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Evidence-Based Recommendations For Building Better Bras For Women Treated For Breast Cancer, Sheridan Gho, Bridget J. Munro, Sandra C. Jones, Julie R. Steele

Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health - Papers: part A

Participating in exercise is beneficial for women who have been treated for breast cancer. However, not being able to find a comfortable exercise bra can be a barrier to exercise participation. This study aimed to systematically investigate what breast support women treated for breast cancer want when they exercise in order to provide evidence-based recommendations to improve exercise bra designs for these women. Based on 432 responses from a national online survey, frequency and relationship data were analysed (binary logistic regression) to understand exercise bra issues pertinent to this population. These issues included being able to control for asymmetrical cup …