Cathrine Bjorvatn

Associate Professor

Journal articles

Bratlie, Sigrid; Halvorsen, Kristin; Myskja, Bjørn Kåre; Mellegård, Hilde; Bjorvatn, Cathrine; Frost, Petter; Heiene, Gunnar Harald; Hofmann, Bjørn Morten; Holst-Jensen, Arne; Holst-Larsen, Torolf; Malnes, Raino Sverre; Paus, Benedicte; Sandvig, Bente; Sjøli, Sonja Irene; Skarstein, Birgit; Thorseth, May Britt; Vagstad, Nils; Våge, Dag Inge; Borge, Ole Johan. 2019. A novel governance framework for GMO : a tiered, more flexible regulation for GMOs would help to stimulate innovation and public debate. EMBO Reports. 1-4. Published 2019-04-23. doi: 10.15252/embr.201947812

Augestad, Mirjam Tonheim; Bjorvatn, Cathrine; Sekse, Ragnhild Johanne Tveit. 2018. Tilbud om gentest til kvinner med nyoppdaget kreft i bryst eller eggstokker - en kvalitativ studie om kvinners erfaring. Best Practice Onkologi/Hematologi. 38. 22-26.
Høberg-Vetti, Hildegunn; Eide, Geir Egil; Siglen, Elen; Listøl, Wenche; Haavind, Marianne Tveit; Hoogerbrugge, Nicoline; Bjorvatn, Cathrine. 2018. Cancer-related distress in unselected women with newly diagnosed breast or ovarian cancer undergoing BRCA1/2 testing without pretest genetic counseling. Acta Oncologica. doi: 10.1080/0284186X.2018.1502466

Listøl, Wenche; Vetti, Hildegunn Høberg; Eide, Geir Egil; Bjorvatn, Cathrine. 2017. Anxiety and depression symptoms among women attending group-based patient education courses for hereditary breast and ovarian cancer. Hereditary Cancer in Clinical Practice. 15:2: 1-9. doi: 10.1186/s13053-016-0062-5

Augestad, Mirjam Tonheim; Vetti, Hildegunn Høberg; Bjorvatn, Cathrine; Sekse, Ragnhild Johanne Tveit. 2016. Identifying needs: a qualitative study of women’s experiences regarding rapid genetic testing for hereditary breast and ovarian cancer in the DNA BONus Study. Journal of Genetic Counseling. 26: 182-189. doi: 10.1007/s10897-016-9996-z
Vetti, Hildegunn Høberg; Bjorvatn, Cathrine; Fiane, Bent; Aas, Turid; Woie, Kathrine; Espelid, Helge; Eikesdal, Hans Petter; Listøl, Wenche; Haavind, Marianne Tveit; Knappskog, Per; Rusken, Tone; Haukanes, Bjørn Ivar; Steen, Vidar Martin; Hoogerbrugge, Nicoline. 2016. BRCA1/2 testing in newly diagnosed breast and ovarian cancer patients without prior genetic counselling: the DNA-BONus study. European Journal of Human Genetics. 24: 881-888. doi: 10.1038/ejhg.2015.196

Hamang, Anniken; Eide, Geir Egil; Rokne, Berit; Nordin, Karin; Bjorvatn, Cathrine; Øyen, Nina. 2012. Predictors of Heart-Focused Anxiety in Patients Undergoing Genetic Investigation and Counseling of Long QT Syndrome or Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy: A One Year Follow-up. Journal of Genetic Counseling. 21: 72-84. doi: 10.1007/s10897-011-9393-6
Roshanai, AH; Lampic, C; Ingvoldstad, C; Askmalm, MS; Bjorvatn, Cathrine; Rosenquist, R; Nordin, Karin. 2012. What Information Do Cancer Genetic Counselees Prioritize? Journal of Genetic Counseling. 21: 510-526. doi: 10.1007/s10897-011-9409-2

Nordin, Karin; Roshanai, Afsaneh Hayat; Bjorvatn, Cathrine; Wolff, Katharina; Mikkelsen, Ellen M; Bjelland, Ingvar; Kvale, Gerd. 2011. Is genetic counseling a stressful event? Acta Oncologica. 50: 1089-1097. doi: 10.3109/0284186X.2011.604343

Hamang, Anniken; Eide, Geir Egil; Nordin, Karin; Rokne, Berit; Bjorvatn, Cathrine; Øyen, Nina. 2010. Health status in patients at risk of inherited arrhythmias and sudden unexpected death compared to the general population. BMC Medical Genetics. 11. 10 pages. doi: 10.1186/1471-2350-11-27

Bjorvatn, Cathrine; Eide, Geir Egil; Hanestad, Berit Rokne; Hamang, Anniken; Havik, Odd E. 2009. Intrusion and avoidance in subjects undergoing genetic investigation and counseling for hereditary cancer. Supportive Care in Cancer. 17: 1371-1381. doi: 10.1007/s00520-009-0594-6
Hamang, Anniken; Solberg, Berge; Bjorvatn, Cathrine; Greve, Gottfried; Øyen, Nina. 2009. Genetic counseling in congenital long QT syndrome. Tidsskrift for Den norske legeforening. 129: 1226-1229.

Andersen, Janice; Øyen, Nina; Bjorvatn, Cathrine; Gjengedal, Eva. 2008. Living with Long QT Syndrome: A Qualitative Study of Coping with Increased Risk of Sudden Cardiac Death. Journal of Genetic Counseling. 17: 489-498. Published 2008-08-22.
Bjorvatn, Cathrine; Eide, Geir Egil; Hanestad, Berit Rokne; Havik, Odd E. 2008. Anxiety and depression among subjects attending genetic counseling for hereditary cancer. Patient Education and Counseling. 71: 234-243. doi: 10.1016/j.pec.2008.01.008

Bjorvatn, Cathrine; Eide, Geir Egil; Hanestad, Berit Rokne; Nordin, Karin; Havik, Odd E. 2007. Anxiety and depression among people attending genetic counselling for hereditary cancer. Psycho-Oncology. 16: S100-S100.
Bjorvatn, Cathrine; Eide, Geir Egil; Hanestad, Berit Rokne; Øyen, Nina; Havik, Odd E.; Carlsson, Anniken Hamang; Berglund, Gunilla. 2007. Risk perception, worry and satisfaction related to genetic counseling for hereditary cancer. Journal of Genetic Counseling. 16: 211-222. doi: 10.1007/s10897-006-9061-4
Siglen, Elen; Bjorvatn, Cathrine; Engebretsen, Lars Fredrik; Berglund, Gunilla; Natvig, Gerd Karin. 2007. The Influence of Cancer-related Distress and Sense of Coherence on Anxiety and Depression in Patients with Hereditary Cancer. Journal of Genetic Counseling. 16: 607-615.

Carlsson, Anniken Hamang; Bjorvatn, Cathrine; Engebretsen, Lars Fredrik; Berglund, Gunilla; Natvig, Gerd Karin. 2004. Psychosocial Factors Associated With Quality of Life Among Individuals Attending Genetic Counseling for Hereditary Cancer. Journal of Genetic Counseling. 13: 425-445.

Reports and theses

Bjorvatn, Cathrine. 2009. Genetic counseling and hereditary cancer : a prospective study with emphasis on psychosocial aspects. 177 pages.

Kvinnsland, Steinar; Andersen, A; Apold, Jaran; Bjorvatn, Cathrine; Heiberg, Arvid; Lothe, R; Pettersen, IJ; Storaas, S; Østnor, L. 1999. Å vite eller ikke vite. Helsedepartementet, Oslo. 20 pages.