Determinants of physical activity in young adult cancer survivors

Lisa J. Bélanger, Ronald C. Plotnikoff, Alexander M. Clark, Kerry S. Courneya

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    Abstract

    Objectives: To examine the determinants of physical activity (PA) in young adult cancer survivors (YACS). Methods: A survey of 588 YACS in Alberta, Canada, assessed PA, medical and demographical factors, and theory of planned behavior variables. Results: Path analysis explained 38% (P<.001) of the variance in PA with significant contributions from intention, planning, affective attitude, education, and general health. In turn, 56% (P<.001) of the variance in intention was explained by perceived behavioral control, instrumental attitude, and affective attitude. Conclusion: PA interventions in YACS should focus on developing strong intentions by targeting perceived behavioral control, instrumental attitude, and affective attitude. Copyright (c) PNG Publications. All rights reserved.

    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)483-494
    Number of pages12
    JournalAmerican Journal of Health Behavior
    Volume36
    Issue number4
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - Jul. 2012

    Keywords

    • Cancer survivors
    • Exercise
    • Physical activity
    • Theory of planned behavior
    • Young adult

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