Relationship between self‐efficacy and physical activity among colorectal cancer patients: A cross‐sectional study

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AbstractAimTo investigate the current status of self‐efficacy and physical activity among Chinese colorectal cancer (CRC) patients and explore the relationship between them.DesignA cross‐sectional study.MethodsThis study was conducted on 282 CRC patients in China. Structured questionnaires were used to collect data on demographic and clinical information, self‐efficacy (Exercise Self‐Efficacy Scale [ESES]) and physical activity (International Physical Activity Questionnaire‐Short Form [IPAQ‐SF]).ResultsThe median (interquartile range) total self‐efficacy score for patients with CRC was 52.78 (42.08–61.11), and the median (interquartile range) total physical activity score was 1776.00 (1142.25–2812.05). Only 28.37% of CRC patients met the guideline recommendations for physical activity. The total self‐efficacy score was significantly positively correlated with the total physical activity score (r = 0.123, p = 0.040).Patient or Public ContributionCRC patients contributed to the data of this study. Hospital administrators facilitated the implementation of the study.