Development and evaluation of the Andhra Pradesh Children and Parent Study Physical Activity Questionnaire (APCAPS-PAQ): a cross-sectional study

Background : Inadequate of vitamin B6, magnesium, zinc, and calcium intake and a lower body mass index can lead to Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) in vegetarian woman. The objective of this study was to determine the association between micronutrients intake, nutritional status and PMS among vegetarian women.Objectives : The objective of this study was to determine the association between micronutrients intake, nutritional status and PMS among vegetarian women.Methods : A cross sectional study was conducted to 44 vegetarians women.Subjects of this study were collected consecutively. Dietary intake were measured by Semi Quantitative Food Frequency Questionnaire (SQFFQ). Score of PMS were measured by Shortened Premenstrual Assessment Form (sPAF).Physical activity were measured by International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ). Score of stress level were measured by International Physical Activity Questionnaire (PSS-10). Data were analyzed by Chi Square test and ratio prevalence to determine the risk factor.Results : There were 54.55% of subject have a moderate PMS level. There were a correlation between vitamin B6 and PMS (p=0.019;RP=2.96;95%CI=0.9-10), magnesium and PMS (p=0.033;RP=3.8;95%CI=0.6-23), zinc and PMS (p=0.002;RP=6.17;95%CI=0.9-39), physical activity and PMS (p=0.033;RP=3.79;95%CI=0.6-23), stress level and PMS(p=0.045;RP=0.39;95%CI=0.1-1.3). There were no correlation between calcium intake and PMS (p=0.211;RP=1.816;95%;CI=0.569-5.794), BMI and PMS (p=0.355;RP=0.753;95 %; CI=1.443).Conclusion : Intake of vitamin B6, magnesium and zinc, physical activity and stress level were correlated to PMS. Calcium intake and BMI were not correlated to PMS.

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Body Dissatisfaction in Adolescents: Differences by Sex, BMI and Type and Organisation of Physical Activity

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph16173109 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 16 (17) ◽

pp. 3109 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Juan Gregorio Fernández-Bustos ◽

Álvaro Infantes-Paniagua ◽

Irene Gonzalez-Martí ◽

Onofre Ricardo Contreras-Jordán

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Body Dissatisfaction ◽

Body Satisfaction ◽

Weight Control ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

The Body ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Physical Activity Questionnaire ◽

Affective Component ◽

Activity Questionnaire

The aim of this study was to assess the differences in body dissatisfaction (BD) of male and female adolescents by body max index (BMI) and the quantity, type and organisation of physical activity (PA). To do so, 652 adolescents aged 12–17 years participated in a cross-sectional study. The cognitive-affective component of BD was assessed with the Body Shape Questionnaire (BSQ) and the perceptual component with Gardner’s scale for the assessment of, body image (BI). PA was measured with the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ-SF) and the item 1 from the Physical Activity Questionnaire for Adolescents (PAQ-A). The results show that sex and BMI are key variables when determining BD. Moderate-to-vigorous PA (MVPA) was moderately associated with a greater body satisfaction in males but no association was found between BD and the participation and organisation of PA. Moreover, the results suggest that participants in aesthetic/lean PA are at a higher risk of suffering from BD than participants in other PA types. These findings provide useful information for the design of programmes promoting healthy lifestyles, weight control and BI concern during the school period.

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Pregnant women’s perceptions of physical activity: Adaptation of the pregnancy physical activity questionnaire in Dubai, a multicultural society

Journal of Public Health Research ◽

10.4081/jphr.2021.2261 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Sadhiya Siyad ◽

Naima Mustafa ◽

Syeda Sakeena Banu ◽

Maryam Ali Buharoon ◽

Maryam Abdulla Al Mulla ◽

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Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Pregnant Women ◽

United Arab Emirates ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Physical Activity Questionnaire ◽

Education Of Women ◽

Women’S Perceptions ◽

Arabic And English ◽

Activity Questionnaire

Background: There are major health benefits of physical activity (PA) during pregnancy, yet there is scant data about a woman's knowledge and understanding of these benefits globally.Design and Methods: We aimed to evaluate the knowledge, attitude, and practice of pregnant women in the United Arab Emirates concerning exercise. We wanted to investigate why some women exercise while others do not exercise during pregnancy. We used a cross-sectional study using a paper-based questionnaire involving pregnant women at antenatal clinics in the Dubai health Authority. The Modified form of Pregnancy Physical Activity Questionnaire (PPAQ) was adapted in both Arabic and English and used in this study.Results: Women aging 25-35 that had a higher educational level, were employed, having 1 or 2 previous pregnancies, and having better knowledge on the benefits of Physical Activity (PA) during pregnancy had better exercise profiles.Conclusions: Our results demonstrate that the majority of the women that participated in our study were shown to have low PA during pregnancy. Better education and communication of the benefits of PA during pregnancy are needed to improve exercise among pregnant women in the UAE population. We found that improved education of women specific to PA with involvement of a healthcare provider were associated with an increase in PA during pregnancy.

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Addressing overreporting on the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) telephone survey with a population sample

Public Health Nutrition ◽

10.1079/phn2002427 ◽

2003 ◽

Vol 6 (3) ◽

pp. 299-305 ◽

Cited By ~ 268

Author(s):

Randy Rzewnicki ◽

Yves Vanden Auweele ◽

Ilse De Bourdeaudhuij

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

International Physical Activity Questionnaire ◽

Population Sample ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Self Report ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Physical Activity Questionnaire ◽

Telephone Interviews ◽

Activity Questionnaire ◽

Types Of Error

AbstractObjective:To examine a possible problem of overreporting and to describe the degree of error with the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) short telephone protocol.Design:Cross-sectional study, using two different physical activity (PA) self-report protocols.Setting:Telephone interviews about PA in Belgium.Subjects:Fifty adults who had previously been interviewed with IPAQ in a national survey.Results:Seventy-five per cent reported less PA with the modified procedure than with the IPAQ. Twenty-three of the 50 individuals were found to have reported some amounts of PA with the IPAQ (either walking, or vigorous or moderate PA) when they should have reported none. In total, based on their revised reports of PA, 50% fewer persons met PA recommendations than was the case with IPAQ. The overreporting could not be related to types of error-prone individuals.Conclusions:Overreporting of PA in population samples is a serious problem that could be reduced by implementing procedure changes without changing the IPAQ items themselves.

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