Predictors of physical activity and quality of life in New Zealand prostate cancer survivors undergoing androgen-deprivation therapy

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aut.researcherKeogh, Justin William
dc.contributor.authorKeogh, JW
dc.contributor.authorShepherd, D
dc.contributor.authorKrägeloh, CU
dc.contributor.authorRyan, C
dc.contributor.authorMasters, J
dc.contributor.authorShepherd, G
dc.contributor.authorMacLeod, R
dc.date.accessioned2011-07-28T04:02:48Z
dc.date.available2011-07-28T04:02:48Z
dc.date.copyright2010-11-05
dc.date.issued2010-11-05
dc.description.abstractAims The aims of this study were to: quantify the levels and predictors of physical activity in prostate cancer survivors on androgen deprivation therapy (ADT); gain some insight into the effect of physical activity on the quality of life of prostate cancer survivors on ADT; and compare the quality of life of prostate cancer survivors on ADT with matched controls. Methods A sample of 84 prostate cancer survivors on ADT were recruited from a register held by the Auckland District Health Board. Participants were mailed a collection of self-report surveys probing quality of life, physical activity and determinants of physical activity. Result Less than half the prostate cancer sample were categorised as physically active, and there was no relationship between physical activity and age, PSA levels, or time on ADT. Compared to a matched control group the sample had lower scores for global quality of life, as well as on the physical and environmental quality of life domains. Results also showed that those prostate cancer survivors classified as active had higher levels of quality of life on average than those classified as insufficiently active. Attitude towards physical activity was the dominant predictor of the intention to be physically active, while perceived behavioural control was the dominant predictor of actual behaviour. Conclusions Our findings describe a positive relationship between physical activity and quality of life in men with prostate cancer currently undergoing ADT. However, only half the sample was physically active, indicating that physical activity interventions aimed at prostate cancer survivors are of utility. Our data suggests targeting both attitudes and factors related to the ability to perform physical activity will be fruitful approaches.
dc.identifier.citationN Z Med J, vol.123(1325), pp.20 - 29
dc.identifier.issn1175-8716
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/10292/1529
dc.languageeng
dc.publisherNew Zealand Medical Association (NZMA)
dc.relation.urihttp://journal.nzma.org.nz/journal/123-1325/4430/
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dc.subjectActivities of daily living
dc.subjectAged
dc.subjectAndrogen antagonists
dc.subjectAntineoplastic agents, Hormonal
dc.subjectCross-sectional studies
dc.subjectDisease-free survival
dc.subjectFollow-up studies
dc.subjectHumans
dc.subjectMale
dc.subjectMotor activity
dc.subjectNew Zealand
dc.subjectProstatic neoplasms
dc.subjectQuality of life
dc.subjectQuestionnaires
dc.subjectSurvival rate
dc.subjectTreatment outcome
dc.titlePredictors of physical activity and quality of life in New Zealand prostate cancer survivors undergoing androgen-deprivation therapy
dc.typeJournal Article
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pubs.organisational-data/AUT/Health & Environmental Science
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