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Adult childhood cancer survivors perceptions of factors that influence their ability to be physically active
Univ Gothenburg, Sweden; Narhalsan Bollebygd Rehabil Ctr, Sweden.
Linköping University, Department of Health, Medicine and Caring Sciences, Division of Prevention, Rehabilitation and Community Medicine. Linköping University, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences. Sahlgrens Univ Hosp, Sweden; Univ Gothenburg, Sweden.ORCID iD: 0000-0002-6031-7478
Univ Gothenburg, Sweden; Sahlgrens Univ Hosp, Sweden.
2023 (English)In: Supportive Care in Cancer, ISSN 0941-4355, E-ISSN 1433-7339, Vol. 31, no 7, article id 409Article in journal (Refereed) Published
Abstract [en]

Purpose Studies indicate that adult childhood cancer survivors do not achieve recommended physical activity levels. A deeper understanding of factors that influence their ability to be physically active is essential to identify individuals in need of support. The aim was to explore factors that influence adult childhood cancer survivors ability to be physically active. Method Semi-structured interviews were conducted from June to October 2020 with 20 adult childhood cancer survivors with a median age of 31 (min-max 20-47) years. Interviews were transcribed verbatim and analyzed with qualitative content analysis. Results Four main categories: "The impact of environmental factors," "Personal factors of importance," "Consequences of the treatment or disease," and "The impact of support from healthcare" and 10 sub-categories, were identified. Participants described how family habits and encouragement from others influenced their present ability to be physically active. Experienced benefits of physical activity were described as a facilitator for current physical activity while suffering from late complications was identified as a barrier. Participants highlighted the importance of specific and individualized physical activity recommendations. Conclusion This study includes adult childhood cancer survivors several years after completion of treatment, hence highlighting the importance for support both during treatment and follow-up to sustain their physical activity. Healthcare providers need to identify individuals suffering from late complications, even several years after treatment; provide individualized physical activity recommendations; and educate families and schools about the importance of physical activity in childhood cancer survivorship.

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SPRINGER , 2023. Vol. 31, no 7, article id 409
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Content analysis; Exercise; Late effects; Pediatric cancer survivorship; Qualitative research
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Public Health, Global Health, Social Medicine and Epidemiology
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URN: urn:nbn:se:liu:diva-196722DOI: 10.1007/s00520-023-07865-6ISI: 001020962700001PubMedID: 37347322OAI: oai:DiVA.org:liu-196722DiVA, id: diva2:1789905
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Funding Agencies|University of Gothenburg; Department of Research and Development Soedra AElvsborg [TJ2022-0077]; Swedish Childhood Cancer Foundation [VGFOUSA-933499]

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