Diverse strategies are needed to support physical activity engagement in women who have had breast cancer.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Physical activity can improve health in people living with and beyond breast cancer; however, how to best support physical activity participation in this population is unclear. This qualitative study sought to identify important physical activity program components for breast cancer.

Methods

Women with previous breast cancer (n = 11) and allied health professionals (n = 7) participated in one-on-one semi-structured interviews (n = 15) or focus groups (n = 1). Qualitative data were analyzed using reflexive thematic analysis methods.

Results

Four main themes were generated including (1) the need for physical activity programs; (2) person-centered programs; (3) flexible physical activity programs; and (4) systems factors. These reflected the health and non-health

SUBMITTER: Inam F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10590305 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature