Denise Rokitka1, Jennifer Heffler2, Michael Zevon2, Caleb Kitcho2, Jennifer Schweitzer2, Elisa M Rodriguez3, Martin C Mahoney4. 1. Department of Pediatrics, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, Buffalo, New York, 14263, USA. denise.rokitka@roswellpark.org. 2. Department of Pediatrics, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, Buffalo, New York, 14263, USA. 3. Department of Cancer Prevention and Control, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, Buffalo, New York, 14263, USA. 4. Department of Internal Medicine and Department of Health Behavior, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, Buffalo, New York, 14263, USA.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: This study examined current physical activity levels and preferences for exercise settings and activities among adult survivors of childhood cancers as a strategy to inform the feasibility and design of such programs. METHODS: A mixed-methods design was used to investigate current activity levels as well as barriers to and preferences for physical activity among 20 adult survivors of pediatric cancer. RESULTS: One-half of participants reported engaging in regular physical activity, although the frequency, intensity, and duration varied. Overall, 17 of the 20 participants (85%) stated they would be interested in participating in a structured exercise intervention, and they expressed a strong interest in walking (76%), bicycling (53%), and weight training (53%). Common barriers to participation in a potential structured exercise program were insufficient time, current health issues, and program location/distance. Nearly all participants agreed that information on nutrition and diet should be included as part of an exercise intervention. CONCLUSIONS: These findings will help inform the design and implementation of future exercise programs to enhance physical activity among this high-risk group of cancer survivors.
BACKGROUND: This study examined current physical activity levels and preferences for exercise settings and activities among adult survivors of childhood cancers as a strategy to inform the feasibility and design of such programs. METHODS: A mixed-methods design was used to investigate current activity levels as well as barriers to and preferences for physical activity among 20 adult survivors of pediatric cancer. RESULTS: One-half of participants reported engaging in regular physical activity, although the frequency, intensity, and duration varied. Overall, 17 of the 20 participants (85%) stated they would be interested in participating in a structured exercise intervention, and they expressed a strong interest in walking (76%), bicycling (53%), and weight training (53%). Common barriers to participation in a potential structured exercise program were insufficient time, current health issues, and program location/distance. Nearly all participants agreed that information on nutrition and diet should be included as part of an exercise intervention. CONCLUSIONS: These findings will help inform the design and implementation of future exercise programs to enhance physical activity among this high-risk group of cancer survivors.
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Cancer survivors; Child/adolescent cancers; Physical activity; Quality of life
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