Exercise interventions for self-perceived body image, self-esteem and self-efficacy in women diagnosed with breast cancer: a systematic review with meta-analysis and meta-regressions.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

To synthesise the effectiveness of exercise interventions on self-perceived body image, self-esteem and self-efficacy in women diagnosed with breast cancer who are undergoing or have completed primary adjuvant treatments.

Methods

A systematic review was conducted with meta-analysis and meta-regressions. Five electronic databases were searched from inception to June 2023, and hand searches were performed to explore the reference lists of similar systematic reviews. The established selection criteria were randomised clinical trials that evaluated any type of physical exercise intervention with self-perceived body image, self-esteem and self-efficacy as outcomes. No restrictions were imposed with respect to the control group. Main characteristics were extracted for each

SUBMITTER: Casuso-Holgado MJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11413083 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature