부산대학교 도서관

Allogeneic blood and marrow transplantation (BMT) survivors are at a significantly increased risk of many preventable conditions that cause long-term morbidity and mortality. The aim of this multi-centre cross-sectional study was to examine Australian BMT survivors and their engagement in high-risk health behaviour known to contribute to these conditions. Of 441 New South Wales (NSW) participants, smoking, drinking more than recommended, being overweight/obese, and inactivity was reported by 7.5%, 12.1%, 48.1%, and 33%, respectively. Rates of "sun-smart" behaviours were high (77%). Time since transplant, lower levels of education and chronic graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) resulted in decreased odds of good health behaviour. Our results suggest that despite well-defined long-term risks, certain subsets of long-term survivors continue to engage in high-risk health behaviours. Therefore, targeted, lifelong counselling and education by nurses about the importance of adhering to preventative health behaviours is critical to improve longterm outcomes.