Internet-based physical activity intervention for women with a family history of breast cancer.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Physical inactivity is a modifiable risk factor for breast cancer. Physical activity interventions that can be delivered through the Internet have the potential to increase participant reach. The efficacy of an Internet-based physical activity intervention was tested in a sample of women at an elevated risk for breast cancer.

Method

A total of 55 women with at least 1 first-degree relative with breast cancer (but no personal history of breast cancer) were randomized to a 3-month theoretically grounded Internet-based physical activity intervention or an active control arm. Minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity, psychosocial mediators of physical activity adoption and maintenance, as well as worry and perceived risk of developing breast cancer were assess

SUBMITTER: Hartman SJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4681398 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature