Determinants of adherence to recommendations on physical activity, red and processed meat intake, and body weight among lynch syndrome patients

Abstract

This study aimed to identify determinants of adherence to lifestyle and body weight recommendations for cancer prevention among Lynch Syndrome (LS) patients. Cross-sectional baseline data of LS patients participating in the Lifestyle & Lynch (LiLy) study was used to assess determinants of adherence to the World Cancer Research Fund cancer prevention recommendations on body weight, physical activity, and red and processed meat intake. Adherence and potential determinants of adherence were assessed using questionnaires. Multivariable logistic regression analyses were conducted to identify determinants of adherence. Of the 211 participants, 50.2% adhered to the body weight recommendation, 78.7% adhered to the physical activity recommendation, and 33.6% adhered to the red and processed meat recommendation. Being younger and having a higher level of education were associated with adherence to the recommendation on body weight. Having knowledge about the recommendation was associated with adherence to the recommendations on physical activity and red and processed meat. Results confirm that knowledge about recommendations for cancer prevention is an important determinant for adherence and suggest that strategies to increase knowledge should be included in lifestyle promotion targeted at LS patients, along with behavior change techniques influencing other modifiable determinants.