Ethnic differences in quality of life among early breast and prostate cancer survivors

2002 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 103-113 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carolyn Cook Gotay ◽  
Joan L. Holup ◽  
Ian Pagano
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Prostate Cancer ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Ethnic Differences ◽  
Prostate Cancer Survivors ◽  
Breast And Prostate Cancer

scholarly journals Characteristics of Participants and Nonparticipants in a Blended Internet-Based Physical Activity Trial for Breast and Prostate Cancer Survivors: Cross-sectional Study (Preprint)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hester J vd Wiel ◽  
Martijn M Stuiver ◽  
Anne M May ◽  
Susan van Grinsven ◽  
Marlou F A Benink ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Prostate Cancer ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Prostate Cancer Survivors ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Breast And Prostate Cancer

BACKGROUND As the number of cancer survivors is increasing, it is important to be able to offer exercise and physical activity (PA)–promoting interventions that are both effective and reasonably accessible. Internet-based interventions are typically less expensive and more accessible alternatives to on-site supervised interventions. Currently, little is known about the characteristics of nonparticipants in PA promotion trials in the cancer survivorship setting, both in general and specifically in trials using internet-supported interventions. OBJECTIVE This study aims to gain insight into the characteristics associated with nonparticipation in a blended internet-based supported intervention trial to promote PA. METHODS Breast and prostate cancer survivors, 3-36 months after primary curative treatment, were invited to participate in the PABLO trial; this trial compared an internet-based intervention to enhance PA levels, with or without additional support from a physical therapist, to usual care. Participants and nonparticipants were asked to complete a comprehensive questionnaire assessing sociodemographics, fatigue, and health-related quality of life. Baseline data for participants and nonparticipants were compared using the independent Student <i>t</i> test and chi-square test. RESULTS The inclusion rate in the trial was 11.03% (137/1242). Of the nonparticipants, 13.95% (154/1104) completed the questionnaire. Participants were more highly educated (<i>P</i>=.04), had a paid job less often (<i>P</i>=.03), and were on sick leave more often (<i>P</i>=.03). They reported less PA per week, both moderate (<i>P</i>=.03) and vigorous (<i>P</i>&lt;.01), before diagnosis and during leisure time (<i>P</i>&lt;.01, effect size [ES]=0.44). They reported a significantly lower stage of change (<i>P</i>≤.01), lower self-efficacy (<i>P</i>&lt;.01, ES=0.61), perceived barriers to PA (<i>P</i>&lt;.01, ES=0.54), and more general fatigue (<i>P</i>&lt;.01, ES=0.60). Participants reported lower health-related quality of life for most domains (ES ranging from 0.34 for mental health to 0.48 for social functioning). No significant differences were found for other sociodemographics, mood state, or attitudes toward or perceived social support for PA. CONCLUSIONS The participants who self-selected for trial participation reported lower PA levels before diagnosis and a stronger need for support compared with nonparticipants. The trial thus included those patients who might benefit the most from internet-based supportive PA interventions. CLINICALTRIAL Netherlands trial register NTR6911; https://www.trialregister.nl/trial/6733

scholarly journals Characteristics of Participants and Nonparticipants in a Blended Internet-Based Physical Activity Trial for Breast and Prostate Cancer Survivors: Cross-sectional Study

JMIR Cancer ◽  
10.2196/25464 ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. e25464
Author(s):  
Hester J vd Wiel ◽  
Martijn M Stuiver ◽  
Anne M May ◽  
Susan van Grinsven ◽  
Marlou F A Benink ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Prostate Cancer ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Prostate Cancer Survivors ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Breast And Prostate Cancer

Background As the number of cancer survivors is increasing, it is important to be able to offer exercise and physical activity (PA)–promoting interventions that are both effective and reasonably accessible. Internet-based interventions are typically less expensive and more accessible alternatives to on-site supervised interventions. Currently, little is known about the characteristics of nonparticipants in PA promotion trials in the cancer survivorship setting, both in general and specifically in trials using internet-supported interventions. Objective This study aims to gain insight into the characteristics associated with nonparticipation in a blended internet-based supported intervention trial to promote PA. Methods Breast and prostate cancer survivors, 3-36 months after primary curative treatment, were invited to participate in the PABLO trial; this trial compared an internet-based intervention to enhance PA levels, with or without additional support from a physical therapist, to usual care. Participants and nonparticipants were asked to complete a comprehensive questionnaire assessing sociodemographics, fatigue, and health-related quality of life. Baseline data for participants and nonparticipants were compared using the independent Student t test and chi-square test. Results The inclusion rate in the trial was 11.03% (137/1242). Of the nonparticipants, 13.95% (154/1104) completed the questionnaire. Participants were more highly educated (P=.04), had a paid job less often (P=.03), and were on sick leave more often (P=.03). They reported less PA per week, both moderate (P=.03) and vigorous (P<.01), before diagnosis and during leisure time (P<.01, effect size [ES]=0.44). They reported a significantly lower stage of change (P≤.01), lower self-efficacy (P<.01, ES=0.61), perceived barriers to PA (P<.01, ES=0.54), and more general fatigue (P<.01, ES=0.60). Participants reported lower health-related quality of life for most domains (ES ranging from 0.34 for mental health to 0.48 for social functioning). No significant differences were found for other sociodemographics, mood state, or attitudes toward or perceived social support for PA. Conclusions The participants who self-selected for trial participation reported lower PA levels before diagnosis and a stronger need for support compared with nonparticipants. The trial thus included those patients who might benefit the most from internet-based supportive PA interventions. Trial Registration Netherlands trial register NTR6911; https://www.trialregister.nl/trial/6733

Exploring health behaviors, quality of life, and support needs in African-American prostate cancer survivors: a pilot study to support future interventions

2019 ◽  
Vol 28 (7) ◽  
pp. 3135-3143 ◽  
Author(s):  
Melinda R. Stolley ◽  
Patricia Sheean ◽  
Lauren Matthews ◽  
Anjishnu Banerjee ◽  
Alexis Visotcky ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Prostate Cancer ◽  
African American ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Health Behaviors ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Support Needs ◽  
Prostate Cancer Survivors

scholarly journals A Cross-Sectional Comparison of Quality of Life Between Physically Active and Underactive Older Men With Prostate Cancer

2016 ◽  
Vol 24 (4) ◽  
pp. 642-648 ◽  
Author(s):  
Samara Boisen ◽  
Chris Krägeloh ◽  
Daniel Shepherd ◽  
Clare Ryan ◽  
Jonathan Masters ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Prostate Cancer ◽  
Side Effects ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Specific Antigen ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Older Men ◽  
Physically Active ◽  
Prostate Cancer Survivors

Men with prostate cancer experience many side effects and symptoms that may be improved by a physically active lifestyle. It was hypothesized that older men with prostate cancer who were physically active would report significantly higher levels of quality of life (QOL) as assessed by the WHOQOL-BREF and the WHOQOL-OLD. Of the 348 prostate cancer survivors who were invited to participate in the present postal survey, 137 men returned the questionnaires. Those who were physically active had significantly lower prostate specific antigen (PSA) scores and higher social participation than those insufficiently active. These findings offer some support for the benefits of physical activity (PA) within the prostate cancer population in managing the adverse side effects of their treatments on aspects of their QOL. Future research should more closely examine what types of PA best promote improvements in varying aspects of QOL and psychological well-being for prostate cancer survivors.

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