Translation and validation of the Persian version of Godin Leisure-Time Exercise Questionnaire in patients with multiple sclerosis

Abstract Study Design Psychometric study. Objective The purpose of this study is to translate, culturally adapt and evaluate the validity and reliability of the Persian (Farsi) version of GLTEQ in patients with multiple sclerosis. Methods This study had three phases, including translation of the questionnaire into Persian and making cultural adaptation, evaluation of pre-final version of questionnaire’s comprehensibility in a pilot study, and investigation of reliability and validity of the final version of the translated questionnaire. Content validity, and convergent validity (correlations among the Persian version of GLTEQ and Global physical activity questionnaire (GPAQ), and international physical activity questionnaire (IPAQ)) and after all test-retest reliability were studied. Results The subjects were 87 MS patients. The Persian version demonstrated moderate to good convergent validity; the correlation coefficient between the Persian version and GPAQ was r=0.64 (p<0.001), and between the Persian version and IPAQ was r=0.59 (p<0.001). The test-retest reliability was strong (Intra-class Correlation (ICC) value ranged between 0.908 and 0.992). Besides, its face validity and content validity were acceptable. Conclusions The Persian version of GLTEQ is a valid and reliable instrument to assess physical activity in patients with MS. This questionnaire can be a step toward standardization of physical activity measurement in patients with MS. Also, in research, it provides the possibilities to carry on a comparative study across cultures using the same outcome measure.

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Convergent Validity and Test–Retest Reliability of the Oxford Physical Activity Questionnaire for Secondary School Students

Behaviour Change ◽

10.1375/bech.25.1.23 ◽

2008 ◽

Vol 25 (1) ◽

pp. 23-34 ◽

Cited By ~ 7

Author(s):

David R. Lubans ◽

Kathy Sylva ◽

Zane Osborn

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Convergent Validity ◽

Rank Order ◽

Vigorous Physical Activity ◽

Intraclass Correlation ◽

School Students ◽

Retest Reliability ◽

Physical Activity Questionnaire ◽

Test Retest Reliability ◽

Activity Questionnaire

AbstractThe purpose of this study was to examine the convergent validity and test–retest reliability of the Oxford Physical Activity Questionnaire (OPAQ), a self-administered questionnaire designed to assess the activity patterns of adolescents. The test–retest reliability of the OPAQ was assessed by administering the questionnaire on two occasions separated by 1 week (N = 87, mean age = 13.1 ± .9). Intraclass correlation (ICC) was used to examine the test–retest reliability of the OPAQ. The convergent validity of the OPAQ was evaluated using Caltrac accelerometers worn consecutively for 4 days (N = 51, mean age = 12.6 ± .5). Spearman's rank-order correlation was used to examine the convergent validity of the questionnaire. ICCs ranged from .76 to .91 and reliability was higher for males (r = .89) than females (r = .78). Correlations between self-reported physical activity and Caltrac accelerometer counts were related to vigorous physical activity (r = .33, p = .01) and moderate to vigorous activity (r = .32, p = .02). The OPAQ has excellent test–retest reliability and acceptable validity in comparison to other measures of youth physical activity.

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Criterion validity and reliability of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire – Hungarian short form against the RM42 accelerometer

BMC Public Health ◽

10.1186/s12889-021-10372-0 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 21 (S1) ◽

Author(s):

Pongrác Ács ◽

Réka Veress ◽

Paulo Rocha ◽

Tamás Dóczi ◽

Bence László Raposa ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Concurrent Validity ◽

International Physical Activity Questionnaire ◽

Short Form ◽

Sitting Time ◽

Validity And Reliability ◽

Retest Reliability ◽

Physical Activity Questionnaire ◽

Test Retest Reliability ◽

Activity Questionnaire

Abstract Background Physical inactivity is a global phenomenon in European welfare countries. Proper monitoring is essential to measure the physical activity level of the population. Methods In the Hungarian cohort of the European Physical Activity and Sport Monitoring System (EUPASMOS) project, our participants (N = 598) completed sociodemographic questions and the International Physical Activity Questionnaire – short form (IPAQ-SF) survey. The validity and reliability of the subjective measurement tool were examined, IPAQ-SF outcomes were contrasted against triaxial RM42 accelerometer wore for 7 consecutive days. Results The IPAQ-SF showed moderate internal consistency (Cronbach Alpha = 0.647). The concurrent validity of the IPAQ-SF to triaxial accelerometer indicated a significant weak-to-moderate correlation (R = 0.111–0.338, p = 0.042; p < 0.001). The test-retest reliability showed a significant correlation between two measurements (R = 0.788–0.981, p < 0.001). Conclusion The Hungarian version of the IPAQ-SF had excellent test-retest reliability, but low-to-fair concurrent validity for moderate and vigorous physical activity, walking and sitting time, as compared to the objective criterion measure among Hungarian adults.

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Validity and Reliability of Question 8 of the Paffenbarger Physical Activity Questionnaire Among Healthy Adults

Journal of Physical Activity and Health ◽

10.1123/jpah.2013-0013 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 12 (1) ◽

pp. 116-123 ◽

Cited By ~ 16

Author(s):

Kathleen Simpson ◽

Beth Parker ◽

Jeffrey Capizzi ◽

Paul Thompson ◽

Priscilla Clarkson ◽

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Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Predictive Validity ◽

Repeated Measures ◽

Criterion Validity ◽

Analysis Of Covariance ◽

Retest Reliability ◽

Physical Activity Questionnaire ◽

Complete Representation ◽

Test Retest Reliability ◽

Activity Questionnaire

Background:Little information exists regarding the psychometric properties of question 8 (Q8) of the Paffenbarger Physical Activity Questionnaire (PPAQ) to assess exercise. Thus, we conducted 2 studies to assess the validity and test–retest reliability of Q8 among adults.Methods:Study 1 participants (n = 419) were 44.1 ± 16.1 years of age. Validity was determined by comparing self-reported hr·d−1 in sedentary, light, moderate, and vigorous intensity physical activity (PA) and MET-hr·wk−1 on Q8 at baseline to accelerometer and health/fitness measurements using Spearman rank-order correlations. Study 2 participants (n = 217) were 44.7 ± 16.3 years of age and completed Q8 at baseline, 3 months, and 6 months. Test–retest reliability was determined using repeated measures analysis of covariance, intraclass correlations (ICCs), and standard error of the measurement (SEM).Results:Q8 displayed good criterion validity compared with accelerometer measurements (r = .102 to .200, P < .05) and predictive validity compared with health/fitness measurements (r = –.272 to .203, P < .05). No differences were observed in self-reported hr·d−1 in any of the PA categories at baseline, 3 months, and 6 months (ICC: 0.49 to 0.68; SEM: 1.0 to 2.0; P > .05), indicating good reliability.Conclusion:Q8 demonstrates adequate criterion validity, acceptable predictive validity, and satisfactory test–retest reliability and can be used in conjunction with other components of the PPAQ to provide a complete representation of exercise.

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Test-retest Reliability And Validity Of The Occupational Physical Activity Questionnaire

Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise ◽

10.1249/00005768-200505001-00574 ◽

2005 ◽

Vol 37 (Supplement) ◽

pp. S110-S111

Author(s):

Jared P. Reis ◽

Katrina D. DuBose ◽

Barbara E. Ainsworth ◽

Caroline A. Macera ◽

Michelle M. Yore ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Reliability And Validity ◽

Occupational Physical Activity ◽

Retest Reliability ◽

Physical Activity Questionnaire ◽

Test Retest Reliability ◽

Activity Questionnaire

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Reliability of the digital and printed format of a modified version of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire in college students

Revista Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud UDES ◽

10.20320/rfcsudes.v2i2.59 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 2 (2) ◽

pp. 97

Author(s):

Isabel Cristina Nuñez ◽

Leonardo Perilla ◽

Diana Mercedes Villarreal ◽

Gustavo Andrés Gómez

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

College Students ◽

International Physical Activity Questionnaire ◽

Intraclass Correlation ◽

Kappa Index ◽

Retest Reliability ◽

Physical Activity Questionnaire ◽

Test Retest Reliability ◽

Activity Questionnaire ◽

Print Format

Background: Programs that promote regular physical activity (PA) require reliable PA measurements methods to establish their effectiveness. Objective: To determine the test-retest reliability of digital and print format of International Physical Activity Questionnaire and to establish the reliability between both presentation formats. Methods: The digital and print format questionnaires were self-administered twice to a sample of 76 college students (20.6 ± 2.8 years), 4-7 days later they completed the formats again. Test-retest and between formats reliability was analyzed by the intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) and weighted Kappa index (wK). Agreement between measurements was established by Bland-Altman method (B&A). Results: Test-retest reliability with ICC was excellent for both formats (digital: 0.77, print: 0.82) and acceptable by wK (digital: 0.61, print: 0.71). Agreement between measurements for both formats was low for PA vigorous and moderate categories. Between formats, reliability was excellent for first and second measurement. Conclusions: Although ICC confirmed excellent test-retest reliability, B&A showed a low level of agreement between measurements. Between formats reliability was excellent, and both formats provide similar information.

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Validity and Reliability of International Physical Activity Questionnaires for Adults across EU Countries: Systematic Review and Meta Analysis

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph17197161 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 17 (19) ◽

pp. 7161

Author(s):

Vedrana Sember ◽

Kaja Meh ◽

Maroje Sorić ◽

Gregor Starc ◽

Paulo Rocha ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Concurrent Validity ◽

Meta Analysis ◽

Official Language ◽

Retest Reliability ◽

Physical Activity Questionnaire ◽

Eu Countries ◽

Activity Questionnaires ◽

Test Retest Reliability ◽

Activity Questionnaire

This review and meta-analysis (PROSPERO registration number: CRD42020138845) critically evaluates test-retest reliability, concurrent validity and criterion validity of different physical activity (PA) levels of three most commonly used international PA questionnaires (PAQs) in official language versions of European Union (EU): International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ-SF), Global Physical Activity Questionnaire (GPAQ), and European Health Interview Survey-Physical Activity Questionnaire (EHIS-PAQ). In total, 1749 abstracts were screened, 287 full-text articles were identified as relevant to the study objectives, and 20 studies were included. The studies’ results and quality were evaluated using the Quality Assessment of Physical Activity Questionnaires checklist. Results indicate that only ten EU countries validated official language versions of selected PAQs. A meta-analysis revealed that assessment of moderate-to-vigorous PA (MVPA) is the most relevant PA level outcome, since no publication bias in any of measurement properties was detected while test-retest reliability was moderately high (rw = 0.74), moderate for the criterion (rw = 0.41) and moderately-high for concurrent validity (rw = 0.72). Reporting of methods and results of the studies was poor, with an overall moderate risk of bias with a total score of 0.43. In conclusion, where only self-reporting of PA is feasible, assessment of MVPA with selected PAQs in EU adult populations is recommended.

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Test-Retest Reliability of the Women's Health Initiative Physical Activity Questionnaire

Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise ◽

10.1249/mss.0b013e31818ace55 ◽

2009 ◽

Vol 41 (3) ◽

pp. 530-538 ◽

Cited By ~ 86

Author(s):

ANNE-MARIE MEYER ◽

KELLY R. EVENSON ◽

LIBBY MORIMOTO ◽

DAVID SISCOVICK ◽

EMILY WHITE

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Women's Health ◽

Retest Reliability ◽

Physical Activity Questionnaire ◽

Women's Health Initiative ◽

Women’S Health Initiative ◽

Health Initiative ◽

Test Retest Reliability ◽

Activity Questionnaire ◽

The Women’S Health Initiative

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Test-retest reliability of the Minnesota Leisure Time Physical Activity Questionnaire

Journal of Chronic Diseases ◽

10.1016/0021-9681(86)90195-5 ◽

1986 ◽

Vol 39 (7) ◽

pp. 505-511 ◽

Cited By ~ 113

Author(s):

Aaron R. Folsom ◽

David R. Jacobs ◽

Carl J. Caspersen ◽

Orlando Gomez-Marin ◽

Joan Knudsen

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Leisure Time ◽

Leisure Time Physical Activity ◽

Retest Reliability ◽

Physical Activity Questionnaire ◽

Test Retest Reliability ◽

Activity Questionnaire

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Test-Retest Reliability and Walk Score® Neighbourhood Walkability Comparison of an Online Perceived Neighbourhood-Specific Adaptation of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ)

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph16111917 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 16 (11) ◽

pp. 1917 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Levi Frehlich ◽

Anita Blackstaffe ◽

Gavin R. McCormack

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

International Physical Activity Questionnaire ◽

Moderate Intensity ◽

Moderate Physical Activity ◽

Online Questionnaire ◽

Retest Reliability ◽

Physical Activity Questionnaire ◽

Walk Score ◽

Test Retest Reliability ◽

Activity Questionnaire

There is a growing public health interest in the contributions of the built environment in enabling and supporting physical activity. However, few tools measuring neighbourhood-specific physical activity exist. This study assessed the reliability of an established physical activity tool (International Physical Activity Questionnaire: IPAQ) adapted to capture perceived neighbourhood-specific physical activity (N-IPAQ) administered via the internet and compared N-IPAQ outcomes to differences in neighbourhood Walk Score®. A sample of n = 261 adults completed an online questionnaire on two occasions at least seven days apart. Questionnaire items captured walking, cycling, moderate-intensity, and vigorous-intensity physical activity, undertaken inside the participant’s perceived neighbourhood in the past week. Intraclass correlations, Spearman’s rank correlation, and Cohen’s Kappa coefficients estimated item test-retest reliability. Regression estimated the associations between self-reported perceived neighbourhood-specific physical activity and Walk Score®. With the exception of moderate physical activity duration, participation and duration for all physical activities demonstrated moderate reliability. Transportation walking participation and duration was higher (p < 0.05) in more walkable neighbourhoods. The N-IPAQ administered online found differences in neighbourhoods that vary in their walkability. Future studies investigating built environments and self-reported physical activity may consider using the online version of the N-IPAQ.

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