title: The physical activity preferences of gynecologic cancer survivors.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To identify physical activity (PA) preferences of gynecologic cancer survivors (GCSs) and to understand the reasons for them.
  
  
  METHODS
  Population-based, cross-sectional mailed survey and semistructured interviews with a subsample.
  
  
  METHODS
  Nova Scotia, Canada.
  
  
  METHODS
  239 GCSs completed the survey, and 16 participated in an interview.
  
  
  METHODS
  GCSs identified from a provincial cancer registry completed a questionnaire assessing PA preferences. Survey respondents were asked to participate in a substudy exploring PA preferences through a semistructured interview.
  
  
  METHODS
  Self-reported PA and PA preferences.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Analyses indicated that participants were interested in a PA program. Interviews highlighted that PA counseling was highly desired and should include discussions about the benefits and appropriate amounts of PA, as well as available opportunities for PA.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  GCSs have preferences regarding characteristics of PA discussions and programs.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Oncology nurses are integral to the promotion of PA in GCSs. Providing oncology nurses with training opportunities to learn about PA for cancer survivors is an important consideration for cancer centers in ensuring a satisfactory experience for cancer survivors.
authors.affiliation: Cancer Care Ontario in Toronto.
authors.forename: Ashley
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Tyrrell
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatrics, Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
authors.forename: Melanie
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Keats
authors.affiliation: Canada Research Chair, Ottawa, Ontario.
authors.forename: Chris
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Blanchard
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D003376:Counseling; D015444:Exercise / Q000523:psychology; D005260:Female; D005833:Genital Neoplasms, Female / Q000451:nursing / Q000523:psychology*; D006293:Health Promotion; D006306:Health Surveys; D006801:Humans; D007407:Interviews as Topic; D008875:Middle Aged; D009043:Motor Activity; D009674:Nova Scotia; D057240:Patient Preference; D013177:Sports / Q000523:psychology; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D017741:Survivors / Q000523:psychology*; D013997:Time Factors; D015013:Yoga / Q000523:psychology; D055815:Young Adult
keywords: exercise; gynecologic malignancies; quality of life; survivorship