Associations between Health Behaviors and Health-Related Quality of Life among Breast Cancer Survivors

Kim, Soo Hyun; Yun, Young Ho

doi:10.5388/aon.2012.12.1.12

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“…Previous studies have shown that physical activity is effective not only in reducing psychological stress such as anxiety and depression [21], but also in preventing cancer, secondary cancer, and recurrence, and in increasing survival rates [22]. Notably, physical activity is the representative non-pharmacological method of managing stress and depression in cancer survivors, which is safe and practical and has a relatively low cost, and has been the recommended method [23]. Physical activity is generally known to increase the firing of serotonin neurons, facilitating the release and synthesis of serotonin to improve mood and reduce depressive symptoms [24].…”

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“…A low level of serotonin is associated not only with depression but also with chronic pain, and the implications of such complex mechanisms can partially account for the results of this study, where the levels of stress and depression in cancer survivors were lower in those performing walking or muscle-strengthening exercise. A previous study showed that a shared finding is that depressive symptoms could be reduced by up to 50% or higher through exercise and physical activity, based on which it is recommended that an intervention of exercise be given to cancer patients as soon after cancer diagnosis as possible to lower depressive symptoms [23]. Further studies should also be conducted regarding numerous factors associated with exercise so as to effectively reduce rates of depression.…”

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The Relationship between Self-Perceived Health and Physical Activity in the Mental Health of Korean Cancer Survivors

2023

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The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between self-perceived health and physical activity on the mental health of cancer survivors using the 2014, 2016, 2018, 2020 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) data. The study included 378 participants aged 19 years or older who had been diagnosed with cancer, selected from the participants of the 2014, 2016, 2018, 2020 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. Our questions included self-perceived health status, physical activity (aerobic exercise, muscle strengthening exercise, walking and sedentary time), and mental health (depression, stress). The statistical analysis was performed using SAS 9.4 (SAS Institute Inc, Cary, NC, USA), and a complex sample analysis was performed using weights according to the KNHANES raw data usage guidelines from the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The results of the data analyses showed that cancer survivors with self-perceived good health showed eight times lower levels of stress and five times lower levels of depression. In addition, the stress of cancer survivors with self-perceived good health was measured as about two times lower during the walking exercise. The depression index was measured as lower in the case of the walking exercise than in the case of the non-walking exercise. In conclusion, to manage depression and stress in cancer survivors, it is recommended to regularly monitor their subjective health condition, encourage positive evaluations of their health, and suggest continued participation in activities such as walking.

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The Relationship between Self-Perceived Health and Physical Activity in the Mental Health of Korean Cancer Survivors

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“…[ 22 ] However, a previous study reported that only 35.1% of breast cancer survivors performed the recommended amount of physical activity. [ 24 ] A recent study on preoperative older cancer patients reported that no physical complaints, information that was easy to understand, low-cost programs, and personal preference facilitated the performance of physical exercise. [ 25 ] However, it should be noted that older adults are more vulnerable to decline, particularly in physical functions, during and after cancer treatments.…”

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Correlates of Frailty in Community-Dwelling Older Adults with Cancer: 2017 Survey of Living Condition of Elderly Study in South Korea

Kang

2021

Asia-Pacific Journal of Oncology Nursing

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Objective: Frailty is prevalent among community-dwelling older adults with cancer and is associated with increased mortality and complications of treatments. However, evidence on the multiple factors influencing frailty in this population is scarce. This paper aimed to identify the demographic, sociobehavioral, and health status-related correlates of frailty in community-dwelling older adults with cancer. Methods: This was a descriptive cross-sectional study using data from the fourth wave of the Living Condition of Elderly Study in South Korea conducted in 2017. Among the 10,299 individuals aged ≥65 years who participated in the survey, data of 391 individuals with cancer were analyzed. Frailty status (robust, prefrailty, and frailty) was assessed using the Korean version of the 5-item: Fatigue, Resistance, Ambulation, Illnesses, and Loss of weight scale. We performed descriptive statistical analysis to report summary measures, and bivariate ( t -test, Chi-squared test, and analysis of variance) and multivariate regression analyses. Results: Frailty and prefrailty were prevalent in 24.8% and 50.6% of the participants, respectively. The strongest correlate of frailty was a greater level of depression, followed by low levels of physical activity, dependency in instrumental activities of daily living, a greater number of comorbidities, an advanced age, a lower household income, and a widowed marital status. Conclusions: Community-dwelling older adults who had cancer and depression had the highest risk of frailty. Given the adverse impact of frailty on health outcomes in this population, health-care providers need to provide interventions incorporating the management of depression, physical activity, and comorbidities to prevent or manage frailty.

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“…Notably, CCS, who are more prone to developing chronic diseases and secondary cancer in the future, are known to be less or equally likely to be involved in unhealthy behaviors, compared with their healthy siblings (Chan et al, 2020). Health behaviors are also known to be an important factor affecting HRQOL in other populations, including elderly people with hypertension, breast cancer survivors, and general cancer survivors (Kim & Yun, 2012; Koh et al, 2019; Konjevoda et al, 2019; Li, Yu, et al, 2018). A few studies have examined the relationship between health behavior and HRQOL among CCS (Chan et al, 2020; Howell et al, 2018); however, to date, no such studies have been performed in Korea.…”

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Factors influencing quality of life among childhood cancer survivors in Korea: A quantile regression approach

Hong

Kim

Min

2021

Research in Nursing & Health

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Cancer treatment in childhood may negatively affect survivors' quality of life. In this study, we aimed to determine the contributing factors for health‐related quality of life (HRQOL) in survivors of childhood cancer in Korea using quantile regression analysis. This study was a secondary analysis. Data were collected from 130 childhood cancer survivors (CCS) from November 2018 to July 2019. Participants completed the Memorial Symptom Assessment Scale, Depression Anxiety Stress Scale, Health‐Promoting Lifestyle Profile‐II, and 36‐Item Short Form Health Survey (physical component summary [PCS] and mental component summary [MCS]). Quantile and multiple linear regressions were used to analyze the factors contributing to HRQOL. The quantile and linear regression models revealed different results on the contributing factors to HRQOL in CCS. Mean PCS and MCS scores were 78.55 (SD = 15.08) and 64.02 (SD = 18.00), respectively. Symptoms (e.g., difficulty concentrating, worrying, pain, and lack of energy), physical activity, spiritual growth, interpersonal relationships, stress management, depression, and anxiety were significant influencing factors in some PCS quantiles, while symptoms, spiritual growth, interpersonal relationships, depression, and stress were significant influencing factors in some MCS quantiles. The findings of this study showed specific contributing factors in CCS with different levels of HRQOL. There is a need for targeted interventions related to risk reduction and stratification for CCS with different HRQOL levels. Symptom management strategies, early detection programs for CCS with psychological distress, and clinical and counseling interventions for CCS with poor HRQOL need to be developed.

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Associations between Health Behaviors and Health-Related Quality of Life among Breast Cancer Survivors

Cited by 5 publications

References 25 publications

The Relationship between Self-Perceived Health and Physical Activity in the Mental Health of Korean Cancer Survivors

The Relationship between Self-Perceived Health and Physical Activity in the Mental Health of Korean Cancer Survivors

Correlates of Frailty in Community-Dwelling Older Adults with Cancer: 2017 Survey of Living Condition of Elderly Study in South Korea

Factors influencing quality of life among childhood cancer survivors in Korea: A quantile regression approach

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