Current Research
Current research focuses on psychosocial issues of cancer survivors, as well as cultural considerations in cancer prevention and screening behaviors
Professional Background
Dr. Ko’s research focuses broadly on chronic illness, specifically cancer. She is interested in both prevention of cancer, especially cultural issues related to screening behaviors, attitudes and knowledge related to the prevention of cancer. She is also interested in psychosocial issues related to enhancing quality of life for persons who have been diagnosed with cancer as well as their families. She is also interested in measure development and validation, particularly in the Filipino communities.
Courses Offered at Redlands
- Introduction to Psychology
- Abnormal Psychology
- Counseling Psychology
- Health Psychology
Degrees Held
- B.A., University of California, Riverside
- Ph.D., Joint Doctoral Program in Clinical Psychology at the University of California at San Diego and San Diego State University
Professional Experience
Two years of postdoctoral fellowship at the Division of Cancer Prevention and Control Research at the Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center at University of CA, Los Angeles
Publications, Presentations, and Panels
Banthia, R., Malcarne, V. L., Ko, C. M., Varni, J. W., & Sadler, G. R. (in press). Fatigued breast cancer survivors: The role of sleep quality, depressed mood, stage, and age. Psychology & Health.
Sadler, G.R., Ko, C.M., Cohn, J.A., White, M., Weldon, R., & Wu, P. (in press). Breast cancer knowledge, attitudes, and screening behaviors among African American women: The Black cosmetologists promoting health program. BMC Public Health.
Ko, C.M., Malcarne, V.L., Varni, J.M., Roesch, S., Banthia, R., Greenbergs, H.L., & Sadler, G.R. (2005). Problem solving and distress in prostate cancer patients and their spousal caregivers. Supportive Care in Cancer, 13(6), 367-74.
Ko, C.M., Sadler, G.R., Ryujin, L., & Dong, A. (2003). Filipina American women's breast cancer knowledge, attitudes and behaviors. BioMed Central Public Health, 3, 27.