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Need for Health Behavior Interventions for Young Adult Cancer Survivors

Year: 2010

Type: article

Abstract: OBJECTIVES: To assess the relationship between modifiable health risks (eg, unhealthy diet) and interest in interventions in a sample of young adult cancer survivors (YACS). METHODS: Sixty YACS, aged 18 to 40, completed surveys. RESULTS: Few met recommendations for diet, exercise, or weight (ie, body mass index, BMI). Participants expressed interest in several health behavior programs, and there was a significant relationship between BMI and interest in weight loss. CONCLUSIONS: Findings suggest that YACS are interested in and may benefit from healthy lifestyle interventions.

Source: American Journal of Health Behavior

DOI: 10.5993/ajhb.34.1.9

Author: Carolyn Rabin

Institutions: Brown University, Miriam Hospital, Lifespan

Language: English

Topic: Cancer survivorship and care

Subfield: Oncology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

Funder: National Cancer Institute