ObjectiveThe present study investigated the effectiveness of a Dragon Boat training program in women with breast cancer body image and traumatic distress processing.Methods29 breast cancer patients (M(SD) age= 51 (7.41)) voluntarily participated in a physical activity program. Seventeen (Intervention Group) enrolled in a Dragon Boat racing program, while 12 (the Control Group) individually performed alternative physical activities. Before and after the intervention, patients completed the Body Image Scale (BIS) and the Impact of Event Scale - Revised (IES-R).ResultsThe Intervention Group reported a decrease in Body Image negative perception (Pillai's trace =.352, F(1,27) = 14.111, p =.001; partial.2 =.951) and in traumatic symptoms (Pillai's trace =.283, F(1,27) = 10.682, p =.003; partial.2 =.883).ConclusionsAuthors discuss the role of Dragon Boat racing in improving positive body image after the experience of breast cancer.
The effectiveness of Dragon Boat racing on body image and traumatic symptoms of breast cancer patients
Fioretti C.
;Coppola S.;Celia G.;Vastola R.;Cozzolino M.
2024-01-01
Abstract
ObjectiveThe present study investigated the effectiveness of a Dragon Boat training program in women with breast cancer body image and traumatic distress processing.Methods29 breast cancer patients (M(SD) age= 51 (7.41)) voluntarily participated in a physical activity program. Seventeen (Intervention Group) enrolled in a Dragon Boat racing program, while 12 (the Control Group) individually performed alternative physical activities. Before and after the intervention, patients completed the Body Image Scale (BIS) and the Impact of Event Scale - Revised (IES-R).ResultsThe Intervention Group reported a decrease in Body Image negative perception (Pillai's trace =.352, F(1,27) = 14.111, p =.001; partial.2 =.951) and in traumatic symptoms (Pillai's trace =.283, F(1,27) = 10.682, p =.003; partial.2 =.883).ConclusionsAuthors discuss the role of Dragon Boat racing in improving positive body image after the experience of breast cancer.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.