title: Correlates of leisure time physical activity compliance in colorectal cancer survivors.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Physical inactivity is a risk factor for cancer morbidity and mortality, but its influence in colorectal cancer (CRC) survivors is understudied. We investigated sociodemographic, physically limiting, and behavioral predictors influencing leisure time physical activity (LTPA) among CRC survivors.
  
  
  METHODS
  Pooled 1997-2010 National Health Interview Survey data (N=2378) were used to evaluate LTPA compliance in CRC survivors according to Healthy People 2010 recommendations. Univariate and multivariable logistic regression analyses were performed to identify predictors of LTPA compliance among CRC survivors. Independent variables included: age, gender, race/ethnicity, education, health insurance, body mass index (BMI), ≥2 chronic conditions limiting physical activity, time since cancer diagnosis, and poverty, marital, smoking and alcohol status.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Multivariable regression models reveal that Hispanics, non-Hispanic Blacks, those with ≥2 physically limiting chronic conditions, and current smokers were less likely to comply with LTPA recommendations. CRC survivors who were of "other" race, more than one race, those with some college degree or college degree, and current drinkers were more likely to comply.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Hispanics, non-Hispanic Blacks, those with >2 physically limiting chronic conditions and current smokers warrant additional efforts to encourage physical activity and to determine the impact of regular physical activity on CRC survivorship.
authors: Department of Public Health Sciences, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Clinical Research Building, Room 1074, 1140 NW 14th Street, 10th Floor (R-669), Miami, FL 33136, USA. Electronic address: apdandrea@med.miami.edu.
authors: Anthony P
authors: AP
authors: D'Andrea
authors: Department of Public Health Sciences, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Clinical Research Building, Room 1074, 1140 NW 14th Street, 10th Floor (R-669), Miami, FL 33136, USA. Electronic address: cfernandez5@med.miami.edu.
authors: Cristina A
authors: CA
authors: Fernandez
authors: Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Clinical Research Building, Suite 1041A (R-669), 1120 NW 14th Street, Miami, FL 33136, USA. Electronic address: STannenbaum@med.miami.edu.
authors: Stacey L
authors: SL
authors: Tannenbaum
authors: Department of Public Health Sciences, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Clinical Research Building, Room 1074, 1140 NW 14th Street, 10th Floor (R-669), Miami, FL 33136, USA. Electronic address: tclarke2@med.miami.edu.
authors: Tainya C
authors: TC
authors: Clarke
authors: Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, 1120 NW 14th Street, 15th Floor, C202, Miami, FL 33136, USA. Electronic address: lmcclure@med.miami.edu.
authors: Laura A
authors: LA
authors: McClure
authors: Department of Public Health Sciences, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, 1120 NW 14th Street, CRB Room 1067, Miami, FL 33136, USA. Electronic address: thedatadoctor@gmail.com.
authors: William G
authors: WG
authors: LeBlanc
authors: Department of Public Health Sciences, Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, P.0. Box 016069 (D-4-11), Miami, FL 33101, USA. Electronic address: dlee@med.miami.edu.
authors: David J
authors: DJ
authors: Lee
mesh_terms: D001741:Black or African American / Q000523:psychology / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D000704:Analysis of Variance; D002908:Chronic Disease; D015179:Colorectal Neoplasms / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D005260:Female; D015438:Health Behavior; D006306:Health Surveys; D006630:Hispanic or Latino / Q000523:psychology / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D006801:Humans; D007407:Interviews as Topic; D007899:Leisure Activities; D016015:Logistic Models; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009043:Motor Activity; D010349:Patient Compliance; D012307:Risk Factors; D012907:Smoking; D012923:Social Class; D017741:Survivors / Q000523:psychology* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data
keywords: Cancer survivor; Colorectal cancer; Physical activity