Abdrakhman Vaninov, Dzhyldyz Ibraimova, Aizhamal Sharshenbaeva, Altynai Zhumabekova, Olga Bolbachan, Bakyt Toktogaziev, Umetaly Sayakov, Yethindra Vityala, Tugolbai Tagaev, Fatima Dzhumabaeva
Trends in the Prevalence and Mortality of Cervical Cancer in the Kyrgyz Republic
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childhood adolescent youngadult aya cancer survivors often experience health problems due late longterm effects cancer treatment thereof general population gains health benefits immersion nature naturebased programmes seem intervention promote health among childhood aya cancer survivors explore impact waya wilderness programme health childhood aya cancer survivors study qualitative approach data individual interviews n 18 3 months completion waya programme addition case report data collected followup talks 1 2 12 months programme n 19 waya programme consisted 8day expedition followed 3 months later 4day base camp programme included activities hiking backpacking kayaking rock climbing bushcraft mindfulness data analysed according qualitative content analysis consolidated criteria reporting qualitative research coreq followed overarching theme identified personal growth challenges nature supported deep connections others 4 additional themes participants experiences describe deep personal connections arose developed feeling able competent nature nature provided space supported relaxation respite everyday challenges stimuli also led experience connected nature waya programme experienced support childhood aya cancer survivors programme provided skills tools safe nature connected nature participants developed trust selfconfidence personal growth relaxation recovery stress engagement outdoor activities continued completion programme returned everyday life home