Health behaviour models and patient preferences regarding nutrition and physical activity after breast or prostate cancer diagnosis

• DOI: 10.1111/ecc.12190
• Publication Date: 2014-03-04T03:41:11Z
• Authors: H.J. Green; G. Steinnagel; C. Morris; E.-L. Laakso
• Keywords: Transtheoretical model; Concordance

This study aimed to improve understanding of prostate and breast cancer survivors' physical activity nutrition the association these behaviours with two models. The first model, Commonsense Self-Regulation Model (CSM), addresses cognitive emotional perceptions illness whereas Transtheoretical (TTM) focuses on stage readiness engage in a behaviour. Participants who had been diagnosed either (n = 145) or 92) completed measures demographic health information, representations, change, self-efficacy preferences regarding behaviour interventions. Health past seven days were measured via International Physical Activity Questionnaire concordance national dietary guidelines. As hypothesised, TTM variables (stage change self-efficacy) demonstrated independent associations regression analyses. CSM not independently associated absolute levels but both self-reported changes following diagnosis. Many participants reported high interest receiving lifestyle interventions, particularly soon after Results supported application models for strengthening intentions actions survivors.