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Table 3 Themes from qualitative interviews

From: A physical activity intervention to improve the quality of life of patients with a stoma: a feasibility study

Determinants of PA

Themes related to stoma

Themes not related to stoma

Individual

Fear of hernia

Bending down

Fatigue

Pain

Prolapse

Surgical wounds

Stoma appliance

General fitness

Emotions (frustrated, upset, bored)

Routine (BCT)

Monitoring (BCT)

Goal-setting (BCT)

Injury

Preferences for type of PA (BCT)

Determination to be active

Ageing

Dog walking

Interpersonal

–

Social support—instructor (BCT)

Social support—family (BCT)

Social support—friends (BCT)

Environmental

Stigma

Shopping

Travel

Work

Holidays

Weather

Money

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