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  Participation in Sports by Long-Term Survivors of Childhood Cancer
 
 
Title: Participation in Sports by Long-Term Survivors of Childhood Cancer
Author: Elkin, T. David
Tyc, Vidu L.
Hudson, Melissa
Crom, Deborah
Appeared in: Journal of psychosocial oncology
Paging: Volume 16 (1998) nr. 1 pages 63-73
Year: 1998-08-13
Contents: The authors surveyed 251 adolescents aged 12 to IS years who were long-term survivors of childhood cancer. The purpose of the study was twofold; to determine the proportion of survivors who participated in organized sports and to examine demographic, medical, and health-related variables that discriminated between participants and nonparticipants. A significantly greater percentage oi' the participants had access to a local health care provider and to health insurance than did nonparticipants. Participants also were more likely to engage in other forms of exercise. The findings arc discussed in light of interventions that promote health by targeting physical fitness and exercise for survivors of cancer and the resources necessary for them to engage in health-protective behaviors.
Publisher: Routledge
Source file: Elektronische Wetenschappelijke Tijdschriften
 
 

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