Physical activity 11-15 years old children with oncological disease: pilot study disHBSC

Abstract

Background: As of 1993, the Czech and Slovak Republic, along with other countries of Europe and North America, participating in regular intervals to 4 year international project HBSC (Health Behavior in The School-aged Children, for our purposes disHBSC - "with disability"). The main objective of this research study is to identify determinants of health and lifestyle pupils and compare the results on the international level. Up to this time, however, the research could not include pupils with disabilities and physical handicaps. On the initiative of WHO were within these categories in the survey also included pupils with cancer. In order to integrate these students, a new study disHBSC, which aims to increase knowledge of health and health behaviors, related to them this target group. Objectives: The aim of the research investigation is to determine the selected determinants affecting the participation of pupils with oncological diseases in the age 11-15 years in physical activities. Part of the aim is to find out their self-assessment and aspiration level, which with the realization of physical activities can immediately relate to. The purpose of the investigation is, however, in particular the pilot revealed any organizational and substantive uncertainties and upgrade research technique with regard to the needs and options of the target group. Methods: The research survey used a pilot version of the questionnaire protocol disHBSC. This pilot version is derived from the questionnaire protocol that was used in 2010 and based on the international version of the questionnaire HBSC. A pilot version of the questionnaire contained 41 questions, which are divided into several thematic areas - basic sociodemographic characteristics and behaviors specific areas (which have a significant relationship to physical and mental health of children and youth) youth health, eating habits, physical activity and leisure use substance abuse, self-esteem and aspirations, religiosity, violence, school, family and peers. The children with associated disabilities type amputation, visual impairment, etc. were not included to the research investigation were not included. We are not able, with regard to the principles of "confidentiality" and the impossibility to access to detailed medical reports, it mean's not to be possible to dale to structure a particular type of disease and length of treatment. Results: It appears from the research investigation focused on the thematic block "physical activity and leisure", that young people with oncological diseases mobility activities give a positive meaning and they perceive it as a means that leads to improvements in their health. From the thematic block "of self-evaluation and aspirations", it is evident that the majority of respondents see their possible formal education positively. They judge their skills positively. Conclusions: Although young people with cancer attributed to physical activity a positive effect, does not comply with European Union recommendations for physical activity. The European recommendation is closest mere sixth of boys and girls barely one-third.

Keywords

• lifestyle
• adapted physical activity
• health
• long-term disease