarity with, attitudes towards and beliefs about genetic testing for cancer risk within Latinas in East Harlem, New York City
    Katarina M Sussner
    Department of Oncological Sciences, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, 1425 Madison Ave, Box 1130, New York, NY 10029, USA
    J Genet Couns 18:60-71. 2009
    ..Study results may help inform the development of culturally-appropriate health education outreach materials and programs targeted to increase awareness, knowledge and understanding about genetic testing for cancer risk within Latinas...
  4. ncbi The influence of acculturation and breast cancer-specific distress on perceived barriers to genetic testing for breast cancer among women of African descent
    Katarina M Sussner
    Department of Oncological Sciences, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, NY 10029, USA
    Psychooncology 18:945-55. 2009
    ..Meanwhile, little is known regarding potential within-group acculturation and psychological differences underlying perceived barriers to genetic testing among women of African descent...
  5. ncbi The influence of maternal acculturation on child body mass index at age 24 months
    Katarina M Sussner
    Department of Oncological Sciences, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, NY 10029, USA
    J Am Diet Assoc 109:218-25. 2009
    ....
  6. ncbi Interest and beliefs about BRCA genetic counseling among at-risk Latinas in New York City
    Katarina M Sussner
    Department of Oncological Sciences, Division of Cancer Prevention and Control, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, One Gustave L Levy Place, 1425 Madison Ave, Box 1130, New York, NY 10029, USA
    J Genet Couns 19:255-68. 2010
    ..Meanwhile, little is known about barriers to genetic counseling among Latinas at increased risk of inherited breast cancer...
  7. ncbi Educational needs about cancer family history and genetic counseling for cancer risk among frontline healthcare clinicians in New York City
    Katarina M Sussner
    Department of Oncological Sciences, Cancer Prevention and Control, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York City, New York 10029, USA
    Genet Med 13:785-93. 2011
    ..This study investigated the educational needs of frontline healthcare clinicians about cancer family history and genetic counseling for cancer risk...
  8. ncbi The influence of acculturation on breast-feeding initiation and duration in low-income women in the US
    Katarina M Sussner
    Department of Oncological Sciences, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, USA
    J Biosoc Sci 40:673-96. 2008
    ....