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- Title
Health Behaviors of Childhood Cancer Survivors: What We’ve Learned.
- Authors
Ford, Jennifer S.; Ostroff, Jamie S.
- Abstract
There has been a dramatic increase in the number of childhood cancer survivors due to improved cancer treatments. However, these survivors are at risk for numerous late-effects as a result of their cancer therapy. Engaging in health-protective behaviors and limiting risky health behaviors are vitally important for survivors given their increased risks and physical late-effects. For this paper, we systematically reviewed the literature on childhood cancer survivors’ health behaviors by searching for published data and conference proceedings using computerized databases and references, and summarized these results. We examined the literature describing the prevalence of a variety of health behaviors among survivors, identifying significant covariates, and describing health behavior interventions. Finally, we provided research recommendations and discussed an ongoing study designed to address some of the limitations in the existing literature. The research to date is limited and recommendations for future studies are outlined.
- Subjects
CHILDHOOD cancer; HEALTH behavior in children; TUMORS in children; TOBACCO use; ALCOHOLISM; PHYSIOLOGICAL effects of ultraviolet radiation; CANCER treatment
- Publication
Journal of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings, 2006, Vol 13, Issue 2, p144
- ISSN
1068-9583
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1007/s10880-006-9014-y