Journal article
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AMONG NAVAJO CANCER SURVIVORS: A QUALITATIVE STUDY
American Indian and Alaska native mental health research, v 25(2), pp 54-73
01 Jan 2018
PMID: 29889948
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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.
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- Title
- PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AMONG NAVAJO CANCER SURVIVORS: A QUALITATIVE STUDY
- Creators
- Jennifer W. Bea - University of ArizonaHendrik 'Dirk' de Heer - No Arizona Univ, Dept Hlth Sci, Flagstaff, AZ USALuis Valdez - University of ArizonaBrian Kinslow - Evolve Flagstaff, Flagstaff, AZ USAEtta Yazzie - University of ArizonaMark C. Lee - University of ArizonaPearl Nez - No Arizona Univ, Coll Hlth & Human Serv, Flagstaff, AZ USAShelby Dalgai - No Arizona Univ, Coll Hlth & Human Serv, Dept Biol Sci, Flagstaff, AZ USAAnna Schwartz - No Arizona Univ, Coll Hlth & Human Serv, Sch Nursing, Flagstaff, AZ USA
- Publication Details
- American Indian and Alaska native mental health research, v 25(2), pp 54-73
- Publisher
- Univ Press Colorado
- Number of pages
- 20
- Grant note
- University of Arizona Faculty Seed Grant Arizona Oncology Associates NIGMS1R25GM102788-01 / Northern Arizona University BRIDGES to Baccalaureate Navajo Nation Human Research Review Board (NNHRRB) Navajo Nation Historic Preservation Department Chapter House U54CA143924; U54CA143925; P30CA023074 / National Cancer Institute; United States Department of Health & Human Services; National Institutes of Health (NIH) - USA; NIH National Cancer Institute (NCI) HHMI 52006942 / University of Arizona Undergraduate Biology Research Program
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Community Health and Prevention
- Web of Science ID
- WOS:000435364000003
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-85048669492
- Other Identifier
- 991021895813404721
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- Domestic collaboration
- Web of Science research areas
- Psychology, Clinical