Open AccessInternet-based physical activity intervention for women with a family history of breast cancer.
Author(s) -
Sheri J. Hartman,
Shira Dunsiger,
Catherine R. Marinac,
Bess H. Marcus,
Rochelle K. Rosen,
Kim M. Gans
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
health psychology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.548
H-Index - 164
eISSN - 1930-7810
pISSN - 0278-6133
DOI - 10.1037/hea0000307
Subject(s) - breast cancer , worry , medicine , psychosocial , physical activity level , body mass index , family history , psychological intervention , physical therapy , cancer , physical activity , anxiety , psychiatry
Physical inactivity is a modifiable risk factor for breast cancer. Physical activity interventions that can be delivered through the Internet have the potential to increase participant reach. The efficacy of an Internet-based physical activity intervention was tested in a sample of women at an elevated risk for breast cancer.