"Moving Forward": Older Adult Motivations for Group-Based Physical Activity After Cancer Treatment.
Background: Engagement in physical activity (PA) post-treatment can improve health outcomes and quality of life among cancer survivors. The purpose of this study is to explore United States (US) older adult cancer survivors' (OACS) reasons for engaging in group-based PA classes, to identify themes s...
| Publicado en: | International Journal of Behavioral Medicine Vol. 29; no. 3; pp. 286 - 299 |
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Springer Nature
Jun2022
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