Table 3 Most common behavioral, control, and normative beliefs of kidney cancer survivors in Alberta, Canada
Beliefs | n | % Survivors 1 | % Respondents 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
|  |  |  | (n = 482) |
Most Common Behavioral Beliefs | Â | Â | Â |
  Benefits (n = 419) |  |  |  |
  Lose weight | 207 | 31.8 | 49.4 |
  Improve fitness | 110 | 16.9 | 26.3 |
  Improve strength | 105 | 16.1 | 25.1 |
  Feel good/better about oneself | 100 | 15.4 | 23.9 |
  Improve energy levels | 95 | 14.6 | 22.7 |
  Improve health | 91 | 14.0 | 21.7 |
  Increase flexibility | 15 | 2.3 | 3.6 |
  Improve sleep quality | 14 | 2.2 | 3.3 |
  Lower blood pressure | 8 | 1.2 | 1.9 |
  Fun/Enjoyable (n = 334) |  |  |  |
  Exercise with other people | 197 | 30.3 | 47.0 |
  Exercise outdoors for fresh air/scenery | 41 | 6.3 | 9.8 |
  Do an activity that is fun/enjoyable | 28 | 4.3 | 6.7 |
  Do a variety of activities | 23 | 3.5 | 5.5 |
  Participate in team sports | 22 | 3.4 | 5.3 |
  Exercise to music | 22 | 3.4 | 5.3 |
  Exercise in good weather | 14 | 2.2 | 3.3 |
  Seeing results/benefit | 15 | 2.3 | 3.6 |
  Do an activity that is pain-free | 10 | 1.5 | 2.4 |
  Most Common Control Beliefs (Barriers) (n = 482) |  |  |  |
  Other medical/health problems | 115 | 17.7 | 23.9 |
  Lack of time | 104 | 16.0 | 21.6 |
  Pain/soreness | 98 | 15.1 | 20.3 |
  Fatigue/too tired | 94 | 14.4 | 19.5 |
  Other commitments | 90 | 13.8 | 18.7 |
  Long work hours | 77 | 11.8 | 16.0 |
  Poor weather conditions | 70 | 10.8 | 14.5 |
  Lack of motivation | 66 | 10.1 | 13.7 |
  Limited or no access to recreation facilities | 38 | 5.8 | 7.9 |
  Most Common Normative Beliefs (Support) (n = 409) |  |  |  |
  Family members | 275 | 42.2 | 67.2 |
  Spouse/partner | 230 | 35.3 | 56.2 |
  Friends | 145 | 22.3 | 35.5 |
  Recreation club/teammates | 20 | 3.1 | 4.9 |
  Coworkers | 16 | 2.5 | 3.9 |
  Medical team | 13 | 2.0 | 3.2 |
  Neighbors | 7 | 1.1 | 1.7 |
  Church group | 7 | 1.1 | 1.7 |