Table 6 Most Common Behavioral, Control, and Normative Beliefs of Endometrial Cancer Survivors Concerning Regular Exercise (N = 354).
| Â | n | % survivors1 | % respondents2 |
|---|---|---|---|
Most Common Behavioral Beliefs (Advantages) | Â | Â | Â |
Lose weight | 127 | 35.9 | 45.8 |
Feel better about self | 99 | 28.0 | 35.7 |
Keep in shape | 92 | 26.0 | 33.2 |
Improves strength/tones muscles | 62 | 17.5 | 22.4 |
Improve cardiovascular health | 51 | 14.4 | 18.4 |
Improves mental health | 41 | 11.6 | 14.8 |
Improves flexibility | 17 | 4.8 | 6.1 |
Improves breathing | 16 | 4.5 | 5.8 |
Aids in recovery from injuries | 10 | 2.8 | 3.6 |
Most Common Control Beliefs (Barriers) | Â | Â | Â |
Poor health | 56 | 15.8 | 25.9 |
Lack of time | 52 | 14.7 | 24.1 |
Poor weather conditions | 47 | 13.3 | 21.8 |
Injury | 39 | 11.0 | 18.1 |
Fatigue/lack of energy | 24 | 6.8 | 11.1 |
Lack of access to facilities | 23 | 6.5 | 10.6 |
Lack of motivation | 17 | 4.8 | 7.9 |
Frequent disruptions to schedule | 12 | 3.4 | 5.6 |
Family demands | 11 | 3.1 | 5.1 |
Most Common Normative Beliefs (Approve) | Â | Â | Â |
Doctor | 152 | 42.9 | 52.1 |
Spouse | 132 | 37.3 | 45.2 |
Family | 111 | 31.4 | 38.0 |
Children | 110 | 31.1 | 37.7 |
Friends | 79 | 22.3 | 27.1 |
Everyone | 44 | 12.4 | 15.1 |