NDLI: Designing an exercise intervention for adult survivors of childhood cancers

Content Provider	Springer Nature : BioMed Central
Author	Rokitka, Denise Heffler, Jennifer Zevon, Michael Kitcho, Caleb Schweitzer, Jennifer Rodriguez, Elisa M. Mahoney, Martin C.
Abstract	Background This study examined current physical activity levels and preferences for exercise settings and activities among adult survivors of childhood cancers as a strategy to inform the feasibility and design of such programs. Methods A mixed-methods design was used to investigate current activity levels as well as barriers to and preferences for physical activity among 20 adult survivors of pediatric cancer. Results One-half of participants reported engaging in regular physical activity, although the frequency, intensity, and duration varied. Overall, 17 of the 20 participants (85%) stated they would be interested in participating in a structured exercise intervention, and they expressed a strong interest in walking (76%), bicycling (53%), and weight training (53%). Common barriers to participation in a potential structured exercise program were insufficient time, current health issues, and program location/distance. Nearly all participants agreed that information on nutrition and diet should be included as part of an exercise intervention. Conclusions These findings will help inform the design and implementation of future exercise programs to enhance physical activity among this high-risk group of cancer survivors.
Related Links	https://bmccancer.biomedcentral.com/counter/pdf/10.1186/s12885-020-07763-8.pdf
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Page Count	7
Starting Page	1
File Format	HTM / HTML
ISSN	14712407
DOI	10.1186/s12885-020-07763-8
Journal	BMC Cancer
Issue Number	1
Volume Number	21
Language	English
Publisher	BioMed Central
Publisher Date	2021-01-04
Access Restriction	Open
Subject Keyword	Cancer Research Oncology Surgical Oncology Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Biomedicine Medicine Public Health Cancer survivors Child/adolescent cancers Quality of life Physical activity Medicine/Public Health
Content Type	Text
Resource Type	Article
Subject	Cancer Research Oncology Genetics
Journal Impact Factor	3.4/2023
5-Year Journal Impact Factor	3.8/2023

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