Publications

I believe research should be freely accessible to the public and as such, the majority of my work is open access. Please reach out if you would like additional information on any of the scientific publications listed.

Peer Reviewed Journal Articles

Ninsiima, M., Basu, S., Husain, M.J., Kawungezi, P.C., Kabami, Z., Simbwa, B.N., Bulage, L., Kruse, M., Tetlow, S., Kadobera, D., Ssali, M., Migisha, R., Ario, A.R., Kostova, D. 2024. Cost analysis of adding hypertension and diabetes management into routine HIV care in Mbarara and Ibanda districts, Uganda. BMC Health Services Research 24, 1392. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-024-11825-z
Saad RK, Alsouri R, Kruse MH, Kufoof L, Lobanov-Rostovsky S, Richter P and Khader Y. 2024. Addressing emerging public health threats: the Noncommunicable Disease Capacity Assessment and Planning (N-CAP) Process. Frontiers in Public Health. 12:1384957. doi: 10.3389/fpubh.2024.1384957
Kruse, M., Durstine, A., Evans, D. 2022. Effect of COVID-19 on patient access to health services for noncommunicable diseases in Latin America: a perspective from patient advocacy organizations. International Journal for Equity in Health 21, 45.
Kruse, M., Bednarczyk, R., Evans, D. 2020. A Human Rights Approach to Understanding Provider Knowledge and Attitudes toward the Human Papillomavirus Vaccine in São Paulo, Brazil. Papillomavirus Research, 9, 100197.

Abstracts

Kruse M., Barros, L.H.C., Matos, T.F., Turbay, T., Caleffi, M. 2022. Law of Sixty Days for Timely Cancer Treatment Initiation: A Brazilian Case Study. Abstract 522. World Cancer Congress eLibrary.
Neumann, L.T.V., Siqueira, A.C.A., Kruse, M., Santos, A.M., Barros, L.H.C. 2022. Cancer Patient Barriers to Accessing Radiotherapy Services through the Brazilian Unified Health System. Abstract 521. World Cancer Congress eLibrary.
Barros, L.H.C., Santos, A.M., Siqueira, A.C.A., Kruse, M., Neumann, L.T.V. 2021. How can we help: The needs of those seeking breast cancer information and support from a cancer patient advocacy organization in Brazil [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the 2021 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium; 2021 Dec 7-10; San Antonio, TX. Philadelphia (PA): AACR; Cancer Res 2022;82(4 Suppl):Abstract nr P3-15-04.
Holtz, L.H.C., Kruse, M., Rosa, N.S.F., Kaliks, R.A., Dalri, J.C. 2018. Living with Metastatic Breast Cancer in Brazil: An In-Depth Analysis of the Patient Journey Through Diagnosis, Treatment, and Quality of Life After Diagnosis. Journal of Global Oncology, 4: Supplement 2, 231s-231s.

Conference E-Posters

Kruse, M; De Araújo Silva, V.; Macena, A.; Holtz De Camargo Barros, L. 2024. Results from the Implementation of a Lay Navigation Pilot Program in two Public Hospitals in São Paulo, Brazil. Abstract 651. World Cancer Congress eLibrary.
Arena Siqueira, A.C.; Kruse, M; Holtz De Camargo Barros, L. 2024. Fear of Cancer Recurrence among Women Living with Breast Cancer in Brazil. Abstract 637. World Cancer Congress eLibrary.
Arena Siqueira, A.C.; Kruse, M; Holtz De Camargo Barros, L. 2024. Understanding the Experiences of People Living with Lung Cancer in Brazil. Abstract 652. World Cancer Congress eLibrary.
Neumann, LTV; Siqueira, ACA; Santos, AM; Kruse, M; Barros, LHC. 2021. Caring for Colorectal Cancer Patients: the Perspective of Informal Caregivers in Brazil. XXII Congresso Brasileiro de Oncologia Clínica – SBOC 2021. 17-20 November 2021.

Presentations

Presenter. “Results from the Implementation of a Lay Navigation Pilot Program in two Public Hospitals in São Paulo, Brazil.” Rapid Fire/ RF13 Experiences of people living with cancer, including cost of cancer and caregivers' support / Improving access to care through partnerships, advocacy and community engagement. World Cancer Congress. Geneva, Switzerland. 18 September 2024.
Presenter. “Law of Sixty Days for Timely Cancer Treatment Initiation: A Brazilian Case Study.” Rapid Fire/RF18 Advocacy, the use of law, powerful collaboration and campaign. World Cancer Congress. Geneva, Switzerland. 19 October 2022.
Panel presenter. “Strengthening Patient Support Programs to Cope with Diagnosis.” Global Kidney Cancer Summit. Virtual. 25 September 2021.
Presenter. “Living with Metastatic Breast Cancer in Brazil: An In-Depth Analysis of the Patient Journey Through Diagnosis, Treatment, and Quality of Life After Diagnosis.” E-poster Presentation: Session 15. World Cancer Congress. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. 2 October 2018.
Guest lecturer. “Women’s Sexual and Reproductive Health in the context of the Brazilian Public Health System.” Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra. Dominican Republic. November 2016.