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- Title
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AMONG NAVAJO CANCER SURVIVORS: A QUALITATIVE STUDY.
- Authors
Bea, Jennifer W.; de Heer, Hendrik 'Dirk'; Valdez, Luis; Kinslow, Brian; Yazzie, Etta; Lee, Mark C.; Nez, Pearl; Dalgai, Shelby; Schwartz, Anna
- 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 treatmen side effects, limited access to programs, fear of "over doing it," and family/friends encouraging rest. Preferences for PA varied.
- Subjects
NAVAJO (North American people); CANCER patients; PHYSICAL activity; CONSENSUS (Social sciences); QUALITY of life; HEALTH
- Publication
American Indian & Alaska Native Mental Health Research: The Journal of the National Center, 2018, Vol 25, Issue 2, p54
- ISSN
0893-5394
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.5820/aian.2502.2018.54