A comparison of physical activity preferences among breast, prostate, and colorectal cancer survivors in Nova Scotia, Canada

Forbes, Cynthia C.; Blanchard, Chris M.; Mummery, W. Kerry; Courneya, Kerry S.

Abstract

Background:
Physical activity (PA) preferences may vary by cancer survivor group, but few studies have made direct comparisons. The purpose of this study was to compare the PA preferences of breast, prostate, and colorectal cancer survivors in Nova Scotia (NS), Canada.

Methods:
Two thousand sixty-two breast, prostate, and colorectal cancer survivors diagnosed between 2003 to 2011 were identified by the Nova Scotia Cancer Registry and mailed a questionnaire assessing PA preferences and standard demographic and medical variables.

Results:
Based on 741 respondents, numerous differences emerged among the cancer sites. Some of the larger differences (>20% difference) among breast, prostate, and colorectal cancer survivors, respectively, were identified for engaging in PA with other cancer survivors (42% vs. 22% vs. 30%; P < .001) and with their friends (65% vs. 40% vs. 64%; P < .001); engaging in PA at a community fitness center (59% vs. 39% vs. 45%; P < .001); and preferring supervised (60% vs. 34% vs. 45%; P < .001) and group (53% vs. 24% vs. 41%; P < .001) sessions. Differences were also found within each survivor group based on demographic and medical variables including PA behavior, age, and perceived general health.

Citation

Forbes, C. C., Blanchard, C. M., Mummery, W. K., & Courneya, K. S. (2015). A comparison of physical activity preferences among breast, prostate, and colorectal cancer survivors in Nova Scotia, Canada. Journal of Physical Activity and Health, 12(6), 823-833. https://doi.org/10.1123/jpah.2014-0119

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Acceptance Date: Jun 19, 2014
• Online Publication Date: Aug 22, 2014
• Publication Date: 2015-06
• Deposit Date: Sep 5, 2018
• Journal: Journal of Physical Activity and Health
• Print ISSN: 1543-3080
• Publisher: Human Kinetics
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 12
• Issue: 6
• Pages: 823-833
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1123/jpah.2014-0119
• Keywords: Exercise; Motivation; Health Behaviour; Survey research
• Public URL: https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/1021454
• Publisher URL: https://journals.humankinetics.com/doi/10.1123/jpah.2014-0119