The Role of Lifestyle Factors in Ovarian Cancer Prognosis

Abstract

The primary aims of this study were to evaluate associations between ovarian cancer recurrence and physical activity, healthy diet, vitamin D exposure, smoking, and alcohol intake, and to estimate prevalence of participation in these lifestyle behaviors among ovarian cancer survivors. Recruitment was completed in February 2018, second interviews in June 2018, and medical chart review for outcomes in August 2018. An analysis of the prevalence of meeting physical activity recommendations and determinants of physical activity participation has been completed. We observed that 42 percent of survivors met physical activity guidelines of participating in 150 minutes/week of moderate activity. Most of the activity was from the housework domain. Among those who met guidelines, recreational activity was also important. The strongest determinant of meeting guidelines was being employed. Preliminary analyses between these lifestyle behaviors in relation to quality of life have commenced.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 2018
Accession Number
AD1095168

Entities

People

  • Anita Koushik
  • Julie Lacaille

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Biomedical Research
  • Body Weight
  • Cancer
  • Computers
  • Department Of Defense
  • Education
  • Health Services
  • Hospitals
  • Medical Personnel
  • Neoplasms
  • Ovarian Cancer
  • Personnel Management
  • Physical Activity
  • Professional Development
  • Quality Of Life
  • Statistical Analysis
  • Vitamin D

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

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