Open AccessPredictors of adherence to an Iyengar yoga program in breast cancer survivors
Author(s) -
Amy E. Speed-Andrews,
Clare Stevinson,
Lisa J. Bélanger,
Judith Mirus,
Kerry S. Courneya
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
international journal of yoga/international journal of yoga
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2231-2714
pISSN - 0973-6131
DOI - 10.4103/0973-6131.91693
Subject(s) - psychosocial , breast cancer , attendance , context (archaeology) , medicine , cancer , univariate analysis , physical therapy , family medicine , psychology , multivariate analysis , psychiatry , economics , economic growth , paleontology , biology
Despite the known health benefits of physical activity, participation rates in cancer survivor groups remain low. Researchers have attempted to identify alternative modes of nontraditional physical activities that may increase participation and adherence rates. This study investigated the determinants of yoga in breast cancer survivors.