Sleep Quality, Nutritional Habits, and Physical Activity in Pediatric Cancer Survivors: A Dyadic Analysis Approach.

ABSTRACT:

Background/objectives

Sleep disturbances are prevalent among pediatric cancer survivors (PCSs) and their caregivers, often leading to poorer dietary choices and reduced physical activity. Additionally, the sleep quality and health behaviors of parents and children can affect each other. This study examined bi-directional associations between PCSs and their parents' sleep quality and health-related behaviors.

Methods

127 parent-child dyads enrolled in a behavioral intervention for pediatric cancer survivors (Mage = 11.04; 53.2% female) and their families completed the Patient Sleep Quality Inventory (PSQI) and USDA Parent or Child Food and Activity Questionnaire (FAQ). Two actor-partner interdependence models, using multi-level modeling and adjusting for relevant confounds, e

SUBMITTER: Serpas DG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11767264 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature