The effectiveness of Dragon Boat racing on body image and traumatic symptoms of breast cancer patients.

Authors :: Fioretti C
Coppola S
Boscaino S
Celia G
Vastola R
Cozzolino M
Source :: Health psychology research [Health Psychol Res] 2024 Jun 22; Vol. 12, pp. 120055. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Jun 22 (Print Publication: 2024).
Publication Year :: 2024
Abstract: Objective: The present study investigated the effectiveness of a Dragon Boat training program in women with breast cancer body image and traumatic distress processing.<br />Methods: 29 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).<br />Results: The Intervention Group reported a decrease in Body Image negative perception ( Pillai's trace = .352, F (1,27) = 14.111, p = .001; partial η2 = .951) and in traumatic symptoms ( Pillai's trace = .283, F (1,27) = 10.682, p = .003; partial η2 = .883).<br />Conclusions: Authors discuss the role of Dragon Boat racing in improving positive body image after the experience of breast cancer.<br />Competing Interests: The author reports there are no competing interests to declare

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