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Determinants of Physical Activity in Young Adult Cancer Survivors.
- Source :
- American Journal of Health Behavior; Jul/Aug2012, Vol. 36 Issue 4, p483-494, 12p
- Publication Year :
- 2012
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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