Do Physical Activity and Quality of Life Influence Health Behavior and Psychological Health under the Moderating Role of Cancer Risk Perception? A Cross-Sectional Study on Cancer Patients

Abstract

This study aimed to examine the influence of physical activity, and quality of life on psychological health through health behavior. The moderating role of cancer risk perception also tested. To address the research objective, a quantitative approach was employed, incorporating a crosssectional design and statistical analysis using SPSS and AMOS. A sample of 250 cancer patients was selected using purposive sampling for data collection. The findings revealed that both physical activity and quality of life have a significant and positive impact on the psychological health of cancer patients. Moreover, health behavior plays a significant mediating role in the relationships between physical activity and psychological health, as well as between quality of life and psychological health. In addition, cancer risk perception significantly and positively moderates among physical activity, quality of life and health behavior. The study with these findings emphasizes the significance of promoting physical activities and a better quality of life to improve the psychological health of cancer patients. Promoting healthy behaviors and addressing cancer-related risk perceptions through physical activity and quality of life interventions can significantly enhance psychological well-being, informing the development of comprehensive cancer care approaches