Abstract
Physical activity is associated with lower risks of cancer, the second leading cause of death among Americans. Yet, sedentary behavior is the prevailing lifestyle for about 80% of American adults. Additionally, cancer survivors remain significantly inactive, even though physical activity has been shown to decrease risk of cancer and cancer recurrence, improve tolerance of cancer therapy, and reduce mortality. This research explores the relative impact of personal agency, social support, and key demographic variables on physical-activity behavior for a national sample of adults as well as how these relationships differ for cancer survivors and their counterparts.
Sigma Membership
Non-member
Type
Dissertation
Format Type
Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
Other
Research Approach
Other
Keywords:
Physical Activity, Sedentary Behavior, Cancer, Intersectionality
Advisor
Elizabeth Capezuti
Second Advisor
Juan Battle
Third Advisor
Erica Chito-Child
Degree
PhD
Degree Grantor
The City University of New York
Degree Year
2023
Recommended Citation
Nwogugu, Stella O., "Sit less, move more: A national study of physical-activity behavior and cancer" (2023). Dissertations. 854.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/dissertations/854
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Review Type
None: Degree-based Submission
Acquisition
Proxy-submission
Date of Issue
2023-06-06
Full Text of Presentation
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Description
This dissertation has also been disseminated through the ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database. Dissertation/thesis number: 30248552; ProQuest document ID: 2778550141. The author still retains copyright.