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Determinants of Physical Activity in Young Adult Cancer Survivors.

Authors :
Blanger, Lisa J.
Plotnikoff, Ronald C.
Clark, Alexander M.
Courneya, Kerry S.
Source :
American Journal of Health Behavior; Jul/Aug2012, Vol. 36 Issue 4, p483-494, 12p
Publication Year :
2012

Abstract

Objectives: To examine the determinants of physical activity (PA) in young adult cancer survivors (YACS). Methods: A survey of 588 YACS in Alberta, Canada, assessed PA, medical and demographical factors, and theory of planned behavior variables. Results: Path analysis explained 38% (P<.001) of the variance in PA with significant contributions from intention, planning, affective attitude, education, and general health. In turn, 56% (P<.001) of the variance in intention was explained by perceived behavioral control, instrumental attitude, and affective attitude. Conclusion: PA interventions in YACS should focus on developing strong intentions by targeting perceived behavioral control, instrumental attitude, and affective attitude. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10873244
Volume :
36
Issue :
4
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
American Journal of Health Behavior
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
74490372
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.5993/AJHB.36.4.5