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ArticleInternational journal of behavioral medicine2019

'If I Had Someone Looking Over My Shoulder…': Exploration of Advice Received and Factors Influencing Physical Activity Among Non-metropolitan Cancer Survivors.

Sarah J Hardcastle, Maddison Galliott, Brigid M Lynch, Nga H Nguyen, Paul A Cohen, Ganendra Raj Mohan, Niloufer J Johansen, Christobel Saunders

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Article in International journal of behavioral medicine, 2019. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 20 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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20 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 28 citations in OpenAlex.

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  16. The impact of a hospital-based exercise oncology program on cancer treatment-related side effects among rural cancer survivors.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2021
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  17. "To be there for my family" and "Keep my independence": Metropolitan and Non-Metropolitan Cancer Survivors' Health Behaviour Motives.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2021
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5 · Who and what money

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8 authors at 5 institutions in 1 country.

Sarah J HardcastleSchool of Psychology, Curtin University, Perth, WA, Australia. sarah.hardcastle@curtin.edu.au.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-8378-3781
Maddison GalliottSchool of Psychology, Curtin University, Perth, WA, Australia.
Brigid M LynchCancer Epidemiology and Intelligence Division, Cancer Council Victoria, Melbourne, VIC, Australia.
Nga H NguyenCancer Epidemiology and Intelligence Division, Cancer Council Victoria, Melbourne, VIC, Australia.
Paul A CohenSchool of Medicine, University of Western Australia, Crawley, WA, Australia.
Ganendra Raj MohanHollywood Private Hospital, Nedlands, WA, Australia.
Niloufer J JohansenSt John of God Hospital, Subiaco, Subiaco, WA, Australia.
Christobel SaundersSchool of Medicine, University of Western Australia, Crawley, WA, Australia.
St John of God Subiaco Hospital · AUCancer Council Victoria · AUCurtin University · AUHollywood Private Hospital · AUThe University of Western Australia · AU

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThere are significant geographic inequalities in cancer survival with poorer survival rates in non-metropolitan areas compared to major cities. Physical activity (PA) can reduce cancer recurrence and prevent cardiovascular disease. However, few survivors participate in sufficient PA and the prevalence of inactivity is significantly higher in non-metropolitan survivors. The study investigated non-metropolitan survivors' recollections regarding PA advice received following cessation of active treatment, their knowledge of PA guidelines, and the factors that impact on PA behaviour change.

methodSixteen individuals (14 women and 2 men) with breast (n = 8), endometrial (n = 4) or colorectal cancer (n = 4), with a mean age of 60 years (SD = 12) completed semi-structured interviews as part of a larger study to examine the acceptability and utility of wearable trackers to increase PA. Interviews explored survivors' recollections regarding the advice they received concerning PA following active treatment, knowledge of PA guidelines for cancer survivors and the influences on PA behaviour change. Interview transcripts were analysed using thematic analysis.

resultsFour main themes emerged: (i) insufficient knowledge of guidelines, (ii) support from the treating oncology team, (iii) external accountability, and (iv) barriers to PA.

conclusionsSurvivors' knowledge of PA guidelines was limited and they did not often recall their oncologists making specific recommendations concerning PA. Survivors' referred to the desire for accountability and monitoring in order to successfully change PA. Lack of motivation was the main barrier to PA participation. Other barriers included age, health status, and lack of facilities or exercise programs.

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MotivationAdultAgedBreast NeoplasmsCancer SurvivorsColorectal NeoplasmsEndometrial NeoplasmsExerciseFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedSedentary BehaviorSocioeconomic FactorsBehaviour changeMotivationOncologyPhysical activityRural health

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