ArticleSupportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer2018
Perceptions of masculinity and body image in men with prostate cancer: the role of exercise.
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- Masculinity and Cancer Survivorship: A Systematic Review.Psycho-oncology · 2026Pooled it
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- The intersection of biological sex and gender in adverse events following seasonal influenza vaccination in older adults.Research square · 2023Article
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- The Operationalisation of Sex and Gender in Quantitative Health-Related Research: A Scoping Review.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Article
- Social Support Mediates the Relationship between Body Image Distress and Depressive Symptoms in Prostate Cancer Patients.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Article
- Cancer Survivorship: Religion in Meaning Making and Coping Among a Group of Black Prostate Cancer Patients in South Africa.Journal of religion and health · 2022Article
- Coping strategies in active and inactive men with prostate cancer: a qualitative study.Journal of cancer survivorship : research and practice · 2022Article
- Barriers and facilitators related to undertaking physical activities among men with prostate cancer: a scoping review.Prostate cancer and prostatic diseases · 2021Article
- The Psychosocial Consequences of Prostate Cancer Treatments on Body Image, Sexuality, and Relationships.Frontiers in psychology · 2021Article
- Does Physical Activity Regulate Prostate Carcinogenesis and Prostate Cancer Outcomes? A Narrative Review.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2020Review
- Motion and Gender-Typing Features Interact in the Perception of Human Bodies.Frontiers in neuroscience · 2020Article
- Transitory masculinities in the context of being sick with prostate cancer.Revista latino-americana de enfermagem · 2019Article
- Qualitative Evaluation of a Community-Based Physical Activity and Yoga Program for Men Living With Prostate Cancer: Survivor Perspectives.Global advances in health and medicine · 2019Article
- Impact of lifestyle in prostate cancer patients. What should we do?International braz j urol : official journal of the Brazilian Society of UrologyReview
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Abstract
purposeThe goal of this study was to explore the association between levels of exercise and patterns of masculinity, body image, and quality of life in men undergoing diverse treatment protocols for prostate cancer.
methodsFifty men with prostate cancer (aged 42-86) completed self-report measures. Self-reported measures included the following: the Godin Leisure Time Exercise Questionnaire (GLTEQ), Masculine Self-esteem Scale (MSES), Personal Attributes Questionnaire (PAQ), Body Image Scale (BIS), and the Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-Prostate (FACT-P). Masculinity, body image, and quality of life scores were compared between men obtaining recommended levels of exercise (aerobic or resistance) and those not obtaining recommended level of exercise. Secondary outcomes included the association between masculinity, body image, and quality of life scores as they relate to exercise levels.
resultsThere were significantly higher scores of masculinity (p < 0.01), physical well-being (p < 0.05), prostate cancer specific well-being (p < 0.05), and overall quality of life (p < 0.05) in those obtaining at least 150 min of moderate to vigorous aerobic exercise. In the 48% of men who had never received androgen deprivation therapy, significantly higher levels of masculinity, body image, and quality of life were observed in those meeting aerobic guidelines.
conclusionsWhether treatment includes androgen deprivation or not, men who participate in higher levels of aerobic exercises report higher levels of masculinity, improved body image, and quality of life than those who are inactive. Future longitudinal research is required evaluating exercise level and its effect on masculinity and body image.
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