Artikel: 'The contribution of general and cancer-related variables in explaining physical activity in a breast cancer population 3 weeks to 6 months post-treatment.'
Door kristin.amssoms op Di, 02/09/2014 - 19:45
Abstract: Physical activity determinants are subject to change when confronted with the diagnosis of ‘cancer’ and new cancer-related determinants appear. The aim of the present study is to compare the contribution of cancer-related determinants with more general ones in explaining physical activity 3 weeks to 6 months post-treatment.
Methods: A theory-based and validated questionnaire was used to identify physical activity levels (total and domain-speci!c) and associated determinants among 464 breast cancer survivors (aged 18 to 65 years) 3 weeks to 6 months post-treatment.
Results: Descriptive analyses showed higher scores for general determinants in comparison with cancer-related determinants. Nevertheless, regression analyses showed that both general and cancer-related determinants explained total and domain-specic physical activity. Self-efficacy, enjoyment, social support, lack of time and lack of company were important general determinants. The perception of returning to normal life, cancer-related barriers (fatigue, lack of energy and physical side effects) and self-efficacy in overcoming these barriers were important cancer-related determinants. Although results differed according to the women’s working status and the physical activity domain, general self-efficacy explained most physical activity types in both groups.
Conclusion: Comparable with the general population, enhancing breast cancer survivors’ self-efficacy in being sufficiently physically active seems to be important in physical activity interventions post-treatment. However, interventions should be tailored to the experienced symptoms and working status of the women
Charlier, C., Van Hoof, E., Pauwels, E., Lechner, L., Spittaels, H., & De Bourdeaudhuij, I. (2011). The Contribution of General and Cancer-Related Variables in Explaining Physical Activity in a Breast Cancer p-Population 3 Weeks to 6 Months Post-Treatment. Psycho-Oncology.
