Table 1 Descriptive statistics for physical activity preferences of study participants (n = 31)
Preference variable | N (%) |
|---|---|
Is being physically active important to you now? | |
Yes | 27(87 %) |
No | 4(13 %) |
Are you interested in a physical activity program now? | |
Yes | 6(19 %) |
No | 20(65 %) |
Maybe | 5(16 %) |
Do you think you would be able to participate in a physical activity program now? | |
Yes | 12(39 %) |
No | 18(58 %) |
Maybe | 1(3 %) |
If you were to begin a physical activity program, who would you like to participate with? | |
Alone | 5(16 %) |
With caregiver/spouse | 6(19 %) |
With family/friends | 9(29 %) |
With other cancer patients | 2(7 %) |
No preference | 9(29 %) |
If you were to begin a physical activity program, where would you like to participate? | |
At home | 18(58 %) |
At a hospital-based center | 0 |
At a cancer center | 0 |
At a local fitness center | 5(16 %) |
No preference | 8(26 %) |
If you were to begin a physical activity program, would you prefer to participate in the: | |
Morning | 16(52 %) |
Afternoon | 8 (26 %) |
Evening | 2(7 %) |
No preference | 5(16 %) |
If you were to begin a physical activity program, how long do you think you would be able to participate? | |
< 10 minutes | 7(23 %) |
10 to 20 minutes | 9(29 %) |
20 to 30 minutes | 11(36 %) |
> 30 minutes | 3(10 %) |
If you were to begin a physical activity program, how often would you be interested in participating? | |
Once per week | 1(3 %) |
2 to 3 times per week | 11(36 %) |
Once per day | 9(29 %) |
Other | 10(32 %) |
What is your favorite physical activity? | |
Walking | 15(48 %) |
Golfing | 3(10 %) |
Swimming | 2(6 %) |
Cycling/Stationary Bike Riding | 2(6 %) |
Driving | 2(6 %) |
Other | 7(23 %) |
What type of physical activity would you be most interested in now? | |
Walking | 14(45 %) |
Golfing | 2(6 %) |
Treadmill | 2(6 %) |
Swimming | 2(6 %) |
Other | 10(32 %) |
None | 1(3 %) |