Psychosocial Factors in Physical Activity Questionnaire--Short Version

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karoliina Kaasalainen ◽  
Kirsti Kasila ◽  
Jyrki Komulainen ◽  
Miia Malvela ◽  
Marita Poskiparta
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Psychosocial Factors ◽  
Short Version ◽  
Physical Activity Questionnaire ◽  
Activity Questionnaire

scholarly journals The International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ): a study of concurrent and construct validity

2006 ◽  
Vol 9 (6) ◽  
pp. 755-762 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Hagströmer ◽  
Pekka Oja ◽  
Michael Sjöström
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Construct Validity ◽  
Body Fat ◽  
Aerobic Fitness ◽  
International Physical Activity Questionnaire ◽  
Activity Monitor ◽  
Short Version ◽  
Physical Activity Questionnaire ◽  
Percentage Body Fat ◽  
Activity Questionnaire

AbstractIntroductionThe International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) was developed to measure health-related physical activity (PA) in populations. The short version of the IPAQ has been tested extensively and is now used in many international studies. The present study aimed to explore the validity characteristics of the long-version IPAQ.Subjects and methodsForty-six voluntary healthy male and female subjects (age, mean±standard deviation: 40.7±10.3 years) participated in the study. PA indicators derived from the long, self-administered IPAQ were compared with data from an activity monitor and a PA log book for concurrent validity, and with aerobic fitness, body mass index (BMI) and percentage body fat for construct validity.ResultsStrong positive relationships were observed between the activity monitor data and the IPAQ data for total PA (ρ = 0.55, P < 0.001) and vigorous PA (ρ = 0.71, P < 0.001), but a weaker relationship for moderate PA (ρ = 0.21, P = 0.051). Calculated MET-h day−1 from the PA log book was significantly correlated with MET-h day−1 from the IPAQ (ρ = 0.67, P < 0.001). A weak correlation was observed between IPAQ data for total PA and both aerobic fitness (ρ = 0.21, P = 0.051) and BMI (ρ = 0.25, P = 0.009). No significant correlation was observed between percentage body fat and IPAQ variables. Bland–Altman analysis suggested that the inability of activity monitors to detect certain types of activities might introduce a source of error in criterion validation studies.ConclusionsThe long, self-administered IPAQ questionnaire has acceptable validity when assessing levels and patterns of PA in healthy adults.

scholarly journals Validity and precision of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire for climacteric women using computational intelligence techniques

PLoS ONE ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. e0245240
Author(s):  
Ronilson Ferreira Freitas ◽  
Josiane Santos Brant Rocha ◽  
Laercio Ives Santos ◽  
André Luiz de Carvalho Braule Pinto ◽  
Maria Helena Rodrigues Moreira ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Computational Intelligence ◽  
International Physical Activity Questionnaire ◽  
Measurement Properties ◽  
Short Version ◽  
Cronbach’S Alpha ◽  
Physical Activity Questionnaire ◽  
Cronbach's Alpha ◽  
Activity Questionnaire

This study aimed to evaluate the validity and precision of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) for climacteric women using computational intelligence techniques. The instrument was applied to 873 women aged between 40 and 65 years. Considering the proposal to regroup the set of data related to the level of physical activity of climacteric women using the IPAQ, we used 2 algorithms: Kohonen and k-means, and, to evaluate the validity of these clusters, 3 indexes were used: Silhouette, PBM and Dunn. The questionnaire was tested for validity (factor analysis) and precision (Cronbach's alpha). The Random Forests technique was used to assess the importance of the variables that make up the IPAQ. To classify these variables, we used 3 algorithms: Suport Vector Machine, Artificial Neural Network and Decision Tree. The results of the tests to evaluate the clusters suggested that what is recommended for IPAQ, when applied to climacteric women, is to categorize the results into two groups. The factor analysis resulted in three factors, with factor 1 being composed of variables 3 to 6; factor 2 for variables 7 and 8; and factor 3 for variables 1 and 2. Regarding the reliability estimate, the results of the standardized Cronbach's alpha test showed values between 0.63 to 0.85, being considered acceptable for the construction of the construct. In the test of importance of the variables that make up the instrument, the results showed that variables 1 and 8 presented a lesser degree of importance and by the analysis of Accuracy, Recall, Precision and area under the ROC curve, there was no variation when the results were analyzed with all IPAQ variables but variables 1 and 8. Through this analysis, we concluded that the IPAQ, short version, has adequate measurement properties for the investigated population.

Psychosocial Factors in Physical Activity Questionnaire

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karoliina S. Kaasalainen ◽  
Kirsti Kasila ◽  
Jari Villberg ◽  
Jyrki Komulainen ◽  
Marita Poskiparta
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Psychosocial Factors ◽  
Physical Activity Questionnaire ◽  
Activity Questionnaire

scholarly journals The International Physical Activity Questionnaire modified for the elderly: aspects of validity and feasibility

2010 ◽  
Vol 13 (11) ◽  
pp. 1847-1854 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anita Hurtig-Wennlöf ◽  
Maria Hagströmer ◽  
Lovisa A Olsson
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Systematic Error ◽  
International Physical Activity Questionnaire ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Criterion Validity ◽  
Validity Study ◽  
Short Version ◽  
Physical Activity Questionnaire ◽  
Hs Crp ◽  
Activity Questionnaire

AbstractObjectiveTo modify the self-administered, short version of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) for adults to be used in the elderly (aged 65 years and above), and to validate this modified IPAQ for the elderly (IPAQ-E).DesignA direct validity study using accelerometer-measured physical activity (PA) as the criterion measure, and an indirect criterion validity study using high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) as a biological marker of activity.SettingOrganisations for retired persons in Sweden.SubjectsThe direct validity study consisted of fifty-four participants and the indirect criterion validity study consisted of 359 participants. All participants were retired persons (66–91 years) living independently.ResultsAll self-reported activity domains (sitting, walking, moderate and vigorous) were positively correlated with the corresponding variable objectively assessed by an accelerometer (ρ= 0·277–0·471), but a systematic error was observed. The specificity of IPAQ-E to identify low-active participants was 85 %, and the sensitivity to identify the more active participants was 81 %. A main effect of IPAQ-E category (Low, Moderate or High) was observed for hs-CRP (P= 0·041).ConclusionsWe found this modified version of IPAQ, the IPAQ-E, to be well accepted by our sample of socially active elderly. It provided acceptable estimates of PA, well in line with other questionnaires, even though it had a systematic error. The IPAQ-E was able to identify an expected response of a biomarker (hs-CRP) to PA. We recommend the use of the IPAQ-E to classify participants aged 65 years and above into PA categories, to rank individuals or to identify individuals meeting certain PA criteria.

scholarly journals Eating behavior and physical activity in adolescents

2013 ◽  
Vol 26 (5) ◽  
pp. 529-537 ◽  
Author(s):  
Leonardo de Sousa Fortes ◽  
Fabiane Frota da Rocha Morgado ◽  
Sebastião de Sousa Almeida ◽  
Maria Elisa Caputo Ferreira
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Eating Behavior ◽  
Significant Influence ◽  
Eating Behaviors ◽  
International Physical Activity Questionnaire ◽  
Eating Attitudes ◽  
Short Version ◽  
Covariance Model ◽  
Physical Activity Questionnaire ◽  
Activity Questionnaire

OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to compare the inappropriate eating behaviors of adolescents as a function of habitual level of physical activity. METHODS: Participants were 462 youth of both genders aged 10 to 19 years. The Eating Attitudes Test-26 was used for inappropriate eating behaviors assessment. A short version of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire was used for classifying the habitual level of physical activity. RESULTS: No statistically significant differences were found for the comparison of inappropriate eating behaviors in the multivariate covariance model either for females or males. Moreover, the level of physical activity had no significant influence on the inappropriate eating behaviors of these adolescents. CONCLUSION: In conclusion, inappropriate eating behaviors in both genders were similar regardless of the habitual level of physical activity.

scholarly journals What do pedometer counts represent? A comparison between pedometer data and data from four different questionnaires

2009 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 74-81 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katrien A De Cocker ◽  
Ilse M De Bourdeaudhuij ◽  
Greet M Cardon
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Leisure Time ◽  
Leisure Time Physical Activity ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Short Version ◽  
Physical Activity Questionnaire ◽  
Step Counts ◽  
Highly Active ◽  
Long Form ◽  
Activity Questionnaire

AbstractObjectivesTo compare physical activity (PA) reported through pedometer registrations (step counts) with PA reported in four different questionnaires; to compare step count thresholds (7500, 10 000 and 12 500 steps/d) with the PA guideline of 30 min of moderate to vigorous PA (MVPA) per day.SubjectsA sample of 310 healthy adults, mean age 38·7 (sd 11·9) years, volunteered to participate. Forty-seven per cent was male and 93 % of the sample was employed.MethodsPA was assessed by interview (Minnesota Leisure Time Physical Activity Questionnaire (MLTPAQ)), three self-administered questionnaires (long version and short version of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (long-form IPAQ, short-form IPAQ), Baecke questionnaire) and seven consecutive days of pedometer registration.ResultsStep counts correlated positively with questionnaire-based PA. The strongest correlations were found between step counts and total PA reported in the long-form IPAQ (rs = 0·37), moderate PA reported in the short-form IPAQ (rs = 0·33), total and moderate PA reported in the MLTPAQ (rs = 0·32), and the total and leisure-time PA indices (excluding sport) reported in the Baecke questionnaire (rs = 0·44). According to step counts, 22·6 % of the participants were somewhat active, 18·7 % active and 39·4 % highly active. As assessed by the long-form IPAQ, short-form IPAQ and MLTPAQ, the guideline of 30 min MVPA/d was reached by respectively 85·4 %, 84·8 % and 68·0 % of participants.ConclusionPedometer-based data offer adequate information to discriminate between levels of PA. Caution is needed when comparing active samples based on different PA recommendations.

Assessment of Physical Activity by Accelerometer and IPAQ-Short Version in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease Undergoing Hemodialysis

2015 ◽  
Vol 40 (3) ◽  
pp. 250-255 ◽  
Author(s):  
Clara Suemi da Costa Rosa ◽  
Luis Gracia-Marco ◽  
Alan R. Barker ◽  
Ismael Forte Freitas Jr. ◽  
Henrique Luiz Monteiro
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Chronic Kidney Disease ◽  
Kidney Disease ◽  
International Physical Activity Questionnaire ◽  
Short Version ◽  
Physical Activity Questionnaire ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Accelerometer Measurement ◽  
Vector Magnitude ◽  
Activity Questionnaire

Aim: To compare the short version of International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) and the accelerometer measurement of physical activity (PA) in patients undergoing hemodialysis. Methods: Sample consisted of 40 patients (19 men) aged 45 ± 16 years. Patients reported their PA using the IPAQ during a face-to-face interview, and wore an Actigraph GT3-X accelerometer for 1 week to obtain minutes per day of light PA, moderate-to-vigorous PA (MVPA) and total PA as well as raw counts per day (vector magnitude). Results: All PA-related variables were significantly correlated among instruments (r = 0.34-0.47) when analyzed as a group. However, when analyzed separately by gender, the relationships were present for women only (r = 0.46-0.62). IPAQ significantly underestimated light PA (IPAQ vs. accelerometer: 180.0 vs. 251.1 min/day, p = 0.019), but no differences were found between methods for MVPA and total PA. Conclusion: Modest correlations were found between self-reported PA time by IPAQ (short version) and accelerometer, but only in women. However, the IPAQ may underestimate light PA, which is the main form of PA in this population.

Physical Activity Questionnaire for Elderly Japanese

2007 ◽  
Author(s):  
Akitomo Yasunaga ◽  
Hyuntae Park ◽  
Eiji Watanabe ◽  
Fumiharu Togo ◽  
Sungjin Park ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Physical Activity Questionnaire ◽  
Elderly Japanese ◽  
Activity Questionnaire
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