'I think it depends how it's done': a qualitative study of screening attendees' perspectives on receiving physical activity advice within UK NHS cancer screening programmes.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Cancer screening appointments are an opportunity to encourage positive behavioural changes. Up to 80% of cancer screening attendees are open to discussing physical activity during cancer screening, but some say this would deter them from future screening. This study aimed to gain an in-depth understanding of individuals' receptivity to physical activity advice at cancer screening.

Design

Interview-based qualitative study.

Setting and participants

The study was conducted from May 2017 to September 2018 in the UK. Participants were recruited using adverts on two university campuses, Facebook and a participant recruitment agency. To be eligible, participants had to have an upcoming cancer screening appointment within 2 weeks. There were 30 participants.

Pro

SUBMITTER: Murphy J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12645609 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature