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Barriers and facilitators to the engagement of physical activity among Black and African American cancer survivors during and after treatments.
Hirschey, Rachel; Xu, Jingle; Lea, Deirdre F; Milner, John L; Duggins, Paulette; Coleman, Karia; Teal, Randall; Carda-Auten, Jessica; Giannone, Kara; Hilton, Alison; Waheed, Myra; Triglianos, Tammy; Wheeler, Stephanie B; Valle, Carmina G; Bryant, Ashley Leak.
  • Hirschey R; School of Nursing, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, USA. hirschey@unc.edu.
  • Xu J; Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, USA. hirschey@unc.edu.
  • Lea DF; School of Nursing, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, USA.
  • Milner JL; SHARE Community Advisory Board, Chapel Hill, NC, USA.
  • Duggins P; SHARE Community Advisory Board, Chapel Hill, NC, USA.
  • Coleman K; SHARE Community Advisory Board, Chapel Hill, NC, USA.
  • Teal R; SHARE Community Advisory Board, Chapel Hill, NC, USA.
  • Carda-Auten J; Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, USA.
  • Giannone K; The Connected Health Applications and Interventions (CHAI) Core, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, USA.
  • Hilton A; Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, USA.
  • Waheed M; The Connected Health Applications and Interventions (CHAI) Core, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, USA.
  • Triglianos T; Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, USA.
  • Wheeler SB; The Connected Health Applications and Interventions (CHAI) Core, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, USA.
  • Valle CG; Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, USA.
  • Bryant AL; The Connected Health Applications and Interventions (CHAI) Core, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, USA.
Support Care Cancer ; 31(2): 136, 2023 Jan 26.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-2230971
ABSTRACT

PURPOSE:

To identify physical activity (PA) barriers and facilitators among Black and African American (Black/AA) cancer survivors that should be considered in future PA intervention development for this population.

METHODS:

A community advisory board (CAB) of Black/AA cancer survivors and patient advocates guided in-depth qualitative interviews (n = 19) that were completed via telephone using a semi-structured interview guide. Interviews were transcribed verbatim, and data were analyzed using directed content analysis to detail a report of PA barriers and facilitators during and after cancer treatment. The CAB reviewed and interpreted these barriers and facilitators to identify the final results.

RESULTS:

Survivors (n = 19) of nine different types of cancer completed interviews. PA barriers during cancer treatments included physical and psychological suffering. PA barriers after cancer treatments included social and environmental constraints (e.g., lack of access needed for PA, safety concerns, and competing priorities). PA facilitators both during and after cancer treatments included family support, faith, and support from other survivors. PA facilitators during treatment also included feeling better after doing PA, setting realistic and flexible goals, and gaining a sense of control of one's health by striving for PA goals.

CONCLUSIONS:

To increase PA among Black/AA cancer survivors, PA interventions are needed that address structural barriers, include the role of faith, leverage family support, highlight the psychological benefits of PA, and use goal setting.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Cancer Survivors / Neoplasms Type of study: Prognostic study / Qualitative research Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: Support Care Cancer Journal subject: Neoplasms / Health Services Year: 2023 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: S00520-023-07601-0

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Cancer Survivors / Neoplasms Type of study: Prognostic study / Qualitative research Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: Support Care Cancer Journal subject: Neoplasms / Health Services Year: 2023 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: S00520-023-07601-0