Table 5.
Perceived barriers to high-intensity interval training in 25 men with prostate cancer undergoing active surveillance randomized to the exercise intervention in the ERASE trial
| Variables | Mean | SD | Percentage distribution | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not at all (1) |
Somewhat (2-4) |
Very much (5-7) |
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| Pain or soreness | 1.9 | 1.1 | 44.0% | 52.0% | 4.0% |
| Too busy and had limited time | 1.8 | 1.3 | 64.0% | 28.0% | 8.0% |
| Travelling to the fitness centre | 1.8 | 1.2 | 60.0% | 32.0% | 8.0% |
| Feeling tired or fatigued | 1.4 | 0.7 | 72.0% | 28.0% | 0.0% |
| Exercise program too demanding/difficult | 1.4 | 0.7 | 72.0% | 28.0% | 0.0% |
| Bad weather | 1.3 | 0.9 | 84.0% | 12.0% | 4.0% |
| Feeling sick or not feeling well | 1.3 | 0.6 | 76.0% | 24.0% | 0.0% |
| Fear/worry of cancer progressing/spreading | 1.2 | 0.5 | 87.5% | 12.5% | 0.0% |
| Urinary incontinence | 1.2 | 0.6 | 84.0% | 16.0% | 0.0% |
| Sexual problems | 1.2 | 1.2 | 96.0% | 0.0% | 4.0% |
| Lack of motivation | 1.2 | 0.4 | 76.0% | 24.0% | 0.0% |
| Bowel problems | 1.1 | 0.3 | 88.0% | 12.0% | 0.0% |
| Medical appointments | 1.1 | 0.3 | 88.0% | 12.0% | 0.0% |
| Having prostate cancer | 1.0 | 0.2 | 96.0% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
Experienced barriers were assessed on a 7-point scale from 1 (not at all) to 7 (very much)