"One stroke, with twenty-two people": exploring prostate cancer survivors' participation in dragon boating. Issue 4 (3rd July 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Cinà, Isabella V.; Di Sebastiano, Katie M.; Faulkner, Guy E.
• Is Part Of: Journal of psychosocial oncology. Volume 38:Issue 4(2020)
• Page Start: 375
• Page End: 388
• Publication Date: 2020-07-03
• Subjects: Qualitative -- prostate -- survivorship -- exercise/nutrition -- quality of life; Cancer -- Psychological aspects -- Periodicals; Cancer -- Social aspects -- Periodicals; 362.196994
• DOI: 10.1080/07347332.2020.1725215
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0734-7332

Abstract

Abstract: Purpose: This study qualitatively explores prostate cancer survivors' experience in joining a dragon boating team and its possible impact on their wellbeing. Design: Qualitative data analysis. Sample: Eleven prostate cancer survivors from a dragon boat team. Methods: Semi-structured interviews and thematic analysis. Findings: The findings support physical benefits of dragon boating, however, the positive impact on the men's psychosocial wellbeing was more salient. Participation in dragon boating was important for establishing a social support system and positively reframing their cancer experience. Practice Implications: Dragon boating is a novel health promotion strategy for men with PC. Seeking to replicate the positive characteristics of dragon boating in the design of future physical activity interventions should be explored.