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Kappelmann L, Götte M, Krombholz A, Hüter J, Fischer B. Factors That Influence Physical Activity Behavior in Children and Adolescents During and After Cancer Treatment: A Qualitative Systematic Review of the Literature. Pediatr Exerc Sci 2024; 36:106-114. [PMID: 37890837 DOI: 10.1123/pes.2022-0111] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2022] [Revised: 07/31/2023] [Accepted: 08/23/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023]
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PURPOSE The aim of this systematic review is to reveal the social, personal, and contextual factors that influence physical activity (PA) in children and adolescents during and after cancer treatment. METHOD SPORTDiscus, Cochrane, Web of Science, PubMed, and FIS Education electronic database were systematically searched. RESULTS The 13 included studies show that social support (parents, siblings, and friends) in particular is rated as important by cancer survivors; for example, doing PA together. Depending on the treatment status and state of health, particularities arise. During the acute treatment phase, parents issued more prohibitions regarding PA than after treatment. The state of health and concern about infections are described as inhibiting factors. Not all hospitals generally offer special exercise programs for cancer patients, and in some cases, only sporadic exercise sessions were conducted by specialized staff. In addition, the hospital atmosphere, such as cramped rooms, tends to be associated with demotivating effects. CONCLUSIONS Both inhibiting and promoting factors in the area of social, personal, and contextual factors could be identified. The most fundamental factor for PA is the physical condition. Social factors, such as parents or friends, often have a motivating effect and can promote PA. Inhibiting factors are mainly context-related, such as an environment unsuitable for PA. Although the review highlights interesting aspects, further treatment-related and longitudinal studies could provide deeper insights.
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- Laura Kappelmann
- Department of Sport Science, Christian-Albrechts-University of Kiel, Kiel,Germany
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- West German Cancer Center, University Hospital Essen, Essen,Germany
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- Faculty of Sport Science, Ruhr-University Bochum, Bochum,Germany
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- Faculty of Sport Science, Ruhr-University Bochum, Bochum,Germany
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- Department of Sport Science, Christian-Albrechts-University of Kiel, Kiel,Germany
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Gentile A, Ficarra S, Ortega-Gómez S, Jiménez-Pavón D, Asimakopoulou Z, Vantarakis A, Tavares P, Vaz V, Thaller J, Papakonstantinou S, Kirkar M, Glorioso F, Galioto M, Lo Mauro M, Bianco A. Choose the healthy way! Physical activity as a tool to improve mental health in young cancer survivors. Acta Oncol 2023; 62:1589-1591. [PMID: 37837211 DOI: 10.1080/0284186x.2023.2270154] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2023] [Accepted: 10/04/2023] [Indexed: 10/15/2023]
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- Ambra Gentile
- Sport and Exercise Sciences Research Unit, Department of Psychology, Educational Sciences and Human Movement, University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy
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- Sport and Exercise Sciences Research Unit, Department of Psychology, Educational Sciences and Human Movement, University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy
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- MOVE-IT Research Group, Department of Physical Education, Faculty of Education Sciences, University of Cadiz, Cadiz, Spain
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- MOVE-IT Research Group, Department of Physical Education, Faculty of Education Sciences, University of Cadiz, Cadiz, Spain
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- Department of Public Health, Medical School, University of Patras, Patras, Greece
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- Department of Public Health, Medical School, University of Patras, Patras, Greece
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- Faculty of Sport Sciences and Physical Education, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
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- Faculty of Sport Sciences and Physical Education, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
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- Department of Health Consulting, Research and Science, Outdoor Against Cancer, Munich, Germany
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- Centro Internazionale per la Promozione dell'educazione e lo Sviluppo (CEIPES), Palermo, Italy
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- Lega Italiana per la lotta Contro i Tumori (LILT Palermo), Palermo, Italy
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- Sport and Exercise Sciences Research Unit, Department of Psychology, Educational Sciences and Human Movement, University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy
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- Medical Oncology Unit, Ospedale Buccheri-La Ferla Fatebenefratelli, Palermo, Italy
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- Sport and Exercise Sciences Research Unit, Department of Psychology, Educational Sciences and Human Movement, University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy
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Fox KR, Neville SP, Grant VR, Vannatta K, Jackson JL. Ambivalence is associated with decreased physical activity and cardiorespiratory fitness among adolescents with critical congenital heart disease. Heart Lung 2023; 58:198-203. [PMID: 36587561 PMCID: PMC9992114 DOI: 10.1016/j.hrtlng.2022.12.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2022] [Revised: 12/22/2022] [Accepted: 12/22/2022] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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BACKGROUND Adolescents with congenital heart disease (CHD) are insufficiently physically active. Given that increasing physical activity may reduce their cardiovascular risk, it is important to identify correlates of this behavior. Perceived benefits of and barriers to physical activity are associated with physical activity engagement. Existing research has only considered these constructs separately. This population may be ambivalent toward physical activity (i.e., perceive both strong benefits and barriers). The association of ambivalence and physical activity related outcomes is unknown among this at-risk population. OBJECTIVE Determine the association of ambivalence and sedentary behavior, moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA), and cardiorespiratory fitness (VO2Peak) among adolescents with CHD. METHODS The present study is an analysis of data from an eligibility assessment for a randomized clinical trial of an intervention to promote MVPA among adolescents aged 15 to 18 years with moderate or complex CHD. Participants (N = 84) completed a survey assessing perceived benefits and barriers from which ambivalence toward physical activity was calculated, an exercise stress test to measure VO2Peak, and wore an accelerometer for one week to determine their engagement in sedentary behavior and MVPA. Linear regression analyses determined associations between ambivalence and physical activity related outcomes. RESULTS: Greater ambivalence toward physical activity was associated with increased sedentary behavior, decreased MVPA, and reduced VO2Peak, adjusting for demographic and clinical covariates. CONCLUSIONS Ambivalence is associated with objectively measured physical activity (sedentary behavior, MVPA) and a biomarker of cardiovascular health (VO2Peak). Screening for ambivalence may help clinicians identify those most likely to benefit from physical activity-related education.
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- Kristen R Fox
- Center for Biobehavioral Health, Nationwide Children's Hospital, Near East Office Building, 3rd Floor, 431 S. 18th St., Columbus, OH, USA 43205.
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- Center for Biobehavioral Health, Nationwide Children's Hospital, Near East Office Building, 3rd Floor, 431 S. 18th St., Columbus, OH, USA 43205
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- Center for Biobehavioral Health, Nationwide Children's Hospital, Near East Office Building, 3rd Floor, 431 S. 18th St., Columbus, OH, USA 43205
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- Center for Biobehavioral Health, Nationwide Children's Hospital, Near East Office Building, 3rd Floor, 431 S. 18th St., Columbus, OH, USA 43205; Department of Pediatrics, The Ohio State University, 370 W. 9th Ave., Columbus, OH, USA 43210
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- Center for Biobehavioral Health, Nationwide Children's Hospital, Near East Office Building, 3rd Floor, 431 S. 18th St., Columbus, OH, USA 43205; Department of Pediatrics, The Ohio State University, 370 W. 9th Ave., Columbus, OH, USA 43210
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Marchak JG, Kegler MC, Meacham LR, Mertens AC, Effinger KE. Cancer-Related Barriers to Health Behaviors Among Adolescent and Young Adult Survivors of Pediatric Cancer and Their Families. J Adolesc Young Adult Oncol 2023; 12:118-122. [PMID: 35325580 DOI: 10.1089/jayao.2021.0169] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Adolescent and young adult (AYA) survivors of pediatric cancer and their caregivers frequently do not meet national guidelines for physical activity (PA), nutrition, or sleep. Respondents from N = 73 AYA-aged (mean [M] = 19.0 years, range = 11-30 years) survivor families completed a survey on cancer-related barriers to health behaviors. Almost all respondents (68/73, 93.2%) endorsed ≥1 cancer-specific barrier(s) to current health behaviors (median = 5, standard deviation = 3.42, range = 0-16) in their family. Cancer-related barriers to PA, nutrition, and sleep were positively correlated (PA-nutrition: r = 0.39, p = 0.001; PA-sleep: r = 0.41, p < 0.001; nutrition-sleep: r = 0.52, p < 0.001). Wellness interventions are needed to address the unique needs of AYA-aged survivors and support multiple health behaviors simultaneously.
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- Jordan Gilleland Marchak
- Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia, USA.,Department of Pediatrics, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
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- Department of Behavioral Sciences and Health Education, Emory University Rollins School of Public Health, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
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- Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia, USA.,Department of Pediatrics, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
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- Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia, USA.,Department of Pediatrics, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
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- Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia, USA.,Department of Pediatrics, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
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Hullmann SE, Biederman E, Monahan PO, Champion VL, Pradhan KR. Psychometric Testing of Attitudes Toward Physical Activity Scale for Adolescent and Young Adult Survivors of Pediatric Cancer. J Adolesc Young Adult Oncol 2022; 11:470-477. [PMID: 34882014 PMCID: PMC9595610 DOI: 10.1089/jayao.2021.0128] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Purpose: Adolescent and young adult (AYA) survivors of pediatric cancer experience chronic health problems following treatment, many of which could be prevented through healthy lifestyle choices. This report describes the development of the AYA Cancer Survivor Attitude (AYA-CSA) Scale, an attitudinal scale that is associated with physical activity in AYA survivors of pediatric cancer. Methods: AYA survivors (n = 100) completed a survey to evaluate their attitudes toward engagement in physical activity. Internal consistency was calculated using Cronbach's alpha. Construct validity was assessed by exploratory factor analysis, correlation with physical activity intention and physical activity behavior, and prediction of physical activity, after adjusting for past physical activity, survivor age, gender, and family income. Results: Data demonstrated a single 6-item scale with excellent internal consistency (α = 0.82). Construct validity was supported by significant correlations with physical activity intention (r = 0.553, p < 0.001) and physical activity behavior (r = 0.489, p < 0.001). After controlling for past physical activity and demographic covariates, survivor age, attitude toward physical activity, and intention were significant predictors of physical activity, and the overall model (F(6, 77) = 7.722, p < 0.001) predicted 39.5% of the variability in physical activity. Conclusion: The AYA-CSA scale demonstrates good reliability and construct validity, most important of which was the ability to predict actual physical activity in AYA survivors of pediatric cancer. This reliable and valid measure is an important tool in the design of behavioral interventions to improve physical activity engagement in AYA survivors.
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- Stephanie E. Hullmann
- Department of Psychiatry, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
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- Indiana University School of Nursing, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
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- Department of Biostatistics, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
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Kang DW, Boulé NG, Field CJ, Fairey AS, Courneya KS. Effects of supervised high-intensity interval training on motivational outcomes in men with prostate cancer undergoing active surveillance: results from a randomized controlled trial. Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act 2022; 19:126. [PMID: 36175907 PMCID: PMC9524100 DOI: 10.1186/s12966-022-01365-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2022] [Accepted: 09/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Background Understanding the motivational effects of supervised aerobic high-intensity interval training (HIIT) may help men with prostate cancer undergoing active surveillance initiate and maintain exercise behavior, however, few studies have addressed this question. This report explored exercise motivation in men with prostate cancer undergoing active surveillance participating in a randomized exercise trial. Methods The Exercise during Active Surveillance for Prostate Cancer (ERASE) trial randomized 52 men with prostate cancer on active surveillance to the HIIT exercise group or the usual care (UC) group. The exercise program was supervised aerobic HIIT conducted three times per week for 12 weeks. The motivation questions were developed using the Theory of Planned Behavior and included motivational constructs, anticipated and experienced outcomes, and barriers to HIIT during active surveillance. Results The HIIT group attended 96% of the planned exercise sessions with 100% compliance to the exercise protocol. Motivation outcome data were obtained in 25/26 (96%) participants in the HIIT group and 25/26 (96%) participants in the UC group. At baseline, study participants were generally motivated to perform HIIT. After the intervention, the HIIT group reported that HIIT was even more enjoyable (p < 0.001; d = 1.38), more motivating (p = 0.001; d = 0.89), more controllable (p < 0.001; d = 0.85), and instilled more confidence (p = 0.004; d = 0.66) than they had anticipated. Moreover, compared to UC, HIIT participants reported significantly higher perceived control (p = 0.006; d = 0.68) and a more specific plan (p = 0.032; d = 0.67) for performing HIIT over the next 6 months. No significant differences were found in anticipated versus experienced outcomes. Exercise barriers were minimal, however, the most often reported barriers included pain or soreness (56%), traveling to the fitness center (40%), and being too busy and having limited time (36%). Conclusion Men with prostate cancer on active surveillance were largely motivated and expected significant benefits from a supervised HIIT program. Moreover, the men assigned to the HIIT program experienced few barriers and achieved high adherence, which further improved their motivation. Future research is needed to understand long-term exercise motivation and behavior change in this setting. Trial registration Clinicaltrials.gov, NCT03203460. Registered on June 29, 2017. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12966-022-01365-2.
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- Dong-Woo Kang
- Department of Medical Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, MA, USA.,Department of Medicine, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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- Department of Agricultural, Food, and Nutritional Science, Faculty of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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- Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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- Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada.
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Min J, Yu YW, Lee J, Yeon S, Park HN, Lee JS, Courneya KS, Park HS, Kim SI, Jeon JY. Application of the theory of planned behavior to understand physical activity intentions and behavior among Korean breast cancer survivors. Support Care Cancer 2022; 30:8885-8893. [PMID: 35792923 DOI: 10.1007/s00520-022-07258-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2022] [Accepted: 06/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to apply the theory of planned behavior (TPB) to understand physical activity intentions and behaviors among Korean breast cancer survivors. METHODS A total of 286 Korean breast cancer survivors (Mage52.3 ± 8.3) completed a self-reported survey administered face to face by a trained interviewer. The survey assessed the physical activity frequency and intensity in a typical week after breast cancer diagnosis, demographic factors, and theory of planned behavior variables including attitude, subjective norm, perceived behavioral control (PBC), planning, and intentions to participate in physical activity. We used structural equation modeling to examine the direct and indirect effects of the TPB variables on physical activity intentions and behavior. Covariates included age, cancer stage, and clinical treatment. RESULTS Confirmatory factor analyses indicated a satisfactory model fit. We observed direct effects for instrumental attitude (ß = 0.34, p < 0.001), subjective norm (ß = 0.12, p < 0.05), and PBC (ß = 0.57, p < 0.001) on physical activity intentions. PBC (ß = .17, p < 0.01) and physical activity intentions (ß = 0.46, p < 0.01) had direct effects on planning. PBC (ß = 0.28, p < 0.01) and planning (ß = 0.22, p < 0.01) had direct effects on physical activity behavior. CONCLUSION The TPB was a useful model for understanding Korean breast cancer survivors' physical activity intentions and behavior. Interventions that can enhance attitudes, subjective norm, PBC, intention, and planning may facilitate physical activity intentions and behaviors in this population.
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- Jihee Min
- Department of Sport Industry Studies, Exercise Medicine and Rehabilitation Laboratory, Yonsei University, Seoul, Republic of Korea.,Department of Physiology, Yonsei University Wonju College of Medicine, Wonju, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Sport Industry Studies, Exercise Medicine and Rehabilitation Laboratory, Yonsei University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Sport Industry Studies, Exercise Medicine and Rehabilitation Laboratory, Yonsei University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Sport Industry Studies, Exercise Medicine and Rehabilitation Laboratory, Yonsei University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Sport Industry Studies, Exercise Medicine and Rehabilitation Laboratory, Yonsei University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Sport Industry Studies, Yonsei University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport and Recreation, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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- Cancer Prevention Center, Yonsei Cancer Center, Shinchon Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Yonsei University, Seoul, Republic of Korea.,Division of Breast Surgery, Department of Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Cancer Prevention Center, Yonsei Cancer Center, Shinchon Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Yonsei University, Seoul, Republic of Korea. .,Division of Breast Surgery, Department of Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Sport Industry Studies, Exercise Medicine and Rehabilitation Laboratory, Yonsei University, Seoul, Republic of Korea. .,Exercise Medicine Center for Diabetes and Cancer Patients, ICONS, Yonsei University, Seoul, Republic of Korea. .,Cancer Prevention Center, Yonsei Cancer Center, Shinchon Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Yonsei University, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
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Jackson JL, Fox KR, Swenski TN, Neville SP, Marousis NC, Korth CX, Rausch JR, Cua CL, Garg V, Vannatta K. Gender Differences in Physical Activity Engagement Among Adolescents With Congenital Heart Disease. J Pediatr Psychol 2021; 47:859-869. [PMID: 34725688 DOI: 10.1093/jpepsy/jsab114] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2021] [Revised: 09/28/2021] [Accepted: 10/10/2021] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE The current study aimed to (a) describe moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA), sedentary behavior (SB), and cardiorespiratory fitness (VO2Peak) via objective assessment among adolescents with congenital heart disease (CHD), (b) examine gender differences on MVPA, SB, VO2Peak, and the Theory of Planned Behavior elements, and (c) identify whether gender moderates the relationships between the Theory of Planned Behavior elements and MVPA, SB, and VO2Peak. METHODS Adolescent CHD survivors (N = 86; ages 15-18 years) wore an accelerometer to assess MVPA and SB, underwent an exercise stress test to assess VO2Peak, and completed a survey of the Theory of Planned Behavior elements as measured by perceived benefits (attitudes), family/friend support and perceived norms (social norms), and self-efficacy and barriers (perceived behavioral control) to engaging in physical activity. RESULTS On average, CHD survivors engaged in 22.3 min (SD = 15.3) of MVPA/day and 9 hr of SB/day (M = 565.8, SD = 102.5 min). Females engaged in less MVPA but not more SB had a lower mean VO2Peak, reported lower self-efficacy, and perceived greater barriers than males. In a regression model, barriers explained unique variance in MVPA and VO2Peak, but the relationship between barriers and MVPA/VO2Peak did not vary by gender. Self-efficacy did not explain unique variance in MVPA and VO2Peak when included in a model with gender and barriers. CONCLUSIONS Family/friend support for physical activity engagement may be an important consideration when developing physical activity interventions for adolescent CHD survivors. The role of gender differences in self-efficacy and perceived barriers on physical activity engagement warrants further investigation.
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- Jamie L Jackson
- Center for Biobehavioral Health, The Abigail Wexner Research Institute, Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, OH, USA.,Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA
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- Center for Biobehavioral Health, The Abigail Wexner Research Institute, Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, OH, USA
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- Center for Biobehavioral Health, The Abigail Wexner Research Institute, Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, OH, USA
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- Center for Biobehavioral Health, The Abigail Wexner Research Institute, Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, OH, USA
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- Center for Biobehavioral Health, The Abigail Wexner Research Institute, Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, OH, USA
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- Center for Biobehavioral Health, The Abigail Wexner Research Institute, Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, OH, USA
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- Center for Biobehavioral Health, The Abigail Wexner Research Institute, Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, OH, USA.,Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA.,The Heart Center, Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, OH, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA.,The Heart Center, Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, OH, USA.,Center for Cardiovascular Research, The Abigail Wexner Research Institute, Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, OH, USA
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- Center for Biobehavioral Health, The Abigail Wexner Research Institute, Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, OH, USA.,Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA
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McNeil J, Fahim M, Stone CR, O'Reilly R, Courneya KS, Friedenreich CM. Adherence to a lower versus higher intensity physical activity intervention in the Breast Cancer & Physical Activity Level (BC-PAL) Trial. J Cancer Surviv 2021; 16:353-365. [PMID: 33754246 DOI: 10.1007/s11764-021-01030-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2020] [Accepted: 03/16/2021] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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PURPOSE The first aim is to examine adherence to a lower versus higher intensity physical activity (PA) prescription in breast cancer survivors in the Breast Cancer & Physical Activity Level (BC-PAL) Trial. The second aim is to assess associations between baseline characteristics with mean PA adherence in both intervention groups combined. METHODS Forty-five participants were randomized to a 12-week, home-based lower (300 min/week, 40-59% heart rate reserve (HRR)) or higher (150 min/week, 60-80% HRR) intensity PA intervention, or no intervention/control. Both intervention groups received Polar A360® trackers and were included in this analysis (n=30). Study outcomes assessed on a weekly basis with the Polar A360® activity tracker throughout the intervention included relative adherence to the prescribed PA interventions (% of PA prescription goal met), and the absolute amount of PA time ≥40% of HRR. Baseline predictors of adherence included demographic characteristics, cardiorespiratory fitness, habitual PA and sedentary time, quality of life measures, and motivational variables from the Theory of Planned Behavior. For our primary aim, a linear mixed model was used to assess the effects of randomization group, time (intervention weeks 1-12), and the interaction of these factors on the natural logarithm of PA adherence. For our secondary aim, the association between each baseline predictor with the natural logarithm of mean weekly PA adherence was assessed, with randomization group added as a covariate. RESULTS Higher relative time within the prescribed HRR zone was noted in the lower versus higher intensity PA groups (eβ=3.12, 95% CI=1.97, 4.95). No differences in adherence across time were noted. Social support was inversely associated with relative PA time within the prescribed HRR zone (eβ=0.83, 95% CI=0.72, 0.97) and absolute PA time ≥40% of HRR (eβ= 0.82, 95% CI: 0.71, 0.93). Baseline VO2max was inversely associated with relative PA adherence (eβ=0.98, 95% CI=0.95, 0.99). No other baseline measures were associated with PA adherence. CONCLUSIONS There were no significant changes in absolute PA time ≥40% of HRR across time or between groups. However, the lower intensity PA group averaged over 3 times the relative amount of PA within the prescribed HRR zone compared to the higher intensity PA group. Finally, lower peer support and cardiorespiratory fitness at baseline were associated with higher PA adherence. IMPLICATIONS FOR CANCER SURVIVORS The recent rise in popularity of commercially available activity trackers provides new opportunities to promote PA participation remotely, and these devices can be used to continuously and objectively measure PA levels as an indicator of intervention adherence. Future studies are needed to explore baseline predictors, facilitators, and barriers to sustained activity tracker use to promote PA behavior change and intervention adherence in cancer survivors. TRIAL REGISTRATION This study was registered at www.clinicaltrials.gov (No. NCT03564899) on June 21, 2018.
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- Jessica McNeil
- Department of Cancer Epidemiology and Prevention Research, Cancer Care Alberta, Alberta Health Services, Calgary, Alberta, Canada. .,Department of Kinesiology, School of Health and Human Sciences, University of North Carolina Greensboro, Room 351D, Coleman Building, 1408 Walker Avenue, Greensboro, NC, 27412-5020, USA.
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- Department of Cancer Epidemiology and Prevention Research, Cancer Care Alberta, Alberta Health Services, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- Department of Cancer Epidemiology and Prevention Research, Cancer Care Alberta, Alberta Health Services, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- Department of Cancer Epidemiology and Prevention Research, Cancer Care Alberta, Alberta Health Services, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Department of Cancer Epidemiology and Prevention Research, Cancer Care Alberta, Alberta Health Services, Calgary, Alberta, Canada.,Departments of Oncology and Community Health Sciences, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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Talathi S, Nagaraj P, Jester T, Maclin J, Knight T, Barnes MJ. Relations between disease status and body composition in pediatric inflammatory bowel disease. Eur J Pediatr 2020; 179:1499-1505. [PMID: 32206894 DOI: 10.1007/s00431-020-03629-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2019] [Revised: 02/27/2020] [Accepted: 03/02/2020] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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To evaluate the effect of remission status on physical activity and body composition in pediatric patients with inflammatory bowel disease (PIBD) and healthy peers. Single-center cohort study, including 54 PIBD patients and 33 healthy peers. During the initial study visit, a brief demographic questionnaire, physical activity questionnaire completed by participants, and instructions on recording dietary intake were given. Physicians completed the Physician Global Assessment (PGA) for disease severity. Medical chart abstraction was done to obtain disease variables of interest. DEXA scan completed 1 week later to obtain information on body composition. Variables of interest were compared between the three groups (IBD-Remission, IBD-Active, and healthy controls) using an ANOVA or Chi-square test as appropriate. IBD patients were older than controls, reported lower quality of life (73.9 vs. 80.9), and engaged in less MVPA (195.4 versus 361.1). The IBD-Active group had a significantly lower lean body mass, bone mineral density, and time spent in MVPA compared to the IBD-Remission group and healthy controls. IBD-Remission group had a significantly lower percentage of biologic use (55% vs. 87%) and comorbidities (26% vs. 44%) compared to IBD-active group. IBD-remission group also had a lower fat mass percentage. In this study, we report significantly favorable LBM, BMD, and time spent in MVPA in patients with IBD in remission compared to those not in remission with the former demonstrating a body composition resembling that of healthy peers.Conclusion: While an improvement in BMD was observed with remission, the scores were still lower than controls. What is Known: • Body composition deficits in pediatric inflammatory bowel disease are common and some persist despite achievement of remission leading to long term outcomes including osteopenia and osteoporosis. • Weight restoration in patients with pediatric IBD is primarily explained by gains in fat mass without similar gains in lean mass. What is New: • While an improvement in bone mineral density was observed, the achievement of remission significantly improves affects physical activity and body composition in pediatric inflammatory bowel disease. • However, some parameters of body composition do not reach levels comparable to healthy peers.
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- Saurabh Talathi
- Department of Pediatrics, University of Alabama at Birmingham, 1600 7th Avenue South, McWane Suite 5604, Birmingham, AL, 35294, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Alabama at Birmingham, 1600 7th Avenue South, McWane Suite 5604, Birmingham, AL, 35294, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Alabama at Birmingham, 1600 7th Avenue South, McWane Suite 5604, Birmingham, AL, 35294, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Alabama at Birmingham, 1600 7th Avenue South, McWane Suite 5604, Birmingham, AL, 35294, USA
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- Children's of Alabama, 1600 7th Avenue South, McWane Suite 5604, Birmingham, AL, 35294, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Alabama at Birmingham, 1600 7th Avenue South, McWane Suite 5604, Birmingham, AL, 35294, USA.
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DeNysschen CA, Panek-Shirley LM, Zimmerman B. Exercise with Nutrition Education to Improve Quality of Life of Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Survivors: A Pilot Study. J Adolesc Young Adult Oncol 2020; 10:454-461. [PMID: 32936030 DOI: 10.1089/jayao.2020.0116] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Purpose: Most evidence for the relationship between physical activity, nutrition education, and late effects from cancer treatment come from cross-sectional studies. The purpose of this pilot study was to determine if 8 weeks of exercise and nutrition education in adolescent and young adult (AYA) survivors positively affects fatigue, quality of life, health-related fitness, and dietary intake. Methods: The exercise program targeted improvement in multiple areas of health-related fitness. A Registered Dietitian conducted nutrition education sessions with goal setting. To encourage activity, social engagement, and support, participants connected to a study-specific group. Fatigue and QoL (FACIT, PedsQL Teen, and Young Adult), health-related fitness (cardiovascular endurance, flexibility, muscular strength and endurance, anthropometrics), nutrition knowledge, and dietary intake assessments were conducted at weeks 1 and 10. Participant perceptions of strengths and weaknesses within the program were assessed after program completion. Results: Twenty four (16.6 ± 2.8 years) AYA cancer survivors began and completed the program. Problems with fatigue (PedsQL Teen and Young Adult) significantly improved along with decreased perceived barriers to exercise. Participants significantly improved cardiovascular endurance, flexibility, and muscular strength and endurance. Trying to make healthy nutrition choices, understanding how to read nutrition labels, and identifying a saturated fat significantly improved without a significant change in dietary intake. Participants' favorite program components related to exercise and social support. Conclusion: In view of the short- and long-term impacts of cancer diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship, as well as the benefits of physical activity on these factors, exercise programs with social support should be considered adjuvant therapy among AYA cancer survivors.
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- Carol A DeNysschen
- Buffalo State College State University of New York, Buffalo, New York, USA.,Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, Buffalo, New York, USA
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Signorelli C, Wakefield CE, Johnston KA, Fardell JE, McLoone JK, Brierley MEE, Schaffer M, Thornton-Benko E, Girgis A, Wallace WH, Cohn RJ, _ _. Re-Engage: A Novel Nurse-Led Program for Survivors of Childhood Cancer Who Are Disengaged From Cancer-Related Care. J Natl Compr Canc Netw 2020; 18:1067-1074. [DOI: 10.6004/jnccn.2020.7552] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2019] [Accepted: 02/18/2020] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Background:Survivors of childhood cancer often experience treatment-related chronic health conditions. Survivorship care improves survivors’ physical and mental health, yet many are disengaged from care. Innovative models of care are necessary to overcome patient-reported barriers to accessing survivorship care and to maximize survivors’ health.Methods:We piloted a novel survivorship program, called “Re-engage,” a distance-delivered, nurse-led intervention aiming to engage, educate, and empower survivors not receiving any cancer-related care. Re-engage involves a nurse-led consultation delivered via telephone/online to establish survivors’ medical history and needs. Participants completed questionnaires at baseline, 1 month postintervention, and 6-month follow-up.Results:A total of 27 survivors who had not accessed survivorship care in the last 2 years participated (median age, 31 years; interquartile range [IQR], 27–39 years); of which, 82% were at high-risk for treatment-related complications. Participation in Re-engage was high (75%) and there was no attrition once survivors enrolled. At 1 month postintervention, 92% of survivors reported that Re-engage was “beneficial,” which all survivors reported at 6-month follow-up. Survivors’ overall satisfaction with their care increased from 52% before Re-engage to 84% at 1 month postintervention. Survivors’ mean self-efficacy scores remained similar from baseline to 1 month postintervention (b = −0.33, 95% CI, −1.31 to 0.65), but increased significantly from baseline to 6-month follow-up (b = 1.64, 95% CI, 0.28–3.00). At 6-month follow-up, 73% of survivors showed an increase in health-related self-efficacy compared with baseline.Conclusions:Re-engage is a highly acceptable and feasible intervention and promotes health-related self-efficacy, which is integral to survivors being advocates for their own health. Further empirical work is needed to evaluate the long-term efficacy of Re-engage.Trial registration:ACTRN12618000194268
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- Christina Signorelli
- 1Kids Cancer Centre, Sydney Children’s Hospital, Sydney, NSW, Australia
- 2School of Women’s and Children’s Health, UNSW Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- 1Kids Cancer Centre, Sydney Children’s Hospital, Sydney, NSW, Australia
- 2School of Women’s and Children’s Health, UNSW Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- 1Kids Cancer Centre, Sydney Children’s Hospital, Sydney, NSW, Australia
- 2School of Women’s and Children’s Health, UNSW Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- 1Kids Cancer Centre, Sydney Children’s Hospital, Sydney, NSW, Australia
- 2School of Women’s and Children’s Health, UNSW Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- 1Kids Cancer Centre, Sydney Children’s Hospital, Sydney, NSW, Australia
- 2School of Women’s and Children’s Health, UNSW Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- 1Kids Cancer Centre, Sydney Children’s Hospital, Sydney, NSW, Australia
- 2School of Women’s and Children’s Health, UNSW Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- 1Kids Cancer Centre, Sydney Children’s Hospital, Sydney, NSW, Australia
- 2School of Women’s and Children’s Health, UNSW Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- 4Centre for Oncology Education and Research Translation, Ingham Institute for Applied Medical Research, South Western Sydney Clinical School, UNSW Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia; and
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- 5Department of Hematology/Oncology, Royal Hospital for Sick Children, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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- 1Kids Cancer Centre, Sydney Children’s Hospital, Sydney, NSW, Australia
- 2School of Women’s and Children’s Health, UNSW Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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Children's physical activity behavior following a supervised physical activity program in pediatric oncology. J Cancer Res Clin Oncol 2020; 146:3037-3048. [PMID: 32583234 DOI: 10.1007/s00432-020-03294-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2020] [Accepted: 06/20/2020] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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BACKGROUND The theory of planned behavior (TPB) model and its components have been applied to comprehend the adoption of physical activity along with informational and motivational parameters. Thus, the first aim of this exploratory study was to explore the evolution of children's physical activity levels over a supervised physical activity program. The second aim was to describe the evolution of TPB measures, self-reported fitness and self-esteem in the physical domain to better understand children's physical activity behavior over the course of the physical activity program. METHODS A total of 16 children (8 boys and 8 girls) with cancer answered psychosocial questionnaires before and after a supervised physical activity program to explore the TPB measures, self-reported fitness, self-esteem in the physical domain and their daily physical activities. RESULTS A significant increase of 13.8 min/day [95% CI (16.7; 10.8); p < 0.0001; d = 1.4] of daily MVLPA was observed between the time before (9.3 ± 9.1 min/day) and after (23.1 ± 10.8 min/day) the physical activity program. We found that the physical activity program positively impacted children's TPB measures (mean in attitude, identity, facilitating factors, self-confidence and intention) and MVLPA levels. The TPB model explained 36.2% of the variance in MVLPA by injunctive norms after the physical activity program. CONCLUSION This study highlighted the need to provide children with physical activity support as soon as the cancer is diagnosed and showed that children's physical activity behaviors were facilitated by familial support measured by injunctive norms.
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The impact of cancer on theory of planned behavior measures and physical activity levels during the first weeks following cancer diagnosis in children. Support Care Cancer 2020; 29:823-831. [PMID: 32495031 DOI: 10.1007/s00520-020-05541-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2020] [Accepted: 05/19/2020] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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BACKGROUND The theory of planned behavior (TPB) is used to document children's health behaviors linked to their physical activity. The TPB model and its components have been applied to comprehend the adoption of physical activity along informational and motivational parameters. Thus, this exploratory study aims to assess the evolution of children's physical activity levels (MVLPA) during the first weeks of their cancer, in addition to documenting the evolution of the TPB measures, self-reported fitness, and self-esteem in the physical domain to better understand children's physical activity behavior. METHODS A total of 16 children (8 boys and 8 girls) with cancer answered psychosocial questionnaires at the diagnosis of cancer (time 1) and at 6 to 8 weeks (time 2) to assess the TPB measures, self-reported fitness, self-esteem in the physical domain, and their daily physical activities. RESULTS A significant decrease of 41.2 min/days of daily MVLPA was observed between the time at cancer diagnosis (50.5 ± 32.8 min/days) and 6 to 8 weeks after the first interview (9.3 ± 9.1 min/days). We found that the time after the diagnosis of cancer negatively impacted children's TPB measures (mean in attitude, injunctive norms, identity, facilitating factors, self-confidence, and intention) and MVLPA levels. The TPB model explains 40% of the variance in MVLPA by the injunctive norms during the first weeks following cancer diagnosis in children. CONCLUSION The findings of this study highlight the negative impacts of cancer on children's TPB measures, self-reported fitness, and self-esteem in the physical domain and self-reported MVLPA levels over 4 to 6 weeks following the diagnosis. These findings help to better understand the effect of cancer diagnosis on children's physical activity behavior.
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Cross A, Howlett N, Sheffield D. Social ecological interventions to increase physical activity in children and young people living with and beyond cancer: a systematic review. Psychol Health 2020; 35:1477-1496. [PMID: 32468857 DOI: 10.1080/08870446.2020.1759601] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Objective: To identify the behaviour change techniques and intervention components associated with the promotion of physical activity (PA) for children and young people living with and beyond cancer. Design and main outcome measures: A systematic review and narrative synthesis was conducted on the evidence on PA interventions for children and young people (up to 30 years of age) living with and beyond cancer using a social ecological framework. Results: Out of 12 studies, 8 were shown to change PA. Intervention components included (1) behavioural (Instruction on how to perform the behaviour, credible source, behavioural demonstration and rehearsal), (2) cognitive-emotional (targeting attitude, perceived behavioural control, intentions, resilience and achievement) (3) socio-cultural (family and peer support for PA), (4) environmental (providing access to resources, environmental restructuring, safety), (5) demographic (child, adolescent, young adult or mixed) and (6) medical (tailored exercise depending on age and cancer stage). Conclusions: Interventions designed to increase physical activity participation and adherence during and beyond cancer treatment for young people should integrate psychosocial (behavioural, cognitive-emotional, social), environmental and medical intervention components. Our conceptual model can be used to inform the development of interventions and guides future research objectives and priorities.
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- Ainslea Cross
- Human Sciences Research Centre, University of Derby, Derby, UK
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- Department of Psychology and Sport Sciences, School of Life and Medical Sciences, University of Hertfordshire, College Lane, Hatfield, UK
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- Human Sciences Research Centre, University of Derby, Derby, UK
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An KY, Kang DW, Morielli AR, Friedenreich CM, Reid RD, McKenzie DC, Gelmon K, Mackey JR, Courneya KS. Patterns and predictors of exercise behavior during 24 months of follow-up after a supervised exercise program during breast cancer chemotherapy. Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act 2020; 17:23. [PMID: 32059728 PMCID: PMC7023725 DOI: 10.1186/s12966-020-00924-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2019] [Accepted: 02/06/2020] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Background Understanding the longer-term exercise behavior of patients with breast cancer after chemotherapy is important to promote sustained exercise. The purpose of the current study was to report the longer-term patterns and predictors of exercise behavior in patients with breast cancer who exercised during chemotherapy. Methods In the Combined Aerobic and Resistance Exercise (CARE) Trial, 301 patients with breast cancer were randomized to three different exercise prescriptions during chemotherapy. Exercise behaviors after chemotherapy were self-reported at 6-, 12-, and 24-month follow-up. Exercise patterns were identified by categorizing patients according to which exercise guideline they were meeting (neither, aerobic only, resistance only, or combined) at each of the three follow-up timepoints (64 possible patterns). Predictors of longer-term exercise behavior included physical fitness, patient-reported outcomes, and motivational variables from the theory of planned behavior assessed at postintervention (postchemotherapy). Univariate and multivariate stepwise multinomial logistic regression and linear regression were used for statistical analyses. Results A total of 264 (88%) participants completed all three follow-up exercise behavior assessments and exhibited 50 different exercise patterns. Postintervention aerobic fitness was the most consistent predictor of longer-term exercise behavior at all three timepoints. For example, higher aerobic fitness (per 1 ml/kg/min) predicted better adherence to the “aerobic only” (OR = 1.09; p = 0.005) and “combined” (OR = 1.12; p < 0.001) guidelines compared to “neither” guideline at 6-month follow-up. Additionally, higher postintervention muscular strength (per 1 kg) was associated with better adherence to the “resistance only” (OR = 1.07; p = 0.025) and “combined” (OR = 1.08; p < 0.001) guidelines compared to “neither” guideline at 24-month follow-up. Finally, lower perceived difficulty (per 1 scale point) was associated with better adherence to the “combined” (OR = 0.62; p = 0.010) and “aerobic only” (OR = 0.58; p = 0.002) guideline compared to the “neither” guideline at the 24-month follow-up. Conclusions Our study is the first to show that the longer-term exercise patterns of patients with breast cancer who exercised during chemotherapy are diverse and predicted by physical fitness and motivational variables after chemotherapy. Our novel implications are that improving physical fitness during chemotherapy and applying motivational counseling after chemotherapy may improve longer-term exercise behavior in patients with breast cancer. Trial registration (NCT00249015).
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- Ki-Yong An
- Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, T6G 2H9, Canada
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- Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, T6G 2H9, Canada
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- Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, T6G 2H9, Canada
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- Alberta Health Services, Calgary, Alberta, Canada.,University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- University of Ottawa Heart Institute, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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- University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.,British Columbia Cancer Agency, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, T6G 2H9, Canada.,Cross Cancer Institute, Edmonton, Albera, Canada
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- Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, T6G 2H9, Canada.
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Mentrikoski JM, Duncan CL, Enlow PT, Aballay AM. Predicting Adolescents’ Intentions to Engage in Fire Risk Behaviors: An Application of the Theory of Planned Behavior. Burns 2019; 45:1242-1250. [DOI: 10.1016/j.burns.2019.02.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2018] [Revised: 01/27/2019] [Accepted: 02/07/2019] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Thorsteinsson T, Schmiegelow K, Thing LF, Andersen LB, Helms AS, Ingersgaard MV, Lindgren LH, Larsen HB. Classmates motivate childhood cancer patients to participate in physical activity during treatment: A qualitative study. Eur J Cancer Care (Engl) 2019; 28:e13121. [PMID: 31215079 DOI: 10.1111/ecc.13121] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2017] [Revised: 11/02/2018] [Accepted: 04/12/2019] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Children with cancer experience reduced physical fitness and compromised social relationships during and following intensive treatment. This may negatively impact their quality of life. As part of the RESPECT study, we explored the motivations for participation in a physical activity programme during treatment. METHODS Thirteen semi-structured interviews were conducted with seven boys and six girls, diagnosed with paediatric cancer in 2013 and treated with chemotherapy (age 8-16 years; time from diagnosis to interview 6-16 months). Interviews were conducted in the children's homes. RESULTS The qualitative analysis showed that children's motivations for engaging in the physical activity programme during intensive medical treatment were primarily influenced by (a) opportunity for physical activity with a classmate; (b) participation in group physical activity sessions; (c) support from significant others; and (d) improvement of physical well-being. Main barriers included (a) poor physical well-being; (b) compliance with medical procedures and being treated in protective isolation; and (c) limited physical activity facilities. CONCLUSION Despite barriers, it is possible to motivate and engage children with cancer in physical activity during intensive treatment in a paediatric oncology ward. Physical exercise and activity should be recommended and promoted from diagnosis throughout the treatment period and should include psychosocial and professional support.
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- Troels Thorsteinsson
- Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Copenhagen University Hospital (Rigshospitalet), Copenhagen Ø, Denmark
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- Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Copenhagen University Hospital (Rigshospitalet), Copenhagen Ø, Denmark.,Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen Ø, Denmark.,Division of Paediatric Haematology/Oncology, Perlmutter Cancer Centre, New York University Langone Medical Centre, New York, New York
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- Department of Nutrition, Exercise and Sports, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen N, Denmark
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- Department of Sports Medicine, Norwegian School of Sport Sciences, Oslo, Norway.,Department of Teacher Education and Sport, Western Norway University of Applied Sciences, Haugesun, Norway
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- Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Copenhagen University Hospital (Rigshospitalet), Copenhagen Ø, Denmark
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- Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Copenhagen University Hospital (Rigshospitalet), Copenhagen Ø, Denmark
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- Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Copenhagen University Hospital (Rigshospitalet), Copenhagen Ø, Denmark
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- Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Copenhagen University Hospital (Rigshospitalet), Copenhagen Ø, Denmark
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Su HL, Wu LM, Chiou SS, Lin PC, Liao YM. Assessment of the effects of walking as an exercise intervention for children and adolescents with cancer: A feasibility study. Eur J Oncol Nurs 2018; 37:29-34. [PMID: 30473048 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejon.2018.10.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2018] [Revised: 10/01/2018] [Accepted: 10/19/2018] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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PURPOSE To examine the effects of walking exercise on exercise tolerance, fatigue, sleep quality, and quality of life (QOL) for children and adolescents with cancer. METHODS A 6-week walking exercise regimen was implemented in pediatric hematological and oncological wards and in clinics of a medical center in Taiwan. A 6-min walk test (6MWT), fatigue, sleep quality, and QOL were measured at baseline and for six subsequent weeks. RESULTS Adherence to the walking exercise regimen was achieved by 72-89% of the participants in this study. Significant improvements in exercise tolerance were observed after two weeks and they continued through week 6 (F = 17.07, p < 0.001). Both cognitive fatigue and general fatigue were significantly improved after six weeks of walking exercise (t = 2.41, p = 0.02; t = 2.76, p = 0.01), while sub-scores for sleep/rest fatigue did not improve. No significant impact on sleep quality or QOL was observed. CONCLUSIONS Walking exercise is a feasible and tolerable intervention that should be considered for children and adolescents with cancer. Here, a 6-week walking exercise regimen increased exercise tolerance and improved fatigue. We recommend that walking exercise should be promoted during hospitalization and at home to alleviate fatigue.
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- Hsiu-Lan Su
- Department of Nursing, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, and School of Nursing, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
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- School of Nursing, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
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- Division of Hematology and Oncology Department of Pediatrics, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Taiwan.
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- Division of Hematology and Oncology, Department of Pediatrics, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Taiwan.
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- Division of Hematology and Oncology, Department of Pediatrics, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Taiwan.
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Selten EMH, Geenen R, Schers HJ, van den Hoogen FHJ, van der Meulen-Dilling RG, van der Laan WH, Nijhof MW, van den Ende CHM, Vriezekolk JE. Treatment Beliefs Underlying Intended Treatment Choices in Knee and Hip Osteoarthritis. Int J Behav Med 2017; 25:198-206. [PMID: 28664420 DOI: 10.1007/s12529-017-9671-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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PURPOSE Patients' beliefs about treatment modalities for knee and hip osteoarthritis (OA) will underlie their treatment choices. Based on the Theory of Planned Behavior, it is hypothesized that patients' beliefs, subjective norm, and perceived behavioral control guide their treatment choices. Also, symptom severity and one's inherent tendency to approach or avoid situations are assumed to play a role. The objective of this study was to test whether these variables were associated with intended treatment choices in knee and hip OA. METHODS Patients with knee and hip OA were randomly selected from hospital patient records. They completed the Treatment beliefs in OsteoArthritis questionnaire to assess positive and negative treatment beliefs regarding five treatment modalities: physical activities, pain medication, physiotherapy, injections, and arthroplasty. Other measures were intention, subjective norm, perceived behavioral control (ASES), symptom severity (WOMAC), and the person's general tendency to approach or avoid situations (RR/BIS scales). Three models were tested using path analyses to examine the hypothesized associations. RESULTS Participants were 289 patients. Positive treatment beliefs and subjective norm were consistently associated with intended treatment choice across all treatment modalities. Negative treatment beliefs were associated with intended treatment choices for pain medication and arthroplasty. Other associations were not significant. CONCLUSIONS This is the first study testing the Theory of Planned Behavior in the context of treatment choices in OA. Findings suggest that foremost positive beliefs about treatment modalities and the norms of one's social environment guide a specific treatment choice. Unexpectedly, symptom severity was not related to intended treatment choices.
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- Ellen M H Selten
- Department of Rheumatology, Sint Maartenskliniek, Hengstdal 3, Ubbergen, 6574 NA, Nijmegen, The Netherlands.
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- Department of Psychology, Utrecht University, Heidelberglaan 1, 3584 CS, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Primary and Community Care, Radboud University Medical Center, Geert Grooteplein Zuid 10, 6525 GA, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Rheumatology, Sint Maartenskliniek, Hengstdal 3, Ubbergen, 6574 NA, Nijmegen, The Netherlands.,Department of Rheumatology, Radboud University Medical Center, Geert Grooteplein Zuid 10, 6525 GA, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Rheumatology, Sint Maartenskliniek, Polanerbaan 2, 3447 GN, Woerden, The Netherlands
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- Department of Orthopedics, Sint Maartenskliniek, Hengstdal 3, Ubbergen, 6574 NA, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Rheumatology, Sint Maartenskliniek, Hengstdal 3, Ubbergen, 6574 NA, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Rheumatology, Sint Maartenskliniek, Hengstdal 3, Ubbergen, 6574 NA, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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INTRODUCTION There is a large prevalence of asthma, particularly among Hispanic children. Although physical activity is a good way to manage asthma, more Hispanic children with asthma lack activity than their healthy classmates. Given this, the purpose of this study was to explore the development of exercise perceptions in Hispanic children with asthma and to further develop an existing explanatory theory. METHOD Grounded theory was the approach for the study. Grounded theory illuminated components of exercise perceptions from participants. Participants included Hispanic children with asthma, their families, and professionals who work with Hispanic children with asthma ( n = 29). RESULTS Findings from this study supported the previously identified grounded theory called The Process of Creating Perceptions of Exercise. In addition, two new concepts ( cultural and peer influences) were identified that further explain the category of exercise influences. CONCLUSION The revised theory can be used to assist in developing nursing interventions aimed at increasing exercise participation among Hispanic children with asthma.
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- Washington State University College of Nursing, Spokane, WA, USA
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- Washington State University College of Nursing, Spokane, WA, USA
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- Washington State University College of Nursing, Spokane, WA, USA
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Hung SH, Rankin A, Virji-Babul N, Pritchard S, Fryer C, Campbell KL. Associating Physical Activity Levels with Motor Performance and Physical Function in Childhood Survivors of Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. Physiother Can 2017; 69:57-64. [PMID: 28154445 DOI: 10.3138/ptc.2015-67lhc] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Purpose: This cross-sectional, observational study investigated whether physical activity (PA) levels are associated with motor performance and physical function in children after treatment for acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). Method: Participants aged 8-13 years who had completed treatment for ALL (3-36 months post-treatment) were tested at their oncology long-term follow-up appointment at the British Columbia Children's Hospital. PA level was measured using the Physical Activity Questionnaire for Older Children (PAQ-C). Motor performance was measured using the Bruininks-Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency, Second Edition, Short Form (BOT-2 SF), and physical function was measured using the 6-minute walk test (6MWT). Results: Thirteen children completed testing. PAQ-C scores were not associated with BOT-2 SF or 6MWT performance. Eleven children (85%) performed below the norm for the 6MWT. Children with elevated body mass index had poorer 6MWT but similar PAQ-C scores. Conclusion: PA was not found to be associated with motor performance and physical function. Participants who were overweight or obese had poorer 6MWT performance, which may indicate the need for closer monitoring of post-treatment weight status and physical function in the oncology follow-up setting.
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- Stanley H Hung
- Department of Physical Therapy, University of British Columbia
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- Department of Physical Therapy, University of British Columbia
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Description of a Community-Based Exercise Program for Children With Cancer: A Sustainable, Safe, and Feasible Model. REHABILITATION ONCOLOGY 2017. [DOI: 10.1097/01.reo.0000000000000051] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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The Estimation of Intima-Media Thickness and Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Young Survivors of Childhood Cancer. J Pediatr Hematol Oncol 2016; 38:549-54. [PMID: 26907643 DOI: 10.1097/mph.0000000000000513] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Cancer treatment in childhood is thought to accelerate the development of atherosclerosis, leading to significant cardiovascular complications and, ultimately, increasing cardiovascular mortality in childhood cancer survivors, which explains the need to assess vascular status in this group. The purpose of this paper was to assess early atherosclerotic lesions based on the analysis of intima-media thickness (IMT) of the common carotid artery, as well as to analyze cardiovascular risk factors in young childhood cancer survivors. The analysis of 158 patients aged 6 to29 years, with a history of previous cancer treatment for different childhood malignancies, revealed a statistically significant difference in IMT between them and 66 age-matched healthy controls. The observed higher IMT scores in childhood cancer survivors may be indicative of premature atherosclerosis. The actual scores were 0.056±0.007 versus 0.052±0.003 (P=0.0001) as a mean score for both carotid arteries in the study group and controls, respectively. We did not observe significant differences in IMT between cancer survivors treated with chemotherapy only versus those treated with chemotherapy and radiotherapy. Similar to the general population, childhood cancer survivors are affected by different cardiovascular risk factors. These factors may enhance the direct cardiotoxicity of cancer treatment, leading to symptomatic incidents in further life, which emphasizes the need of early prevention and/or treatment in this subpopulation.
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Ungar N, Wiskemann J, Sieverding M. Physical Activity Enjoyment and Self-Efficacy As Predictors of Cancer Patients' Physical Activity Level. Front Psychol 2016; 7:898. [PMID: 27445882 PMCID: PMC4914598 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2016.00898] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2016] [Accepted: 05/31/2016] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Physical activity (PA) can support cancer patients during medical treatment by reducing side-effects and increasing quality of life. However, PA levels mostly decline after diagnosis. Which factors can explain if patients are able to remain or even increase their PA level? Self-efficacy is an important cognitive factor that has been linked to cancer patients' PA across many studies. In contrast, affective factors such as PA enjoyment have rarely been examined. We compare the influence of self-efficacy and PA enjoyment on cancer patients' PA levels after completion of an exercise or stress-management intervention. METHODS Outpatient cancer patients [N = 72; 54% female; M = 56 years, SD = 12.34; most with breast or colon cancer (34%, 15%)] were enrolled in the MOTIVACTION study, a 4-week intervention (1 h counseling followed by weekly phone calls), with pre-test (T1), post-test (T2), and a 10-week follow-up (T3). Participants were randomized to either an exercise intervention (emphasizing self-regulatory strategies for behavior change) or to a stress management intervention (coping and relaxation techniques). Sixty-seven patients remained in the study and completed the SQUASH assessment of PA, a measure of maintenance self-efficacy (7 items, Cronbach's α = 0.88) and PA enjoyment (2 items, Cronbach's α = 0.89). Regression analyses were calculated with PA level (at T2 and T3) as dependent variable and relative weight analyses were conducted. The study was registered at clinicalTrials.gov (unique identifier:NCT01576107; URL: https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT01576107?term=motivaction&rank=1). RESULTS Baseline self-efficacy and change in PA enjoyment significantly predicted cancer patients' PA level at T2 adjusting for baseline PA and type of intervention. Relative weight (RW) analysis revealed that PA enjoyment (baseline and change together) explained 34.3% of the dependent variable, self-efficacy (baseline and change) explained 38.4%. At follow-up, self-efficacy was still a significant predictor of PA (RW = 74.6%), whereas PA enjoyment was no longer a relevant factor (RW = 5.2%). CONCLUSION The affective factor PA enjoyment was equally important as self-efficacy for predicting cancer patient' PA level directly after completion of the intervention. Reasons for the reduced relevance at follow-up and a broader range of affective factors should be analyzed in future studies on cancer patients' PA level.
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- Nadine Ungar
- Institute of Psychology, Heidelberg UniversityHeidelberg, Germany
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- Division of Medical Oncology, National Center for Tumor Diseases Heidelberg and University Clinic HeidelbergHeidelberg, Germany
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Pugh G, Gravestock HL, Hough RE, King WM, Wardle J, Fisher A. Health Behavior Change Interventions for Teenage and Young Adult Cancer Survivors: A Systematic Review. J Adolesc Young Adult Oncol 2016; 5:91-105. [DOI: 10.1089/jayao.2015.0042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 50] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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- Gemma Pugh
- Health Behaviour Research Centre, Department of Epidemiology and Public Health, University College London, London, United Kingdom
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- Department of Haematology, University College London Hospital, London, United Kingdom
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- Department of Haematology, University College London Hospital, London, United Kingdom
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- Health Behaviour Research Centre, Department of Epidemiology and Public Health, University College London, London, United Kingdom
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- Health Behaviour Research Centre, Department of Epidemiology and Public Health, University College London, London, United Kingdom
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Yelton L, Forbis S. Influences and Barriers on Physical Activity in Pediatric Oncology Patients. Front Pediatr 2016; 4:131. [PMID: 28066750 PMCID: PMC5165656 DOI: 10.3389/fped.2016.00131] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2016] [Accepted: 11/21/2016] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES To determine the influence of family, peers, school, and physicians on exercise in pediatric oncology patients and evaluate the barriers to physical activity (PA) levels in this population. METHODS A search of PubMed and Google Scholar resulted in 12 related articles. The articles were assessed for the influence of school systems, family, peers, self-efficacy, and physicians on exercise. Additionally, barriers and interventions to PA were also assessed. Limitations and research methodologies of each article were also evaluated. RESULTS Many school systems were unsure of expectations in regards to PA for their returning students with cancer. Most schools acknowledged willingness to increase exercise for these students; however, there is a communication gap between the medical field and the school system on what expectations should be. Family is associated with increased PA levels and healthier diets in this population with children preferring mothers as exercise partners more than fathers. While physician interventions have been shown to positively impact PA, it has been reported that physicians are not engaging in exercise counseling with their patients. CONCLUSION Several issues and barriers related to PA in pediatric oncology population were identified. Studies have demonstrated that it is feasible to increase PA and self-efficacy in this population. Further research is needed to better understand and quantify these issues as well as further test the interventions that have been suggested in this review and have been successful in other pediatric populations.
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- Larrilyn Yelton
- Boonshoft School of Medicine, Wright State University , Dayton, OH , USA
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- Boonshoft School of Medicine, Wright State University , Dayton, OH , USA
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Norris MK, Bell GJ, North S, Courneya KS. Effects of resistance training frequency on physical functioning and quality of life in prostate cancer survivors: a pilot randomized controlled trial. Prostate Cancer Prostatic Dis 2015; 18:281-7. [DOI: 10.1038/pcan.2015.28] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2015] [Revised: 04/10/2015] [Accepted: 05/10/2015] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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Identification and evaluation of the salient physical activity beliefs of colorectal cancer survivors. Cancer Nurs 2015; 37:14-22. [PMID: 23448955 DOI: 10.1097/ncc.0b013e3182813972] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND Physical activity (PA) has been associated with lower risk of disease recurrence and longer survival in colorectal cancer (CRC) survivors; however, less than one-third of CRC survivors are meeting PA guidelines. Interventions to promote PA in CRC survivors need to understand the most critical beliefs that influence PA behavior. OBJECTIVE The objective of this study was to examine the strength of associations between the most common PA beliefs of CRC survivors and motivational constructs from the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) as well as PA behavior. INTERVENTION/METHODS Colorectal cancer survivors (n = 600) residing in Alberta, Canada, completed self-report questionnaires assessing medical and demographic variables, PA beliefs, constructs from the TPB, and PA behavior. RESULTS Colorectal cancer survivors identified improved fitness (69.5%), family members (67.3%), and medical/health problems (8.8%) as the most prevalent behavioral, normative, and control beliefs, respectively. All PA beliefs were significantly correlated with all TPB constructs and PA. CONCLUSIONS Physical activity interventions for CRC survivors should target many salient beliefs including behavioral, normative, and control beliefs. IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE Insights into the salient beliefs for PA in CRC survivors can guide nurses in developing successful strategies to promote PA in this population and likely improve quality of life and possibly disease outcomes.
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Ungar N, Sieverding M, Ulrich CM, Wiskemann J. What explains the intention to be physically active in cancer patients? Different determinants for active and insufficiently active patients. J Psychosoc Oncol 2015; 33:15-33. [PMID: 25396339 DOI: 10.1080/07347332.2014.977417] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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In a qualitative elicitation study with 61 cancer patients, a broad range of attitudes toward physical activity could be obtained, especially negative attitudes among insufficiently active patients. Based on these results, a second quantitative study was conducted; 64 patients [40 men; 42% insufficiently active (<150 minutes/week)] completed a Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) questionnaire. Regression analyses revealed that different variables of the TPB are relevant for explaining the intention to exercise for physically active (subjective norm) and insufficiently active (attitudes) cancer patients. Health professionals should adapt their support to the special needs of insufficiently active and active cancer patients.
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- Nadine Ungar
- a Institute of Psychology , University of Heidelberg , Heidelberg , Germany ; Division of Preventive Oncology , National Center for Tumor Diseases and German Cancer Research Center , Heidelberg , Germany
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Martin AC, Keats MR. The impact of yoga on quality of life and psychological distress in caregivers for patients with cancer. Oncol Nurs Forum 2014; 41:257-64. [PMID: 24769590 DOI: 10.1188/14.onf.257-264] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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PURPOSE/OBJECTIVES To assess the effects of a six-week Vinyasa yoga (VY) intervention on caregivers' overall quality of life (QOL) and psychological distress. DESIGN A single-group, pre- and post-test pilot study. SETTING University public recreational facility. SAMPLE 12 informal caregivers for patients with cancer. METHODS Caregivers participated in a six-week VY intervention and completed measures of QOL and psychological distress pre- and postintervention. Program satisfaction was measured with open-ended survey questions. MAIN RESEARCH VARIABLES QOL, psychological distress, and program satisfaction. FINDINGS Significant improvements were found in the mental component score of overall QOL and in overall psychological distress. Several subdomains of QOL and psychological distress were also improved significantly. Open-ended survey question responses revealed participants perceived physical and mental benefit from the intervention, highlighting improvements in flexibility, core and upper-body strength, balance, breathing, and energy. CONCLUSIONS Informal caregivers may benefit mentally and physically from participating in VY. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING Caregivers of patients with cancer characterize a group worthy of attention, research, and interventions focusing on their healthcare needs.
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- Faculty of Kinesiology and Health Studies, University of Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
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- School of Health and Human Performance and the School of Physiotherapy, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
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Posture Management Program Based on Theory of Planned Behavior for Adolescents with Mild Idiopathic Scoliosis. Asian Nurs Res (Korean Soc Nurs Sci) 2013; 7:120-7. [DOI: 10.1016/j.anr.2013.07.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2012] [Revised: 03/13/2013] [Accepted: 06/14/2013] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Social cognitive theories used to explain physical activity behavior in adolescents: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Prev Med 2013; 56:245-53. [PMID: 23370047 DOI: 10.1016/j.ypmed.2013.01.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 151] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2012] [Revised: 01/13/2013] [Accepted: 01/20/2013] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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PURPOSE To systematically review and examine the explanatory power of key social-cognitive theories used to explain physical activity (PA) intention and behavior, among adolescents. METHODS A systematic review and meta-analysis of the literature was performed using the electronic databases Medline, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature, SPORTdiscus, EBSCO and Education Resources Information Center, Proquest Education Journals Collection, Science Direct, Web of Science and Scopus for social-cognitive theories (i.e., Health Promotion Model, Theory of Planned Behavior, Theory of Reasoned Action, Protection Motivation Theory, Social Cognitive Theory/Self-Efficacy Theory, Health Belief Model, Self-Determination Theory, Transtheoretical Model) used to explain PA intention and behavior. Related keywords in titles, abstracts, or indexing fields were searched. RESULTS Twenty-three studies satisfied the inclusion criteria and were retained for data extraction and analysis; 16 were cross-sectional studies and seven were longitudinal studies. Most studies employed self-report measures. In general, the models explained greater proportions of variance for intention compared to behavior. The meta-analyses revealed 33% and 48% of the variance respectively for PA and intention were explained by social cognitive models. CONCLUSIONS Few studies have tested the predictive capacity of social cognitive theories to explain objectively measured PA. The majority of PA variance remains unexplained and more theoretical research is needed.
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Impact of physical activity intervention programs on self-efficacy in youths: a systematic review. ISRN OBESITY 2013; 2013:586497. [PMID: 24555151 PMCID: PMC3901978 DOI: 10.1155/2013/586497] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2012] [Accepted: 08/14/2012] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Lack of physical activity has contributed to the nation's childhood obesity crisis, but the impact of physical activity on self-efficacy as a mediator of behavior change has not been examined. This systematic review (SR) describes the published evidence related to the impact of physical activity intervention programs on self-efficacy among youths. From January 2000 to June 2011, the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) standards were used to identify publications from PubMed, PsychInfo, Web of Knowledge, and the Cochran Database of Systematic Reviews. The Cochrane Population, Intervention, Control, Outcome, Study Design (PICOS) approach guided this SR articles selection and evaluation process. Of the 102 publications screened, 10 original studies matched the SR inclusion criteria. The types of physical activity interventions and self-efficacy assessments for these 10 studies were diverse. Of the 10 included articles, 6 articles identified an improvement in post-self-efficacy assessments compared to baseline and 4 showed no effect. In conclusion, physical activity intervention programs may improve self-efficacy in youths. A standardized approach to classify and measure self-efficacy is required. Further research is needed to quantify the association of self-efficacy ratings after completing physical activity interventions with objective health improvements, such as weight loss.
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Hocking MC, Schwartz LA, Hobbie WL, Derosa BW, Ittenbach RF, Mao JJ, Ginsberg JP, Kazak AE. Prospectively examining physical activity in young adult survivors of childhood cancer and healthy controls. Pediatr Blood Cancer 2013; 60:309-15. [PMID: 22434746 PMCID: PMC3391612 DOI: 10.1002/pbc.24144] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2012] [Accepted: 02/27/2012] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND This study compares young adult survivors of childhood cancer (YASCC) and young adults without a history of serious illness/injury on physical activity levels and examines psychological predictors of physical activity in survivors over a 2-month period. PROCEDURE YASCC participants (n = 117) and healthy controls (n = 148), ages 18-30, recruited during cancer survivorship clinic or primary care clinics completed self-report measures of physical activity, health problems, psychological distress, and health beliefs (Health Perceptions, Satisfaction with Healthcare, Cognitive Competence, and Autonomy). Survivorship providers completed ratings of health problems and treatment intensity for survivors. RESULTS Survivors had significantly lower levels of physical activity than controls. Family income, survivor-reported health problems and less positive health beliefs were associated with lower rates of physical activity. Provider-reported survivor health problems and ratings of cancer treatment intensity were not related to survivor physical activity. Less positive survivor beliefs about their cognitive competence predicted survivor physical activity 2 months later after accounting for other pertinent demographic, medical and psychological variables. CONCLUSIONS YASCC were significantly less active than healthy controls. YASCC with more self-identified health problems and negative beliefs about their cognitive competence were less physically active. Beliefs about their health and cognitive competencies may be viable areas for assessment and intervention in order to promote increased engagement in physical activity.
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- Matthew C Hocking
- Division of Oncology, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA.
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Childhood cancer survivors are at increased risk for future health problems. As such, physical activity (PA) has been targeted as a health promotion priority in child and adolescent cancer survivors. Research indicates that a large portion of pediatric survivors do not meet PA recommendations. Using Bronfenbrenner's ecological theory as a framework, this review presents a conceptual model to explain child and adolescent survivors' PA. The model considers predictors of PA across six domains: (1) demographic; (2) medical; (3) cognitive/emotional; (4) behavioral; (5) social/cultural; and (6) environmental. A structured literature review found 14 empirical articles examining those predictors of PA among child and adolescent cancer survivors. Much existing research is cross-sectional, but suggests multiple factors work together to encourage or discourage PA among survivors of child/adolescent cancer. The conceptual model, which is based in empirical findings to date, can be used to understand the process through which PA is promoted and maintained, to inform the development of empirically-supported clinical interventions, and to guide future research objectives and priorities.
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Trinh L, Plotnikoff RC, Rhodes RE, North S, Courneya KS. Correlates of physical activity in a population-based sample of kidney cancer survivors: an application of the theory of planned behavior. Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act 2012; 9:96. [PMID: 22866956 PMCID: PMC3489870 DOI: 10.1186/1479-5868-9-96] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2012] [Accepted: 07/25/2012] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Background Over half of kidney cancer survivors (KCS) are completely inactive and only a quarter are meeting physical activity (PA) guidelines. This highlights the need to identify and understand the determinants of PA in this understudied population. The purpose of this study is to determine the social cognitive correlates of PA intention and behavior in KCS using the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB). Methods All 1,985 KCS diagnosed between 1996 and 2010 in Alberta, Canada were mailed a self-report survey that consisted of the Godin Leisure Time Exercise Questionnaire and standard TPB items for intention, planning, perceived behavioral control (PBC), affective and instrumental attitudes, and descriptive and injunctive norms. Standard demographic and medical variables were also collected. Results Completed surveys were received from 703 of 1,654 (43%) eligible KCS. The TPB was tested using structural equation modelling and demonstrated an adequate-to-good fit to the data [χ² = 256.88, p < .001; TLI = 0.97; CFI = 0.98; RMSEA = 0.06, 90% CI = 0.05-0.06]. There were significant pathways to PA from PBC (ß = 0.18, p = 0.02), planning (ß = 0.22, p < 0.01), and intention (ß = 0.31, p < 0.01); and to planning from intention (ß = 0.81, p < 0.01). In addition, there were significant model pathways to intention from instrumental attitude (ß = 0.28, p = 0.03), descriptive norm (ß = 0.09, p = 0.01), and PBC (ß = 0.52, p < 0.01). Overall, the TPB accounted for 69%, 63%, and 42% of the variance in intention, planning and PA, respectively. Conclusion The TPB appears to be a useful model for explaining PA in KCS. All TPB constructs except injunctive norm and affective attitude were useful for explaining intention with PBC emerging as the largest correlate. Developing PA interventions based on the TPB may be effective in promoting PA in KCS and may lead to important improvements in health.
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- Linda Trinh
- Faculty of Physical Education and Recreation, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Edmonton, Alberta, T6G 2H9, Canada
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Gulley T. Time perspective and physical activity among central Appalachian adolescents. J Sch Nurs 2012; 29:123-31. [PMID: 22869913 DOI: 10.1177/1059840512456552] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Time perspective is a cultural behavioral concept that reflects individuals' orientations or attitudes toward the past, present, or future. Individuals' time perspectives influence their choices regarding daily activities. Time perspective is an important consideration when teaching adolescents about the importance of being physically active. However, little is known about the relationship between time perspective and physical activity among adolescents. The purpose of this study was to determine the time perspective of central Appalachian adolescents and explore the relationship between time perspective and physical activity. This study was guided by The theory of planned behavior (TPB). One hundred and ninety-three students completed surveys to examine time perspective and physical activity behaviors. Data were collected in one school. Results of this study can inform school nurses and high school guidance counselors about the importance of promoting a future-oriented time perspective to improve physical activity and educational outcomes.
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- Tauna Gulley
- The University of Virginia's College, Wise, VA, USA.
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Gilliam MB, Madan-Swain A, Whelan K, Tucker DC, Demark-Wahnefried W, Schwebel DC. Cognitive influences as mediators of family and peer support for pediatric cancer survivors' physical activity. Psychooncology 2012; 22:1361-8. [PMID: 22826210 DOI: 10.1002/pon.3140] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2012] [Revised: 06/25/2012] [Accepted: 06/28/2012] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The objective of this study was to determine the extent to which self-efficacy mediates the relations between social support and childhood cancer survivors' physical activity (PA). METHODS A structured telephone survey was conducted with 105 childhood cancer survivors aged 8-16 years. Participants completed measures assessing their PA as well as proposed predictors of PA including various demographic, medical, cognitive, and social influences. Multiple mediation analyses were utilized to evaluate the relations between social support, cognitive influences, and survivor PA. RESULTS Cognitive influences, including perceived benefits, barriers, and self-efficacy for PA, partially mediated the influence of family and peer support on survivor PA. Self-efficacy emerged as a significant unique mediator, indicating that higher levels of family and peer support are associated with higher levels of survivor PA via increases in survivor self-efficacy. CONCLUSIONS Social support has both direct and indirect influences on survivor PA. Indirectly, social support influences PA via survivor self-efficacy. Interventions should target family and peer support as well as self-efficacy to increase survivor PA.
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- Margaux B Gilliam
- Department of Psychology, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL 35233, USA.
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Gilliam MB, Madan-Swain A, Whelan K, Tucker DC, Demark-Wahnefried W, Schwebel DC. Social, demographic, and medical influences on physical activity in child and adolescent cancer survivors. J Pediatr Psychol 2012; 37:198-208. [PMID: 22004885 PMCID: PMC3282282 DOI: 10.1093/jpepsy/jsr085] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2011] [Revised: 09/11/2011] [Accepted: 09/11/2011] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE This study evaluated associations between social, environmental, demographic, and medical predictors, and child and adolescent survivors' physical activity (PA). METHODS A structured telephone survey was conducted with 105 caregiver-survivor (aged 8-16 years) pairs and 36 caregivers of younger survivors (aged 6-7 years) alone. Participants completed measures assessing survivor PA and proposed predictors of PA including demographic, medical, social, and environmental influences. RESULTS Social influences, including family PA, family support for PA, and peer support for PA, emerged as unique predictors of survivor PA. These variables predicted PA after controlling for demographic and medical factors. Child survivors' PA was more strongly predicted by family influences while adolescent survivors' PA was more strongly influenced by family and peer influences. CONCLUSIONS Child and adolescent survivors' PA is strongly influenced by social factors. This finding parallels results with healthy children. PA interventions should focus on family and peer support to increase survivors' PA behaviors.
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- Margaux B Gilliam
- Department of Psychology, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL 35233, USA.
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Ness KK, Armenian SH, Kadan-Lottick N, Gurney JG. Adverse effects of treatment in childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia: general overview and implications for long-term cardiac health. Expert Rev Hematol 2011; 4:185-97. [PMID: 21495928 PMCID: PMC3125981 DOI: 10.1586/ehm.11.8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 81] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Survival of childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) is one of the greatest medical success stories of the last four decades. Unfortunately, childhood ALL survivors experience medical late effects that increase their risk of morbidity and premature death, often due to heart and vascular disease. Research has helped elucidate the mechanisms and trajectory of direct damage to the heart from treatment exposure, particularly to anthracyclines, and has also contributed knowledge on the influences of related chronic conditions, such as obesity and insulin resistance on heart health in these survivors. This article summarizes the key issues associated with early morbidity and mortality from cardiac-related disease in childhood ALL survivors and suggests directions for interventions to improve long-term outcomes.
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- Kirsten K Ness
- Department of Epidemiology and Cancer Control, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Mail Stop 735, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105, USA
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- Outcomes Research, Population Sciences, City of Hope National Medical Center, 1500 East Duarte Road, Duarte, CA 91010-3000, USA
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- Section of Pediatric Hematology–Oncology, Yale University School of Medicine, 333 Cedar Street, LMP-2073, New Haven, CT 06520-8064, USA
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- Department of Epidemiology and Cancer Control, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Mail Stop 735, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105, USA
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This grounded theory–driven study explored the predominant categories and concepts involved with perceptions of exercise among school-aged children with asthma. Data came from 13 in-depth interviews with 10 children. Five boys and 5 girls, ages 8 to 12 years, with varying asthma disease severity, participated. In addition, 9 parents completed a health history questionnaire. The process of creating perceptions of exercise was the grounded theory that emerged from the data. The ongoing creation of perceptions of exercise was influenced by 4 predominant categories: perceived benefits, striving for normalcy, exercise influences, and asthma’s influence. Because process is an ongoing occurrence, the 4 predominant categories may influence the creation of exercise perceptions simultaneously, or at different times and in various ways dependent upon the characteristics of the child and his or her unique situations and experiences. Perceived benefits, striving for normalcy, exercise influences, and asthma’s influence were identified categories involved with the interactions, actions, and consequences interwoven throughout the creation of perceptions of exercise process. These categories help explain how exercise perceptions are developed from the participants’ perspective. The process of creating perceptions of exercise is a continuous, circular happening with the consequences leading to the development of exercise perceptions. The context may change but the overall process retains applicability to creating perceptions of exercise. The subjective insight gained through the development of this theory gives light to numerous areas for future nursing research and implications for practice to improve the overall quality of life among school-aged children with asthma.
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- Michele R. Shaw
- College of Nursing, Washington State University (MRS)
- College of Nursing, University of Arizona (AHTD)
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- College of Nursing, Washington State University (MRS)
- College of Nursing, University of Arizona (AHTD)
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Physical activity (PA) participation has been shown to be helpful in improving physical and mental well-being among cancer survivors. The purpose of this chapter is to review the literature on the determinants of physical activity motivation and behavior among cancer survivors. Using theories of behavior change, researchers have sought to identify the correlates of motivation that predict the participation in regular physical activity in observational studies, while intervention studies have focused on manipulating those factors to support the initiation of physical activity. The majority of this work has been conducted with breast cancer survivors, and there is an interest in expanding this work to survivors of others cancers (e.g., prostate, lung, and colorectal cancer). Results suggest that constructs from the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB), Transtheoretical Model (TTM), and Social Cognitive Theory (SCT) are associated with greater motivation for physical activity, and some of these constructs have been used in interventions to promote physical activity adoption. There is scope for understanding the determinants of physical activity adoption in various cancer survivor populations. Much more needs to done to identify the determinants of maintenance of physical activity.
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- Bernardine M Pinto
- Centers for Behavioral and Preventive Medicine, Coro Bldg, Suite 500, One Hoppin Street, Providence, RI, 02903, USA.
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Norris JM, Moules NJ, Pelletier G, Culos-Reed SN. Families of young pediatric cancer survivors: A cross-sectional survey examining physical activity behavior and health-related quality of life. J Pediatr Oncol Nurs 2010; 27:196-208. [PMID: 20173080 DOI: 10.1177/1043454209358411] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/28/2023] Open
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The present study examined physical activity levels within young families of pediatric cancer survivors and the relationship between physical activity and health-related quality of life (HRQL). Nineteen families were recruited, including 33 parents, 17 pediatric cancer survivors, and 10 siblings. Families completed a self-report survey on background information, physical activity levels, and PedsQL generic core scale for child HRQL. Results of this cross-sectional study indicate that families were generally active, with mothers more frequently participating in overall physical activity (P < .001). Within families, parent-child physical activity levels were associated, but not survivor-sibling physical activity. Survivors and siblings did not differ in their self-reported physical activity levels or HRQL, and no association was observed between physical activity and HRQL. However, discrepancies between sibling self-report and parent proxy-reported HRQL were notable. Overall, results from this exploratory pilot work will assist in further research into physical activity behaviors and HRQL in families of pediatric cancer survivors.The nurse should consider the varied experiences of family members, particularly those of siblings, through long-term follow-up.
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Withycombe JS, Post-White JE, Meza JL, Hawks RG, Smith LM, Sacks N, Seibel NL. Weight patterns in children with higher risk ALL: A report from the Children's Oncology Group (COG) for CCG 1961. Pediatr Blood Cancer 2009; 53:1249-54. [PMID: 19688832 PMCID: PMC3044478 DOI: 10.1002/pbc.22237] [Citation(s) in RCA: 92] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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BACKGROUND This retrospective analysis defined and described patterns and predictors of weight change during treatment in children with acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL) with high-risk features who received treatment on Children's Cancer Group protocol CCG 1961. PROCEDURE Patients (1,638) were enrolled in CCG 1961 from November 1996 to May 2002. Weight was measured as BMI percent (%), specific for age and gender, and defined as 100 x ln(BMI/median BMI). RESULTS By the end of treatment, 23% of children were obese (BMI >or=95%), compared with 14% at diagnosis. Children who received post-induction intensified therapy (arms C, D, SER with Doxorubicin or Idarubicin) had higher gastrointestinal toxicities and lower BMI% from consolidation through interim maintenance 1. BMI% then increased for all arms between delayed intensification and maintenance 1 or 2. Children who were of Black or Hispanic race, obese at diagnosis, or who had grade 3 or 4 pancreatitis/glucose toxicities during induction had higher BMI% throughout treatment. Children were more likely to be obese at the end of the study if they were aged 5-9 years at diagnosis or female gender. Cranial radiation was not a predictor of obesity. CONCLUSIONS Successful treatment of higher risk childhood ALL was associated with obesity, independent of cranial irradiation. The beginning of maintenance therapy may be the best time to intervene with nutritional and behavioral interventions, particularly for children who are obese or aged 5-9 years at diagnosis, female, Black or Hispanic, or those with metabolic toxicities during induction.
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- Janice S. Withycombe
- Children's Cancer and Blood Disorder Center, South Carolina Cancer Center, Columbia, South Carolina
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- University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska
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- Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital, Columbia University Medical Center, New York, New York
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- Division of Oncology, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Children's National Medical Center, George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Washington, District of Columbia
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Ness KK, Leisenring WM, Huang S, Hudson MM, Gurney JG, Whelan K, Hobbie WL, Armstrong GT, Robison LL, Oeffinger KC. Predictors of inactive lifestyle among adult survivors of childhood cancer: a report from the Childhood Cancer Survivor Study. Cancer 2009; 115:1984-94. [PMID: 19224548 DOI: 10.1002/cncr.24209] [Citation(s) in RCA: 171] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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BACKGROUND : Participation in physical activity is important for childhood cancer survivors, because inactivity may compound cancer/treatment-related late effects. However, some survivors may have difficulty participating in physical activity, and these individuals need to be identified so that risk-based guidelines for physical activity, tailored to specific needs, can be developed and implemented. The objectives of the current study were to document physical activity patterns in the Childhood Cancer Survivor Study (CCSS) cohort, to compare the physical activity patterns with siblings in the CCSS and with a population-based sample from the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, and to evaluate associations between diagnosis, treatment, and personal factors in terms of the risk for an inactive lifestyle. METHODS : Percentages of participation in recommended physical activity were compared among survivors, siblings, and population norms. Generalized linear models were used to evaluate the associations between cancer diagnosis and therapy, sociodemographics, and the risk for an inactive lifestyle. RESULTS : Participants included 9301 adult survivors of childhood cancer and 2886 siblings. Survivors were less likely than siblings (46% vs 52%) to meet physical activity guidelines and were more likely than siblings to report an inactive lifestyle (23% vs 14%). Medulloblastoma (35%) and osteosarcoma (27%) survivors reported the highest levels of inactive lifestyle. Treatments with cranial radiation or amputation were associated with an inactive lifestyle as were being a woman, black race, older age, lower educational attainment, underweight or obese status, smoking, and depression. CONCLUSIONS : Childhood cancer survivors were less active than a sibling comparison group or an age- and sex-matched population sample. Survivors who are at risk for an inactive lifestyle should be considered high priority for developing and testing of intervention approaches. Cancer 2009. (c) 2009 American Cancer Society.
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- Kirsten K Ness
- Department of Epidemiology and Cancer Control, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, Tennessee, USA.
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Coping with illness and subjective theories of illness in adult patients with haematological malignancies: systematic review. Crit Rev Oncol Hematol 2008; 69:237-57. [PMID: 19004639 DOI: 10.1016/j.critrevonc.2008.09.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2007] [Revised: 07/25/2008] [Accepted: 09/17/2008] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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In parallel to development of individualised antineoplastic treatment, scientific interest in patients' subjective theories of illness (STOI) has emerged in the oncological community. STOI depend decisively on patients' information about their disease. Coping with illness is dependent from the individual situation and context, and it is generally modulated by patients' STOI. The purpose is fivefold: (1) to provide a thorough literature review about coping and about STOI in adult haematological patients, (2) to survey through which indicators the topics were operationalized in studies, (3) to clarify the kind of coherence between these two topics, (4) to explicate the interaction between STOI and other variables, and (5) to verify the clinical relevance of both topics. We searched 19 electronic databanks for English biomedical literature manuscripts (1995-2008) on this subject. Twenty-six studies met our criteria and varied in haematological entity, treatment concept, sample size and methodological design. We conclude that a subjective-individual regulation of patient's mental stability during a cytotoxic chemotherapy is important. Successful coping strategies develop not only based on objective, but also subjective evaluation mechanisms. We deduce consequences for doctor-patient communication and psychosocial care in haematology. The newly developed process model of subjective regulation in cancer patients, in general, views the oncological treatment process as a procedural mental evaluation.
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A community-based physical activity program for adolescents with cancer (project TREK): program feasibility and preliminary findings. J Pediatr Hematol Oncol 2008; 30:272-80. [PMID: 18391695 DOI: 10.1097/mph.0b013e318162c476] [Citation(s) in RCA: 87] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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INTRODUCTION As the number of pediatric survivors continues to grow, a greater emphasis is being placed on identifying long-term health risk/protecting behaviors. The primary purpose of this pilot study was to examine the feasibility of a theoretically-based physical activity (PA) intervention in adolescents with cancer. METHODS A group PA intervention was administered to participants over 16 weeks. Program attendance/adherence, total PA, physical fitness, and quality of life (QOL) were assessed at 5 different intervals over the 1-year study duration. RESULTS Over a period of 6 weeks, 11 adolescents responded to recruitment efforts. Ten ultimately enrolled and completed the 1-year study. Overall, the program was well received with attendance over the 16-week intervention averaging 81.5%. Although improvements in total PA, physical fitness, and QOL were noted across the intervention, follow-up data revealed that participants failed to maintain their postintervention PA levels at both the 3 and 12-month follow-up assessments. CONCLUSIONS Adolescents with a history of cancer are undoubtedly susceptible to the same maladaptive health habits as are their healthy peers. Innovative interventions aimed at improving their adherence to positive behavioral interventions, such as PA are warranted. Although not without limitations, this study provides preliminary data in support of a university-sponsored PA intervention.
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