2024
Parenting experiences and outcomes among former adolescent mothers: A mixed methods study
Flaherty S, Knobf M, Holland M, Slade A, Nelson L, Sadler L. Parenting experiences and outcomes among former adolescent mothers: A mixed methods study. PLOS ONE 2024, 19: e0303119. PMID: 38748745, PMCID: PMC11095697, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0303119.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMixed methods studyParenting outcomesRandomized clinical trialsAdolescent mothersMethods studyParents' experiencesSequential mixed methods studyExplanatory sequential mixed methods studyHome visiting programsPositive parenting outcomesPhase involved interviewsVisiting programsParticipants' experiencesChild behavior problemsPromote personal growthParticipants 2Maternal experienceQuantitative phaseQualitative dataPersonal growthEarly adulthoodBehavior problemsMothersHostile parentingOutcomes
2011
Self-Management and Transitions in Women With Advanced Breast Cancer
Schulman-Green D, Bradley EH, Knobf MT, Prigerson H, DiGiovanna MP, McCorkle R. Self-Management and Transitions in Women With Advanced Breast Cancer. Journal Of Pain And Symptom Management 2011, 42: 517-525. PMID: 21444183, PMCID: PMC3205931, DOI: 10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2010.12.007.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchUnderstanding the cancer pain experience in American Indians of the Northern Plains
Haozous EA, Knobf MT, Brant JM. Understanding the cancer pain experience in American Indians of the Northern Plains. Psycho-Oncology 2011, 20: 404-410. PMID: 20878836, DOI: 10.1002/pon.1741.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCancer painDistrust of outsidersBrief Pain Inventory-Short FormAmerican IndiansSemi-structured interviewsAverage pain scoreDescription of painTime of interviewCancer pain experienceDominant themesNeuropathic painPain scoresModerate painCultural groupsPain managementEnjoyment of lifePain interventionsAI patientsHematologic malignanciesPsychosocial distressPainPain experienceQualitative descriptive studyFeelings of guiltDescriptive study
2009
Exercise Improves Body Fat, Lean Mass, and Bone Mass in Breast Cancer Survivors
Irwin ML, Alvarez‐Reeves M, Cadmus L, Mierzejewski E, Mayne ST, Yu H, Chung GG, Jones B, Knobf MT, DiPietro L. Exercise Improves Body Fat, Lean Mass, and Bone Mass in Breast Cancer Survivors. Obesity 2009, 17: 1534-1541. PMID: 19629060, PMCID: PMC2841468, DOI: 10.1038/oby.2009.18.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsModerate-intensity aerobic exerciseUsual care participantsBreast cancer survivorsMin/weekDual-energy X-ray absorptiometryUsual care groupBone mineral densityCancer survivorsAerobic exerciseCare participantsLean massBody fatBody compositionCare groupBone massYale-New Haven Hospital Tumor RegistryPostmenopausal breast cancer survivorsCurrent physical activity levelsHospital tumor registryAerobic exercise interventionPhysical activity levelsBreast cancer prognosisPercent body fatX-ray absorptiometryBreast cancer diagnosis
2008
“Coming to Grips” with Chemotherapy-Induced Premature Menopause
Knobf MT. “Coming to Grips” with Chemotherapy-Induced Premature Menopause. Health Care For Women International 2008, 29: 384-399. PMID: 18389434, DOI: 10.1080/07399330701876562.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2006
Reproductive and Hormonal Sequelae of Chemotherapy in Women
Knobf MT. Reproductive and Hormonal Sequelae of Chemotherapy in Women. American Journal Of Nursing 2006, 106: 60-65. PMID: 16481857, DOI: 10.1097/00000446-200603003-00021.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchThe Influence of Endocrine Effects of Adjuvant Therapy on Quality of Life Outcomes in Younger Breast Cancer Survivors
Knobf MT. The Influence of Endocrine Effects of Adjuvant Therapy on Quality of Life Outcomes in Younger Breast Cancer Survivors. The Oncologist 2006, 11: 96-110. PMID: 16476831, DOI: 10.1634/theoncologist.11-2-96.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBreast cancer survivorsCancer survivorsLate effectsAdjuvant therapyGonadal toxicityPremature menopauseFertility concernsTreatment outcomesYoung breast cancer survivorsLife outcomesMenopausal symptom distressFertility preservation optionsAdverse treatment outcomesAgent-based chemotherapyYears of ageAdjuvant chemotherapyReversible amenorrheaEndocrine therapyIrregular mensesFollicular maturationPreservation optionsSymptom distressEndocrine effectsPsychosocial distressLower risk
2002
Carrying On
Knobf MT. Carrying On. Nursing Research 2002, 51: 9-17. PMID: 11822573, DOI: 10.1097/00006199-200201000-00003.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsChemotherapy-induced premature menopauseEarly-stage breast cancerStage breast cancerBreast cancerPremature menopauseAdjuvant chemotherapyOvarian toxicityEarly-stage breast cancer treatmentMenopausal symptom distressOncology care providersQuality of survivalBreast cancer treatmentBreast cancer experienceMajority of womenOrgan system toxicityAdjuvant therapyNormal mensesSurvival benefitSymptom managementMean ageMidlife women's healthSymptom distressSystem toxicityCare providersMenopause