Provider Discussion about Lifestyle by Cancer History: A Nationally Representative Survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Providers are uniquely positioned to encourage health-promoting behaviors, particularly among cancer survivors where patients develop trust in providers.

Methods

We utilized the National Health Interview Survey to identify adults who reported a visit to a provider in the prior year (44,385 individuals with no cancer history and 4,792 cancer survivors), and reported prevalence of provider discussions on weight loss, physical activity, diet, and smoking. We used generalized linear mixed models to examine predicted prevalence of provider lifestyle discussions by cancer history overall, and among those who do not meet body mass index (BMI), activity, or smoking guidelines.

Results

Among those with a BMI of 25-<60 kg/m², 9.2% of those with a cancer hi

SUBMITTER: Arem H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7867611 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature