scholarly journals Prevalence of Smoking and Obesity Among U.S. Cancer Survivors: Estimates From the National Health Interview Survey, 2008–2012

2016 ◽  
Vol 43 (4) ◽  
pp. 436-441 ◽  
Author(s):  
Meredith Shoemaker ◽  
Mary White ◽  
Nikki Hawkins ◽  
Nikki Hayes
Keyword(s):  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
National Health ◽  
National Health Interview Survey ◽  
Health Interview Survey ◽  
Health Interview ◽  
Interview Survey

scholarly journals Differences in physical function across cancer recovery phases: Findings from the 2015 National Health Interview Survey

2020 ◽  
pp. 030802262094407
Author(s):  
Ickpyo Hong ◽  
Kimberly Hreha ◽  
Maria Chang Swartz ◽  
Monique R. Pappadis ◽  
Kyungtae Yoo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Physical Function ◽  
National Health ◽  
National Health Interview Survey ◽  
Functional Limitations ◽  
Health Interview Survey ◽  
Health Interview ◽  
Interview Survey ◽  
Long Term Survivors

Introduction Recent cancer survivors (<2 years post-diagnosis) report poorer general health and physical weakness compared to long-term cancer survivors (≥2 years post-diagnosis), but differences in functional limitations are unknown. It is unclear which daily tasks are more difficult for recent versus long-term survivors. We aimed to examine differences in functional performances across cancer recovery phases as potential targets for functional impairment screening. Method The cohort consisted of adults with a cancer history in the 2015 National Health Interview Survey ( n = 2372). Multivariate logistic regression models were used to estimate the odds of having difficulty in health-related outcomes across the cancer recovery phases (recent versus long-term). Results Most subjects were long-term survivors (84.9%). Recent survivors were more likely to have difficulty in work, mobility-related daily tasks and social participation compared to long-term survivors. No differences were found in basic activities of daily living, cognition and emotional functioning between the groups. Conclusion While recent cancer survivors were independent in basic daily tasks, they had difficulties in performing daily tasks that required a high level of physical function. Clinicians, especially occupational therapists, should prioritize evaluating physical functioning to guide intervention planning for recent cancer survivors.

scholarly journals Health Behaviors of Cancer Survivors and Population Controls From the National Health Interview Survey (2005-2015)

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
Patrick Boyd ◽  
Mark Lowry ◽  
Kasey Lynn Morris ◽  
Stephanie R Land ◽  
Tanya Agurs-Collins ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Health Behaviors ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
National Health ◽  
National Health Interview Survey ◽  
Cigarette Use ◽  
Health Interview Survey ◽  
Health Interview ◽  
Interview Survey ◽  
Over Time

Abstract Background Population-based data from the National Health Interview Survey were examined to provide estimates of a wide range of health behaviors in cancer survivors (ie, physical activity, sun protection, alcohol use, cigarette and e-cigarette use, sleep, and diet) and trends over time. Methods Data were collected from 92 257 participants across 3 waves of the National Health Interview Survey. A total of 8050 participants reported having had cancer (2428 in 2005, 2333 in 2010, 3289 in 2015). Weighted and adjusted odds ratios (OR) between cancer survivors and controls were calculated using logistic and multivariable regressions in SPSS, and trend analyses from 2005 to 2015 were conducted. All statistical tests are 2-sided. Results After adjusting for demographics (2005-2015), cancer survivors, compared with controls, were more likely to wear sunscreen (OR = 1.41, 95% confidence interval [CI] = 1.32 to 1.51) and protect their skin (P &lt; .001) and were less likely to tan indoors (OR = 0.81, 95% CI = 0.69 to 0.95), but reported less sleep (OR = 0.91, 95% CI = 0.85 to 0.98). In adjusted models, no differences were found for physical activity, sunburns, alcohol use, smoking, e-cigarette use, and diet. Smoking rates for cancer survivors decreased from 2005 to 2015 (P &lt; .001) and physical activity increased (P = .02), but physical activity was not statistically significant after adjusting for multiple comparisons. All other health behavior rates for cancer survivors were unchanged from 2005 to 2015 (P &gt; .14). Conclusion After adjusting for covariates, cancer survivors exhibited healthier sun protection, but not sleep behaviors, compared with controls. Cancer survivors (and controls) exhibited decreased smoking rates over time. These results may inform interventions focused on improving cancer control and prevention of other chronic conditions among cancer survivors.

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