Mira L Katz
Biographic Data
| ID | 90453 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Mira L Katz |
| GIVEN NAMES | Mira L |
| FAMILY NAME | Katz |
| SIGNATURE | KATZ M L |
| AFFILIATIONS | The Ohio State University |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-9791-7592 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 22 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 11 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 22 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 1993 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
Colorectal cancer screening blood test
The blood test has the potential to increase CRC screening, as most participants were willing to complete the test if it was free or covered by health insurance. Findings can guide the development of programs that include the CRC screening blood test as an option
Video brochures in a mailed fecal immunochemical test outreach program provide cancer screening information in a user‐friendly format for rural Appalachian community members
PURPOSE: Colorectal cancer (CRC) screening is recommended for average-risk adults, yet many adults are not up-to-date with screening. One recommended CRC screening approach is the annual completion of a fecal immunochemical test (FIT). However, usually, fewer than half of mailed FIT tests are returned. METHODS: To address barriers to FIT return, a video brochure was developed providing targeted CRC screening information and step-by-step FIT instr…
Comparative effectiveness of two interventions to increase colorectal cancer screening among females living in the rural Midwest
PURPOSE: To assess the comparative effectiveness of a tailored, interactive digital video disc (DVD) intervention versus DVD plus patient navigation (PN) intervention versus usual care (UC) on the uptake of colorectal cancer (CRC) screening among females living in Midwest rural areas. METHODS: As part of a larger study, 663 females (ages 50-74) living in rural Indiana and Ohio and not up-to-date (UTD) with CRC screening at baseline were randomize…
Racial/Ethnic Differences in Knowledge, Attitudes, and Beliefs About Covid-19 Among Adults in the United States
Background: Knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs are cognitive outcomes that serve as key determinants of engaging in health behaviors, likely including vaccination and other mitigation behaviors against coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Studies have begun examining people's knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs about COVID-19, but little is known about how these cognitive outcomes differ across racial/ethnic groups. Methods: An online survey was con…
Acceptability of a Covid-19 vaccine among adults in the United States
Belief About Mandatory School Vaccinations and Vaccination Refusal Among Ohio Appalachian Parents
PURPOSE: To examine how demographic, general health, religious, and political characteristics influenced beliefs about mandatory school vaccinations and history of vaccination refusal for children among Ohio Appalachian parents. METHODS: In 2013 and 2014, baseline data were obtained from parents (n = 337) of girls aged 9-17 from 12 counties in rural Ohio Appalachia enrolled in the Community Awareness, Resources and Education (CARE II) Project. Mu…
Exploring Lactation Consultant Views on Infant Safe Sleep
Community Members’ Input into Cancer Prevention Campaign Development and Experience Being Featured in the Campaign
Having a shared vision, ongoing trust, and good communication are essential elements to maintaining a viable academic-community partnership
Community Members’ Input into Cancer Prevention Campaign Development and Experience Being Featured in the Campaign
Community Members’ Input into Cancer Prevention Campaign Development and Experience Being Featured in the Campaign Mira L. Katz, Brittney Keller, Cathy M. Tatum, Darla K. Fickle, Courtney Midkiff, Sharon Carver, Janice L. Krieger, Michael D. Slater, and Electra D. Paskett What Is the Purpose of this Study/Review? • To describe a partnership of cancer disparities researchers and community members who developed county-specific media campaigns to im…
Human Papillomavirus Vaccination Among Young Adult Gay and Bisexual Men in the United States
Objectives. We examined human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination among gay and bisexual men, a population with high rates of HPV infection and HPV-related disease. Methods. A national sample of gay and bisexual men aged 18 to 26 years (n = 428) completed online surveys in fall 2013. We identified correlates of HPV vaccination using multivariate logistic regression. Results. Overall, 13% of participants had received any doses of the HPV vaccine. Abo…
Barriers Reported Among Patients with Breast and Cervical Abnormalities in the Patient Navigation Research Program
Media coverage of cervical cancer and the HPV vaccine
Objective To describe the content of newspaper articles about cervical cancer and the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine published in Appalachia and identify potential differences in coverage as compared to the content of newspaper articles published in non‐Appalachia Ohio. Background Individuals rely on media as an important source of health information. Inadequate coverage of health issues may reinforce health inequities such as the elevated ce…
The HPV Vaccine
Cancer Screening Practices Among Amish and Non-Amish Adults Living in Ohio Appalachia
PURPOSE: The Amish, a unique community living in Ohio Appalachia, have lower cancer incidence rates than non-Amish living in Ohio Appalachia. The purpose of this study was to examine cancer screening rates among Amish compared to non-Amish adults living in Ohio Appalachia and a national sample of adults of the same race and ethnicity in an effort to explain cancer patterns. METHODS: Face-to-face interviews focusing on perception of risk, cancer s…
Appalachian and Non-Appalachian Pediatricians’ Encouragement of the Human Papillomavirus Vaccine
Does Mother Know Best? An Actor-Partner Model of College-Age Women's Human Papillomavirus Vaccination Behavior
This study examined the associations of perceived threat, perceived efficacy, and parent–child communication with the extent to which college-age women received the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine. Daughters and their mothers completed a survey about the HPV vaccine (N = 182 dyads). The results showed that mothers' perceived self-efficacy to talk to their daughters and mothers' response efficacy of the vaccine were indirectly related to mother…
Influence of Church Attendance and Spirituality in a Randomized Controlled Trial to Increase Mammography Use Among a Low-Income, Tri-Racial, Rural Community
Tobacco Use Among the Amish in Holmes County, Ohio
Purpose: The objective of this study was to estimate tobacco use prevalence among the Amish in Holmes County, Ohio, using both self‐report and a biochemical marker of nicotine exposure. Methods: Amish adults (n = 134) were interviewed as part of a lifestyle study. Self‐reported tobacco use was measured using standardized questions, and cotinine was measured from a saliva sample. The prevalence of smoking, total tobacco use, and misclassification …
Key Informants' Perspectives Prior to Beginning a Cervical Cancer Study in Ohio Appalachia
Higher-than-average cervical cancer incidence and mortality rates occur in Ohio Appalachia. Little is known, however, about societal norms and social determinants that affect these rates. To examine county-level sociocultural environments to plan a cervical cancer prevention program, the authorsinterviewed key informants from 17 of 29 Ohio Appalachia counties. Findingsinclude the perceived offensiveness of the term Appalachia, the importance of l…
Colorectal cancer screening among African American church members
Participants who rated their patient-provider communication as good were more likely to have completed CRC screening tests than those reporting poor communication. Among participants reporting good communication, knowledge about colorectal cancer was also associated with test completion. Interventions to improve patient-provider communication may be important to increase low rates of CRC screening test completion among African Americans
Knowledge of Stroke Risk, Signs of Stroke, and the Need for Stroke Education among Children with Sickle Cell Disease and their Caregivers
Children with SCD, caregivers, and healthcare providers need and desire educational materials about stroke. Educational materials to improve knowledge about stroke may be an important strategy to increase completion of stroke screening tests
Biology of aging in an Israeli population. 1. Review of literature and morphological variation analysis
This article reports the results of a comparative morphological assessment carried out on five age segments of an Israeli population: 1. neonates, 2. early school age children (6.5-7.5 years old), 3. young adults (18-29), 4. mature adults (30-45) and 5. elderly people (75-94). The aim of the investigation was to analyze the relationship between developmental homeostasis phenomena and the aging process. Developmental homeostasis was assessed via g…
Does Mother Know Best? An Actor-Partner Model of College-Age Women's Human Papillomavirus Vaccination Behavior
This study examined the associations of perceived threat, perceived efficacy, and parent–child communication with the extent to which college-age women received the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine. Daughters and their mothers completed a survey about the HPV vaccine (N = 182 dyads). The results showed that mothers' perceived self-efficacy to talk to their daughters and mothers' response efficacy of the vaccine were indirectly related to mother…
Key Informants' Perspectives Prior to Beginning a Cervical Cancer Study in Ohio Appalachia
Higher-than-average cervical cancer incidence and mortality rates occur in Ohio Appalachia. Little is known, however, about societal norms and social determinants that affect these rates. To examine county-level sociocultural environments to plan a cervical cancer prevention program, the authorsinterviewed key informants from 17 of 29 Ohio Appalachia counties. Findingsinclude the perceived offensiveness of the term Appalachia, the importance of l…
Human Papillomavirus Vaccination Among Young Adult Gay and Bisexual Men in the United States
Objectives. We examined human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination among gay and bisexual men, a population with high rates of HPV infection and HPV-related disease. Methods. A national sample of gay and bisexual men aged 18 to 26 years (n = 428) completed online surveys in fall 2013. We identified correlates of HPV vaccination using multivariate logistic regression. Results. Overall, 13% of participants had received any doses of the HPV vaccine. Abo…
Biology of aging in an Israeli population. 1. Review of literature and morphological variation analysis
This article reports the results of a comparative morphological assessment carried out on five age segments of an Israeli population: 1. neonates, 2. early school age children (6.5-7.5 years old), 3. young adults (18-29), 4. mature adults (30-45) and 5. elderly people (75-94). The aim of the investigation was to analyze the relationship between developmental homeostasis phenomena and the aging process. Developmental homeostasis was assessed via g…
Biology of aging in an Israeli population. 1. Review of literature and morphological variation analysis
This article reports the results of a comparative morphological assessment carried out on five age segments of an Israeli population: 1. neonates, 2. early school age children (6.5-7.5 years old), 3. young adults (18-29), 4. mature adults (30-45) and 5. elderly people (75-94). The aim of the investigation was to analyze the relationship between developmental homeostasis phenomena and the aging process. Developmental homeostasis was assessed via g…
Knowledge of Stroke Risk, Signs of Stroke, and the Need for Stroke Education among Children with Sickle Cell Disease and their Caregivers
Children with SCD, caregivers, and healthcare providers need and desire educational materials about stroke. Educational materials to improve knowledge about stroke may be an important strategy to increase completion of stroke screening tests
Colorectal cancer screening among African American church members
Participants who rated their patient-provider communication as good were more likely to have completed CRC screening tests than those reporting poor communication. Among participants reporting good communication, knowledge about colorectal cancer was also associated with test completion. Interventions to improve patient-provider communication may be important to increase low rates of CRC screening test completion among African Americans
Key Informants' Perspectives Prior to Beginning a Cervical Cancer Study in Ohio Appalachia
Higher-than-average cervical cancer incidence and mortality rates occur in Ohio Appalachia. Little is known, however, about societal norms and social determinants that affect these rates. To examine county-level sociocultural environments to plan a cervical cancer prevention program, the authorsinterviewed key informants from 17 of 29 Ohio Appalachia counties. Findingsinclude the perceived offensiveness of the term Appalachia, the importance of l…
Influence of Church Attendance and Spirituality in a Randomized Controlled Trial to Increase Mammography Use Among a Low-Income, Tri-Racial, Rural Community
Tobacco Use Among the Amish in Holmes County, Ohio
Purpose: The objective of this study was to estimate tobacco use prevalence among the Amish in Holmes County, Ohio, using both self‐report and a biochemical marker of nicotine exposure. Methods: Amish adults (n = 134) were interviewed as part of a lifestyle study. Self‐reported tobacco use was measured using standardized questions, and cotinine was measured from a saliva sample. The prevalence of smoking, total tobacco use, and misclassification …
Cancer Screening Practices Among Amish and Non-Amish Adults Living in Ohio Appalachia
PURPOSE: The Amish, a unique community living in Ohio Appalachia, have lower cancer incidence rates than non-Amish living in Ohio Appalachia. The purpose of this study was to examine cancer screening rates among Amish compared to non-Amish adults living in Ohio Appalachia and a national sample of adults of the same race and ethnicity in an effort to explain cancer patterns. METHODS: Face-to-face interviews focusing on perception of risk, cancer s…
Appalachian and Non-Appalachian Pediatricians’ Encouragement of the Human Papillomavirus Vaccine
Does Mother Know Best? An Actor-Partner Model of College-Age Women's Human Papillomavirus Vaccination Behavior
This study examined the associations of perceived threat, perceived efficacy, and parent–child communication with the extent to which college-age women received the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine. Daughters and their mothers completed a survey about the HPV vaccine (N = 182 dyads). The results showed that mothers' perceived self-efficacy to talk to their daughters and mothers' response efficacy of the vaccine were indirectly related to mother…
The HPV Vaccine
Media coverage of cervical cancer and the HPV vaccine
Objective To describe the content of newspaper articles about cervical cancer and the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine published in Appalachia and identify potential differences in coverage as compared to the content of newspaper articles published in non‐Appalachia Ohio. Background Individuals rely on media as an important source of health information. Inadequate coverage of health issues may reinforce health inequities such as the elevated ce…
Barriers Reported Among Patients with Breast and Cervical Abnormalities in the Patient Navigation Research Program
Community Members’ Input into Cancer Prevention Campaign Development and Experience Being Featured in the Campaign
Having a shared vision, ongoing trust, and good communication are essential elements to maintaining a viable academic-community partnership
Community Members’ Input into Cancer Prevention Campaign Development and Experience Being Featured in the Campaign
Community Members’ Input into Cancer Prevention Campaign Development and Experience Being Featured in the Campaign Mira L. Katz, Brittney Keller, Cathy M. Tatum, Darla K. Fickle, Courtney Midkiff, Sharon Carver, Janice L. Krieger, Michael D. Slater, and Electra D. Paskett What Is the Purpose of this Study/Review? • To describe a partnership of cancer disparities researchers and community members who developed county-specific media campaigns to im…
Human Papillomavirus Vaccination Among Young Adult Gay and Bisexual Men in the United States
Objectives. We examined human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination among gay and bisexual men, a population with high rates of HPV infection and HPV-related disease. Methods. A national sample of gay and bisexual men aged 18 to 26 years (n = 428) completed online surveys in fall 2013. We identified correlates of HPV vaccination using multivariate logistic regression. Results. Overall, 13% of participants had received any doses of the HPV vaccine. Abo…
Belief About Mandatory School Vaccinations and Vaccination Refusal Among Ohio Appalachian Parents
PURPOSE: To examine how demographic, general health, religious, and political characteristics influenced beliefs about mandatory school vaccinations and history of vaccination refusal for children among Ohio Appalachian parents. METHODS: In 2013 and 2014, baseline data were obtained from parents (n = 337) of girls aged 9-17 from 12 counties in rural Ohio Appalachia enrolled in the Community Awareness, Resources and Education (CARE II) Project. Mu…
Exploring Lactation Consultant Views on Infant Safe Sleep
Acceptability of a Covid-19 vaccine among adults in the United States
Racial/Ethnic Differences in Knowledge, Attitudes, and Beliefs About Covid-19 Among Adults in the United States
Background: Knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs are cognitive outcomes that serve as key determinants of engaging in health behaviors, likely including vaccination and other mitigation behaviors against coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Studies have begun examining people's knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs about COVID-19, but little is known about how these cognitive outcomes differ across racial/ethnic groups. Methods: An online survey was con…
Video brochures in a mailed fecal immunochemical test outreach program provide cancer screening information in a user‐friendly format for rural Appalachian community members
PURPOSE: Colorectal cancer (CRC) screening is recommended for average-risk adults, yet many adults are not up-to-date with screening. One recommended CRC screening approach is the annual completion of a fecal immunochemical test (FIT). However, usually, fewer than half of mailed FIT tests are returned. METHODS: To address barriers to FIT return, a video brochure was developed providing targeted CRC screening information and step-by-step FIT instr…
Comparative effectiveness of two interventions to increase colorectal cancer screening among females living in the rural Midwest
PURPOSE: To assess the comparative effectiveness of a tailored, interactive digital video disc (DVD) intervention versus DVD plus patient navigation (PN) intervention versus usual care (UC) on the uptake of colorectal cancer (CRC) screening among females living in Midwest rural areas. METHODS: As part of a larger study, 663 females (ages 50-74) living in rural Indiana and Ohio and not up-to-date (UTD) with CRC screening at baseline were randomize…
Colorectal cancer screening blood test
The blood test has the potential to increase CRC screening, as most participants were willing to complete the test if it was free or covered by health insurance. Findings can guide the development of programs that include the CRC screening blood test as an option
Medicine (22 works) · Cancer (12 works) · Family medicine (12 works) · Internal Medicine (12 works) · Gerontology (11 works) · Demography (9 works) · Environmental health (9 works) · Appalachia (8 works) · Nursing (7 works) · Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy (7 works)