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ArticleSupportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer2023

Walking activity and emotional distress among breast cancer survivors: the parallel mediating effects of posttraumatic growth and body image.

Qiao Chu, Celia C Y Wong, Gan He, Jinhuan Yang, Chen Chen, Yaping He

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Qiao ChuSchool of Public Health, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, No.227 South Chongqing Rd, Shanghai, 200025, China.
Celia C Y WongCollege of Brockport, State University of New York, Brockport, NY, USA.
Gan HeSchool of Public Health, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, No.227 South Chongqing Rd, Shanghai, 200025, China.
Jinhuan YangSchool of Public Health, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, No.227 South Chongqing Rd, Shanghai, 200025, China.
Chen ChenShanghai Jing'an District Jiangning Road Community Health Service Center, Shanghai, 200040, China. cc13916627775@163.com.
Yaping HeSchool of Public Health, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, No.227 South Chongqing Rd, Shanghai, 200025, China. hypcyr@shsmu.edu.cn.

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National Natural Science Foundation of China 71874111National Natural Science Foundation of China 72004133Shanghai Jiao Tong University Research Fund for Young Scholars 20X100040013Shanghai Pujiang Program 2020PJC080
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purposeAlthough the antidepressant effects of physical activity have been well established, the underlying psychological mechanisms are understudied among cancer survivors. The present study aims to examine the parallel mediating effects of posttraumatic growth and body image on the association between walking activity and emotional distress (anxiety and depression) among Chinese breast cancer survivors.

methodsChinese breast cancer survivors (n = 235) completed a cross-sectional questionnaire that assessed walking activity, anxiety, depression, posttraumatic growth, and body image over the past week. Path analysis was conducted to test the hypothesized mediation model.

resultsThe hypothesized model was supported: walking activity was positively associated with posttraumatic growth and body image satisfaction, which were then negatively associated with anxiety and depression. After controlling for the mediators, the direct effect of physical activity on depression was still significant, whereas the direct effect of physical activity on anxiety was no longer significant.

conclusionOur findings suggest that posttraumatic growth and body image may be essential psychological pathways underlying the association between walking activity and emotional distress among Chinese breast cancer survivors. Researchers and health practitioners should consider supplementing physical activity interventions with mental health services that facilitate psychological growth and a positive body image to enhance the potential psychological benefits of physical activity.

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Breast NeoplasmsCancer SurvivorsPosttraumatic Growth, PsychologicalPsychological DistressAdaptation, PsychologicalAnxietyBody ImageCross-Sectional StudiesDepressionFemaleHumansStress, PsychologicalWalkingAnxietyBody imageBreast cancerDepressionPosttraumatic growthPsychological mechanismWalking activity

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