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| Maria C KatapodiSummaryAffiliation: University of Michigan Country: USA Publications
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Using a state cancer registry to recruit young breast cancer survivors and high-risk relatives: protocol of a randomized trial testing the efficacy of a targeted versus a tailored intervention to increase breast cancer screeningMaria C Katapodi
University of Michigan School of Nursing, 400 N, Ingalls Building, Room 2158, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA
BMC Cancer 13:97. 2013....- Psychometric testing of the decisional conflict scale: genetic testing hereditary breast and ovarian cancerMaria C Katapodi
School of Nursing, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, USA
Nurs Res 60:368-77. 2011..g., risk-reducing surgery). However, uptake of testing for HBOC among high-risk individuals is low, indicating the need to better understand and measure the decisional conflict associated with this process... 
Underestimation of breast cancer risk: influence on screening behaviorMaria C Katapodi
School of Nursing, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, USA
Oncol Nurs Forum 36:306-14. 2009..To describe perceived breast cancer risk, identify the percentage of women with inaccurate risk perceptions, and examine the influence of perceived and objective risk on screening behavior...- Why some women have an optimistic or a pessimistic bias about their breast cancer risk: experiences, heuristics, and knowledge of risk factorsMaria C Katapodi
University of Michigan School of Nursing, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
Cancer Nurs 33:64-73. 2010..Risk communication interventions should assess knowledge deficits, contextual variables, and specific heuristics that activate differential information processing mechanisms... - Distrust, predisposition to use health services and breast cancer screening: results from a multicultural community-based surveyMaria C Katapodi
Division of Acute, Critical, and Long Term Care, University of Michigan School of Nursing, 400 N Ingalls Building, Room 2158, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, United States
Int J Nurs Stud 47:975-83. 2010..To examine whether and how distrust of the health system and predisposition to use healthcare services influence frequency of mammograms and Clinical Breast Exams (CBEs)... - Differences between women who pursued genetic testing for hereditary breast and ovarian cancer and their at-risk relatives who did notMaria C Katapodi
School of Nursing, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, USA
Oncol Nurs Forum 38:572-81. 2011.... 
Comparative effectiveness research: using systematic reviews and meta-analyses to synthesize empirical evidenceMaria C Katapodi
University of Michigan School of Nursing, Ann Arbor, MI 48109 5482, USA
Res Theory Nurs Pract 25:191-209. 2011..Recommendations for evaluating the strength of evidence, interpreting findings, and discussing clinical applicability are offered...- Interventions with family caregivers of cancer patients: meta-analysis of randomized trialsLaurel L Northouse
School of Nursing, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA
CA Cancer J Clin 60:317-39. 2010..Various intervention characteristics were also examined as potential moderators. Clinicians need to deliver research-tested interventions to help caregivers and patients cope effectively and maintain their quality of life... - The impact of caregiving on the psychological well-being of family caregivers and cancer patientsLaurel L Northouse
University of Michigan School of Nursing, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA
Semin Oncol Nurs 28:236-45. 2012..To provide an overview of patient and caregiver emotional distress; examine the sources of their distress, review evidence-based interventions that can reduce distress, and provide guidelines for assessment and intervention...