Associations of leisure-time physical activity with quality of life in a large, population-based sample of colorectal cancer survivors
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01/09/2007
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Resumo |
Objective : To examine the associations between physical activity and quality of life for colorectal cancer survivors; and to describe the associations of medical and sociodemographic attributes with overall quality of life, and their moderating effects on the relationships between physical activity and quality of life. <br /><br />Methods : Telephone interviews were conducted with 1,996 colorectal cancer survivors recruited through the Queensland Cancer Registry. Data were collected on current quality of life; leisure-time physical activity pre- and post-diagnosis; cancer treatment and side-effects; and general sociodemographic attributes. Hierarchical generalized linear models identified variables significantly associated with quality of life. <br /><br />Results : After controlling for sociodemographic variables, disease-specific variables, treatment side-effects, and pre-diagnosis leisure-time physical activity, there were significant differences in quality of life scores by post-diagnosis physical activity category. Compared to participants who were inactive after their diagnosis, those who were sufficiently active had a 17.0% higher total quality of life score. Physical activity also had a significant independent positive association with the physical well-being, functional well-being, and additional concerns subscales of the FACT-C. <br /><br />Conclusions : Our findings demonstrate that quite modest changes in leisure-time physical activity are associated with quality of life. Colorectal cancer survivors may benefit from a more active lifestyle. |
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eng |
Publicador |
Springer |
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http://dro.deakin.edu.au/eserv/DU:30055865/cerin-associationof-2007.pdf http://doi.org/10.1007/s10552-007-9016-6 |
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2007, Springer |
Palavras-Chave | #colorectal cancer #physical activity #quality of life |
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Journal Article |