Weight management barriers and facilitators after breast cancer in Australian women: a national survey.

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women worldwide. Weight gain after breast cancer is associated with poorer health outcomes. The aim of this study was to describe how Australian breast cancer survivors are currently managing their weight. METHODS:Online cross-sectional survey open to any woman living in Australia who self-identified as having breast cancer, between November 2017 and January 2018. RESULTS:We received 309 responses. Most respondents described their diet as good/excellent and reported moderate-high levels of weight self-efficacy. Despite this, the proportion of overweight/obesity increased from 47% at time of diagnosis to 67% at time of survey. More than three quarters of respondents did not receive any advice on weight gain prevention at the time of diag

SUBMITTER: Ee C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7336491 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature