A Study on Breast Cancer Patients’ Commitment to a Plan for Exercise based on Health Beliefs
10.7739/jkafn.2020.27.1.64
- Author:
Hyoung Sook PARK
1
;
Yun Seo JUNG
;
Young Mi KIM
;
Jae Hyun HWANG
Author Information
1. Professor, College of Nursing, Pusan National University, Yangsan, Korea
- Publication Type:Original Article
- From:Journal of Korean Academy of Fundamental Nursing
2020;27(1):64-72
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
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Abstract:
Purpose:The purpose of this study was to identify the factors relating to commitment to a plan for exercise in the breast cancer patient following a mastectomy and to examine the relationship between these factors.
Methods:This study was a correlational research and the participants were 152 patients with breast cancer. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire from June to October, 2015.
Results:The final regression model showed that income, experience of exercise and current exercise were significant predictors related to commitment to a plan for exercise in patients with breast cancer and explained for 65.9% of the variance in commitment to a plan for exercise.
Conclusion:The findings indicate that patients in breast cancer-oriented intervention programs have an enhancing experience of exercise. Current exercise should be provided for patients with breast cancer in order to promote health and quality of life.
