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Published in: Breast Cancer 1/2013

01-01-2013 | Original Article

Self-efficacy mediates the relationship between behavioral processes of change and physical activity in older breast cancer survivors

Authors: Paul D. Loprinzi, Bradley J. Cardinal

Published in: Breast Cancer | Issue 1/2013

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Abstract

Background

The degree to which breast cancer survivors use behavioral processes of change has not been investigated. Additionally, the relationship between behavioral processes and other theory-based mediators of adult physical activity behavior has not been extensively studied among breast cancer survivors. The objectives of this study were to: (1) determine the extent to which breast cancer survivors use behavioral processes associated with physical activity behavior change, and (2) examine the inter-relationships between behavioral processes, self-efficacy, and physical activity behavior among breast cancer survivors.

Methods

Sixty-nine breast cancer survivors completed surveys examining behavioral processes and exercise-specific self-efficacy. Six months later they completed a self-report physical activity questionnaire.

Results

Findings showed the majority of breast cancer survivors did not use approximately half of the behavioral processes on a regular basis, and self-efficacy completely mediated the relationship between behavioral processes and physical activity.

Conclusion

Health care professionals may help enhance self-efficacy and ultimately increase physical activity behavior in breast cancer survivors by teaching behavior skills such as enlisting social support.
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Metadata
Title
Self-efficacy mediates the relationship between behavioral processes of change and physical activity in older breast cancer survivors
Authors
Paul D. Loprinzi
Bradley J. Cardinal
Publication date
01-01-2013
Publisher
Springer Japan
Published in
Breast Cancer / Issue 1/2013
Print ISSN: 1340-6868
Electronic ISSN: 1880-4233
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12282-011-0298-x

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