Abstract
Physical activity (PA) may improve quality of life and survival among cancer survivors; however, little is known about Navajo cancer survivor PA. We evaluated Navajo cancer survivor PA habits, barriers, and preferences through focus groups and interviews (n = 32). Transcripts were coded in NVivo and major themes summarized by consensus. Survivor exercise guidelines were largely unknown, but movement, resilience and life balance were valued. Most participants reported at ≥1 mode of current PA (n = 24; 71% walking, 46% work/homesteading). Barriers to PA included treatment side effects, limited access to programs, fear of "over doing it," and family/friends encouraging rest. Preferences for PA varied.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 54-73 |
| Number of pages | 20 |
| Journal | American Indian and Alaska Native Mental Health Research |
| Volume | 25 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Jan 1 2018 |
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Physical activity among Navajo cancer survivors : A qualitative study. / Bea, Jennifer W.; de Heer, Hendrik; Valdez, Luis; Kinslow, Brian; Yazzie, Etta; Lee, Mark C.; Nez, Pearl; Dalgai, Shelby; Schwartz, Anna.
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AU - Bea, Jennifer W.
AU - de Heer, Hendrik
AU - Valdez, Luis
AU - Kinslow, Brian
AU - Yazzie, Etta
AU - Lee, Mark C.
AU - Nez, Pearl
AU - Dalgai, Shelby
AU - Schwartz, Anna
PY - 2018/1/1
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AB - Physical activity (PA) may improve quality of life and survival among cancer survivors; however, little is known about Navajo cancer survivor PA. We evaluated Navajo cancer survivor PA habits, barriers, and preferences through focus groups and interviews (n = 32). Transcripts were coded in NVivo and major themes summarized by consensus. Survivor exercise guidelines were largely unknown, but movement, resilience and life balance were valued. Most participants reported at ≥1 mode of current PA (n = 24; 71% walking, 46% work/homesteading). Barriers to PA included treatment side effects, limited access to programs, fear of "over doing it," and family/friends encouraging rest. Preferences for PA varied.
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