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 language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 483-494 |
| Number of pages | 12 |
| Journal | American Journal of Health Behavior |
| Volume | 36 |
| Issue number | 4 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - Jul. 2012 |
UN SDGs
This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
Keywords
- Cancer survivors
- Exercise
- Physical activity
- Theory of planned behavior
- Young adult
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