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Barriers, facilitators, and other factors associated with health behaviors in childhood, adolescent, and young adult cancer survivors: A systematic review.
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- Barriers, facilitators, and other factors associated with health behaviors in childhood, adolescent, and young adult cancer survivors: A systematic review.Cancer medicine · 2024Pooled it
- Survivorship Care After Childhood Cancer: A Systematic Review of Reported Barriers and Facilitators.Cancer control : journal of the Moffitt Cancer CenterPooled it
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- Health Behaviors in Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) Childhood Cancer Survivors: Prevalence, Determinants, and Comparison With Population Controls.Cancer medicine · 2026Article
- Prevalence and associated factors of poor lifestyle behaviours in survivors of childhood cancer: a PanCareFollowUp substudy.Journal of cancer survivorship : research and practice · 2026Article
- Self-reported late effects and chronic fatigue, information needs and follow-up in long-term survivors of Hodgkin lymphoma-a cross-sectional study.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2026Article
- Patients with high distressed communities index score are at risk for "no-show" to lung cancer screening appointments.JTCVS open · 2026Article
- Dietary intervention among young cancer survivors within the CARE for CAYA program.Journal of cancer survivorship : research and practice · 2026Article
- Human papillomavirus vaccination among childhood cancer survivors: A scoping review.Human vaccines & immunotherapeutics · 2025Article
- Experiences and needs of Dutch cancer survivors regarding lifestyle counselling: a qualitative study.BMC cancer · 2025Article
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- Efficacy of the PanCareFollowUp eHealth Lifestyle Intervention for Survivors of Childhood, Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer.Cancer medicine · 2025Article
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Abstract
backgroundHealthy behaviors are paramount in preventing long-term adverse health outcomes in childhood, adolescent, and young adult (CAYA) cancer survivors. We systematically reviewed and synthesized existing literature on barriers, facilitators, and other factors associated with health behaviors in this population.
methodsMEDLINE and PsycInfo were searched for qualitative and quantitative studies including survivors aged 16-50 years at study, a cancer diagnosis ≤25 years and ≥2 years post diagnosis. Health behaviors included physical activity, smoking, diet, alcohol consumption, sun exposure, and a combination of these behaviors (defined as health behaviors in general).
resultsBarriers, facilitators, and other factors reported in ≥2 two studies were considered relevant. Out of 4529 studies, 27 were included (n = 31,905 participants). Physical activity was the most frequently examined behavior (n = 12 studies), followed by smoking (n = 7), diet (n = 7), alcohol (n = 4), sun exposure (n = 4), and health behavior in general (n = 4). Relevant barriers to physical activity were fatigue, lack of motivation, time constraints, and current smoking. Relevant facilitators were perceived health benefits and motivation. Influence of the social environment and poor mental health were associated with more smoking, while increased energy was associated with less smoking. No relevant barriers and facilitators were identified for diet, alcohol consumption, and sun exposure. Barriers to healthy behavior in general were unmet information needs and time constraints whereas lifestyle advice, information, and discussions with a healthcare professional facilitated healthy behavior in general. Concerning other factors, women were more likely to be physically inactive, but less likely to drink alcohol and more likely to comply with sun protection recommendations than men. Higher education was associated with more physical activity, and lower education with more smoking.
conclusionThis knowledge can be used as a starting point to develop health behavior interventions, inform lifestyle coaches, and increase awareness among healthcare providers regarding which survivors are most at risk of unhealthy behaviors.
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