Recall, perceptions and determinants of receiving physical activity advice amongst cancer survivors: a mixed-methods survey.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

This study explored cancer survivors' views and experiences of receiving physical activity advice post-diagnosis. We also determined the influence of sociodemographic characteristics on the recall of physical activity advice and whether receiving advice was associated with meeting physical activity guidelines.

Methods

An anonymised, mixed-methods, 27-item survey was distributed to cancer survivors via online cancer communities in the UK.

Results

Of the 242 respondents, 52% recalled receiving physical activity advice. Of those who recalled receiving advice, only 30% received guidance on type of physical activity and 14% were referred to another source of information or exercise specialist. Advice was most often given after treatment cessation, with only 19% of

SUBMITTER: Orange ST 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8464579 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature