Barriers and enablers to participation in physical activity among women diagnosed with ovarian cancer.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Ovarian cancer is the leading cause of death among gynecological cancers, with low survival rates and a high disease burden. Despite the known benefits, most women reduce their participation in physical activity following diagnosis. Little is known about ovarian cancer survivors' experiences of physical activity. The primary aim of this study was to explore the barriers and enablers to participation in physical activity among women diagnosed with ovarian cancer.

Methods

A qualitative descriptive study design was conducted via semi-structured interviews with nine women diagnosed with ovarian cancer (stages I-IV; 40-77 years). The interviews took place at the participant's home via telephone or online video conferencing software Coviu©. An inductive thematic approach w

SUBMITTER: Toohey K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10175906 | biostudies-literature | 2023 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature