Influence of ballroom dancing on fatigue, body image, self-efficacy, and endurance of cancer patients and their partners

AbstractPhysical activity has a high importance for cancer patients. The present study aimed to evaluate the influence of ballroom dancing on fatigue, body image, self-efficacy, and functional exercise capacity for patients with cancer. We collected data among participants of a regular dance training program for cancer patients with a questionnaire including the Body Image Scale (BIS), Brief Fatigue inventory (BFI), Short Scale for Measuring General Self-efficacy Beliefs (ASKU), and the 6-min walking test (6-MWT). 66 participants took part in the study, and among them, 39 participants also engaged in the 6-MWT: dance experience and the weeks of dance training were significantly associated with a higher walking distance in the 6-MWT. Participants with dance experience showed higher self-efficacy scores than participants without. Participants rated the influence of dancing on partnership positively. However, the dance training had no significant effects on fatigue or body image. Ballroom dancing may improve functional exercise capacity, and dance experience may be associated with a high self-efficacy and active lifestyle, which can be beneficial for cancer patients during and after treatment. Further studies are needed to assess the influence of ballroom dancing more deeply on physical activity and fitness and to learn more on impact on the partnership. As ballroom dancing seems to improve physical activity and wellbeing and can promote intimacy between partners, this intervention has the potential to support cancer survivors in various levels.

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The Relationship between Self-Efficacy, Functional Exercise Capacity and Physical Activity in People with COPD: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analyses

COPD Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease ◽

10.1080/15412555.2020.1782866 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 17 (4) ◽

pp. 452-461 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Anne-Marie Selzler ◽

Veronica Moore ◽

Razanne Habash ◽

Lauren Ellerton ◽

Erica Lenton ◽

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Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Systematic Review ◽

Exercise Capacity ◽

Self Efficacy ◽

Functional Exercise ◽

Functional Exercise Capacity ◽

Meta Analyses ◽

The Relationship

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Factors related to functional exercise capacity amongst people with HIV in Durban, South Africa

Health SA Gesondheid ◽

10.4102/hsag.v26i0.1532 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 26 ◽

Author(s):

Penelope M. Orton ◽

Dudu G. Sokhela ◽

Kathleen M. Nokes ◽

Joseph D. Perazzo ◽

Allison R. Webel

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Exercise Capacity ◽

Demographic Data ◽

The Body ◽

Walking Distance ◽

Neighbourhood Environment ◽

Related Factors ◽

Neighbourhood Walkability ◽

Functional Exercise ◽

Functional Exercise Capacity

Background: People with HIV (PWH), who engage in regular physical activity, have improved fitness, muscular strength, body composition, health-related quality of life and mental health symptoms, but PWH have amongst the lowest physical activity levels of those with any chronic health condition. Furthermore, there is scant evidence examining these relationships in PWH in Africa.Aim: To address these critical gaps, this cross-sectional descriptive research study examined the relationships between demographic, HIV-related, anthropometric factors, neighbourhood walkability and physical activity, amongst PWH in Durban, South Africa.Setting: Respondents (N = 100) were receiving primary healthcare in six eThekwini nurse-run municipal clinics.Methods: Self-reported socio-demographic data were collected, and HIV-related medical data were extracted from respondent’s medical charts. Height and weight were measured to calculate the body mass index (BMI, kg/m2); neighbourhood walkability was measured on the Neighbourhood Environment scale; and physical activity, specifically functional exercise capacity, was measured by the 6-min walk test (6MWT).Results: On average, respondents were black African, female, approximately 38 years old and unemployed; men were of normal weight whilst women were overweight. Only 65% of the respondents reached the age- and sex-predicted distance during the 6MWT. Correlational analyses did not reveal any significant relationships between the functional exercise capacity and socio-demographic, HIV-related factors or anthropometric measures.Conclusion: South African PWH do not reach their predicated walking distance on the 6MWT. Engaging community agencies to promote walking as both a means of transportation and leisure physical activity may decrease the risks of a sedentary lifestyle and improve progression towards recommended physical activity targets.

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