To examine perceptions and determinants of physical activity during the COVID-19 pandemic among cancer survivors.
This purpose of this study is to examine perceptions and determinants of physical activity
during the COVID-19 pandemic in cancer survivors. To test our aim, we will recruit up to 1000
adults diagnosed with cancer within the last five years and ask them to complete an online
questionnaire battery assessing their self-reported physical activity habits, psychosocial
outcomes (e.g., depression, anxiety, self-efficacy, social support), and perceptions of
physical activity engagement during the pandemic. A subsample of participants (n=50) will
also be invited to participate in an interview to gain further insights into cancer
survivors' physical activity experiences during COVID-19. Analysis of covariance (ANCOVA)
will be used to analyze the quantitative survey data, and thematic analysis will be used to
analyze the qualitative interview data.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Adult with a history of cancer (except non-invasive skin cancer)
- Diagnosed at age 19 or older
- Diagnosed within 5 years of study enrollment
- Access to a computer, tablet, or smartphone with the Internet
- English reading
Exclusion Criteria:
- Unable to read in English
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha, Nebraska, United States
Diane K Ehlers, PhD, Principal Investigator
University of Nebraska