Determinants of adherence to recommendations for cancer prevention among Lynch Syndrome mutation carriers: A qualitative exploration.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Lynch Syndrome (LS) mutation carriers are at high risk for various cancer types, particularly colorectal cancer. Adherence to lifestyle and body weight recommendations for cancer prevention may lower this risk. To promote adherence to these recommendations, knowledge on determinants of adherence in LS mutation carriers is needed. Therefore, this study aimed to identify determinants of adherence to lifestyle recommendations for cancer prevention in LS mutation carriers.

Methods

Five focus groups were conducted with DNA confirmed LS mutation carriers (n = 29). Transcripts were analyzed by thematic analysis, using the Health Belief Model (HBM) as a theoretical framework.

Results

Tolerance of an unhealthy lifestyle because of the desire to enjoy life and avoida

SUBMITTER: Visser A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5453435 | biostudies-literature | 2017

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature