Living together-does it help or hinder the pursuit of a healthful diet, physical activity, and weight loss among cancer survivors and their chosen partners?

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Parental or spousal cohabitating relationships are often targeted in behavioral interventions, but the contribution of cohabitation is poorly understood. This study explored whether cohabitation status moderated the impact of social cognitive theory constructs on adiposity, diet, and exercise in a dyadic, web-based weight loss intervention among cancer survivors and their chosen partners.

Methods

The 24-week weight loss intervention was conducted among 56 dyads, comprised of a cancer survivor and their chosen partner (n = 112). Baseline and 6-month data on social cognitive theory constructs (self-efficacy, social support, and perceived barriers), and study outcomes of adiposity (weight and waist circumference), diet (calories and diet quality), and moderate-to-vigoro

SUBMITTER: Kaur H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11450071 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature