Increasing physical activity levels following treatment for cervical cancer: an intervention mapping approach.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

The purpose of this study was to utilise the intervention mapping (IM) protocol as a framework with which to develop an intervention underpinned by relevant behaviour change theory to promote physical activity (PA) following treatment for cervical cancer.

Methods

The six steps of the IM protocol were followed. A qualitative semi-structured interview study and a rapid review of the literature were conducted along with the development of a logic model of the problem and a logic model of change to inform intervention development.

Results

An intervention was developed which aims to increase PA levels following treatment for cervical cancer, tailored to address key findings from the IM needs assessment. These include embedding behavioural and social strategies that

SUBMITTER: Millet N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8153850 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature