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Factors associated with exercise preferences, barriers and facilitators of prostate cancer survivors
Author(s) -
Weller Sarah,
Oliffe John L.,
Campbell Kristin L.
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
european journal of cancer care
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.849
H-Index - 67
eISSN - 1365-2354
pISSN - 0961-5423
DOI - 10.1111/ecc.13135
Subject(s) - medicine , prostate cancer , aerobic exercise , flexibility (engineering) , physical therapy , resistance training , physical activity , cancer , resistance (ecology) , ecology , statistics , mathematics , biology
Objective The purpose of this study was to understand the exercise levels, preferences and interests of prostate cancer survivors in Canada. Methods An electronic survey was administered via a prostate cancer‐specific website and assessed self‐reported exercise levels, exercise preferences and interests, exercise barriers and facilitators to exercise. Results Based on 103 participants, the majority (75.7%) of prostate cancer survivors did not meet both aerobic and resistance exercise guidelines, despite an interest in exercise. Strongest exercise preferences were shown for resistance exercise, walking, flexibility and bicycling and for performing exercise from a community‐based gym or from home. Significant differences in exercise interests and facilitators were found between individuals who were meeting exercise guidelines compared to those who were not. Conclusion The majority of Canadian prostate cancer survivors are insufficiently active. Exercise preferences and facilitators appear to be influenced by current exercise levels. Resistance and aerobic exercise should be considered when programming exercise for prostate cancer survivors.