Correspondence of physical activity and fruit/vegetable consumption among prostate cancer survivors and their spouses.
Correspondence of physical activity and fruit/vegetable consumption among prostate cancer survivors and their spouses.
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DOI:
10.1111/ecc.12316
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发表时间:
2015-11
影响因子:
2.1
通讯作者:
Olekson G
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作者:
Myers Virtue S;Manne SL;Kashy D;Heckman CJ;Zaider T;Kissane DW;Kim I;Lee D;Olekson G
A healthy diet and physical activity are recommended for prostate cancer survivors. Interdependence theory suggests that the spousal relationship influences those health behaviors and the degree of correspondence may be an indicator of this influence. This study evaluated the correspondence between prostate cancer survivors and spouses regarding physical activity and fruit/vegetable consumption. Baseline data from an ongoing randomized control trial was utilized. Men who had been treated for prostate cancer within the past year and their partners (N = 132 couples) completed self-report measures of physical activity, fruit/vegetable consumption, relationship satisfaction, and support for partner’s healthy diet and physical activity. Couples reported similar fruit/vegetable consumption and physical activity as indicated by high levels of correspondence. Greater fruit/vegetable correspondence was related to higher relationship satisfaction (F = 4.14, p = .018) and greater patient (F = 13.29, p <.001) and spouse-rated support (F = 7.2, p < .001). Greater physical activity correspondence was related to greater patient (F = 3.57, p = .028) and spouse-rated support (F = 4.59, p = .031). Prostate cancer survivors and spouses may influence each other’s diet and exercise behaviors. Couple-based interventions may promote healthy behaviors among this population.