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Physical activity preferences of ovarian cancer survivors

  1. Clare Stevinson1,
  2. Valerie Capstick2,
  3. Alexandra Schepansky2,
  4. Katia Tonkin3,
  5. Jeffrey K. Vallance1,
  6. Aliya B. Ladha1,
  7. Helen Steed2,
  8. Wylam Faught2,
  9. Kerry S. Courneya1,*

Article first published online: 26 FEB 2009

DOI: 10.1002/pon.1396

Issue

Psycho‐Oncology

Psycho-Oncology

Special Issue: Physical Activity in Cancer Survivors

Volume 18, Issue 4, pages 422–428, April 2009

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Stevinson, C., Capstick, V., Schepansky, A., Tonkin, K., Vallance, J. K., Ladha, A. B., Steed, H., Faught, W. and Courneya, K. S. (2009), Physical activity preferences of ovarian cancer survivors. Psycho-Oncology, 18: 422–428. doi: 10.1002/pon.1396

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  1. 1

    Faculty of Physical Education and Recreation, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada

  2. 2

    Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada

  3. 3

    Department of Oncology, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada

*Faculty of Physical Education and Recreation, University of Alberta, E-488 Van Vliet Center, Edmonton, AB, Canada T6G 2H9

Publication History

  1. Issue published online: 20 MAR 2009
  2. Article first published online: 26 FEB 2009
  3. Manuscript Accepted: 25 APR 2008
  4. Manuscript Revised: 11 APR 2008
  5. Manuscript Received: 26 OCT 2007

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Keywords:

  • gynecologic cancers;
  • ovarian neoplasms;
  • survivorship;
  • exercise;
  • cancer;
  • oncology

Abstract

Objective: Regular physical activity is positively associated with quality of life in ovarian cancer survivors, but no data exist on how best to promote activity in this population. This study investigated the interests and preferences of ovarian cancer survivors with regard to physical activity participation.

Methods: A provincial, population-based postal survey of ovarian cancer survivors in Alberta, Canada, was performed including measures of self-reported physical activity, medical and demographic variables, and physical activity preferences.

Results: A total of 359 women participated (51.4% response rate). Over half expressed interest in participating in a physical activity program (53.8%), with a further 32.9% maybe interested. The most common preferences were for programs to be home-based (48.9%), start post-treatment (69.5%), and involve walking (62.7%). There were differences in preferences based on demographic, but not medical, factors.

Conclusion: The majority of ovarian cancer survivors expressed interest in participating in physical activity programs; however, some preferences varied by demographic factors. Designing physical activity interventions according to these preferences may optimize adherence and outcomes in ovarian cancer survivors. Copyright © 2009 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

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