Analysis Of Physical Activity Participation, Attitude, Barrier Factors Of Patients With Colorectal Cancer In Korea

This study was to examine the level of physical activity participation, barrier factors affecting physical activity participating and attitude toward exercise in colorectal cancer patients in Korea. A total of 431 patients (male:271, female:160, aged:59.69 + or -10.86), diagnosed with colorectal cancer, were recruited for this study. Data collection is accomplished through a structured interview. The level of physical activity participation increased significantly after patients were diagnosed with colorectal cancer. The subjects showed higher level of physical activity participation after the completion of cancer treatment compare to the level of physical activity participation during cancer treatment (p