Perceived autonomy support from healthcare professionals and physical activity among breast cancer survivors: A propensity score analysis.

ABSTRACT: The majority of women treated for breast cancer are physically inactive although physical activity (PA) could attenuate many adverse effects of cancer and treatment. Autonomy support from healthcare professionals may improve PA initiation, adherence and maintenance. This study aimed to determine, using a causal inference approach, whether or not perceived autonomy support (PAS) from healthcare professionals is associated with light, moderate, and vigorous intensity PA among women treated for breast cancer. Data were drawn from the longitudinal study "Life After Breast Cancer: Moving On" (n = 199). PAS was measured with the Health Care Climate Questionnaire and PA was assessed using GT3X triaxial accelerometers. Associations between PAS and PA were estimated with linear regressions and adju

SUBMITTER: Plante A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10745153 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature