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Health Perceptions of Cancer Survivors Harvesting at an Urban Garden

Joseph, Alexis Lauren
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1397204362

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2014, Master of Science, Ohio State University, Allied Medical Professions.
Due to significant advances in prevention, early detection, and treatment of cancer, the number of cancer survivors increases dramatically each year. However, as a result of the effects of cancer treatment, genetic predisposition, and lifestyle behaviors, cancer survivors are at much greater risk for multiple comorbidities. Indeed, in healthy populations, access to fresh produce in an urban garden-based setting has been effective in improving dietary intakes, physical activity levels, and social support. Despite these findings, no harvesting interventions specific to cancer survivors have been published. Three focus groups consisting of 28 adult cancer survivors were conducted to determine if an urban harvesting initiative improved perceptions of health and wellness in cancer survivors. Participants’ responses resulted in four major overarching themes: (1) perceptions of improved mental and physical health, (2) adherence to a plant-based diet and healthy modifications in cooking and meal planning, (3) greater sense of community and social support, and (4) challenges to harvesting. These findings provide preliminary results supporting positive outcomes associated with harvesting at an urban garden setting for cancer survivors. These results will inform future interventions aimed at improving overall adherence to evidence-based guidelines for cancer survivorship.
Colleen Spees, Dr. (Advisor)
Amy Darragh, Dr. (Committee Member)
Kay Wolf, Dr. (Committee Member)
Felisha Lyons (Committee Member)
97 p.
Health; Nutrition
Nutrition, Gardening, Cancer Survivor, Qualitative Research, Focus Groups

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  • Joseph, A. L. (2014). Health Perceptions of Cancer Survivors Harvesting at an Urban Garden [Master's thesis, Ohio State University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1397204362

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Joseph, Alexis. Health Perceptions of Cancer Survivors Harvesting at an Urban Garden. 2014. Ohio State University, Master's thesis. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1397204362.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Joseph, Alexis. "Health Perceptions of Cancer Survivors Harvesting at an Urban Garden." Master's thesis, Ohio State University, 2014. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1397204362

    Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)

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