Understanding physical activity maintenance in breast cancer survivors

Jeff Vallance, Ronald C. Plotnikoff, Kristina H. Karvinen, John R. MacKey, Kerry S. Courneya

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    Abstract

    Objectives: To examine predictors of physical activity (PA) 6 months after a randomized controlled trial. Methods: Breast cancer survivors (N=377) completed assessments at baseline, postintervention, and 6 months after the intervention. Data were collected on demographic, medical, psychosocial, motivational, and behavioral variables at baseline, postintervention, and 6 months. Results: Survivors meeting PA guidelines at baseline (OR=5.54, 95% CI=2.99-9.82, P<0.001) and postintervention (OR = 2.92, 95% CI=1.63-5.23, P<0.001) had a greater likelihood of meeting PA guidelines at 6 months follow-up. Conclusions: Interventions promoting PA maintenance should focus on optimizing PA behavior, psychosocial functioning, and motivation.

    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)225-236
    Number of pages12
    JournalAmerican Journal of Health Behavior
    Volume34
    Issue number1
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2010

    Keywords

    • Adherence
    • Breast cancer
    • Follow-up
    • Physical activity behavior
    • Theory of planned behavior

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