scholarly journals DIFFERENCES OF THE LATVIAN POPULATION PERCEPTIONS AND MEMORIES OF THE DAILY ACTIVITIES OVER 30 YEARS

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 ◽  
pp. 411
Author(s):  
Zane Ulmane ◽  
Kristīne Šneidere ◽  
Gatis Upesleja ◽  
Ainārs Stepens
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Time Use ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Capital City ◽  
Daily Activities ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Published Data ◽  
Physical Activity Questionnaire ◽  
Household Activities ◽  
Activity Questionnaire

Regular physical activity helps to improve physical and mental functions as well as reverse some effects of chronic disease to keep older people mobile and independent (McPhee et al., 2016). However, physical activity with aerobic load elements could be a contributing factor to aging (Prakash, Voss, Erickson, & Kramer, 2015). Epidemiological studies have shown that the intensity of daily physical activity might have an important role to maintain life-long cognition (Kimura, Yasunaga, & Wang, 2013). The aim is to identify differences Latvian time use from the retrospective surveying primary data from Total Life-span Physical Activity questionnaire and tertiary data from 1979 published data on population time use and trends (Eglite, Svikis, & Zarina, 1979). Methods: The primary data of daily activities was from April to December 2019 obtained from the retrospective questionnaire “Total Lifespan Physical Activity questionnaire” (Ulmane, Šneidere, & Stepens, 2019) and tertiary data were used from 1979 published data on population time use and trends (Eglite, Svikis, & Zarina, 1979). The data were adjusted to six physical activity categories to be comparable - Work/education, physiological needs, Transportation, Leisure time, Household activities and Sports. Results: did not affect males and females differently in these measures, but only differences of some categories. Results show that the most differences were found in the categories – transportation, household activities, and sport. Conclusions: The study had several limitations because data from the 1979 published book (Eglite, Svikis, & Zarina, 1979) was only available in aggregate form. Together these results provide important insights into the difference between the capital city, small towns or rural areas, but 2019 study respondents were almost always from the capital city. However, in the future for more precise data analysis needed primary or secondary data. 

scholarly journals Atividade física e pessoas idosas - capacidades funcionais e cognitivas associadas

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (33) ◽  
pp. 53-63
Author(s):  
Andréa Mathes Faustino ◽  
Emilly Dayane de Castro Lopes ◽  
Rui Neves
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Elderly People ◽  
International Physical Activity Questionnaire ◽  
Self Care ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Daily Activities ◽  
Physical Activity Questionnaire ◽  
Para Determinar ◽  
The City ◽  
Activity Questionnaire

O objetivo deste estudo foi verificar se idosos com melhores desempenhos funcionais e cognitivos conseguem manter níveis adequados de atividade física. Trata-se de estudo descritivo, com amostra intencional com 150 idosos, na cidade de Brasília, Brasil.  Para determinar o nível de atividade física foi utilizado o International Physical Activity Questionnaire, além de avaliações em relação as atividades básicas, instrumentais de vida diária e cognitiva. A média de idade foi de 67,8 anos (±5,39), 58% mulheres, apenas 11,3% realizavam 150 minutos de atividade física semanalmente e 4,7% sedentários. Somente em relação às atividades básicas de autocuidado (p=0,014) houve uma associação significativa.  Ser independente em atividades básicas de autocuidado foi estatisticamente significativo, ou seja, quando o idoso não necessita de auxílio para realizar atividades de higiene corporal, ou de transferências, entre outras, maior é a chance de conseguir realizar o mínimo de 150 minutos de atividade física semanal.Descritores: Atividade Motora, Atividades Cotidianas, Cognição, Idoso. Physical activity and elderly people - functional and associated cognitive capacitiesAbstract: The aim of the study was to verify whether the elderly with better functional and cognitive performances are able to maintain adequate levels of physical activity. This is a descriptive study, with an intentional sample of 150 elderly people, in the city of Brasília, Brazil. The international physical activity questionnaire was used to determine the level of physical activity, in addition to counts in relation to basic, instrumental activities of daily and cognitive life. The average age was 67.8 years (± 5.39), 58% women, only 11.3% performed 150 minutes of physical activity weekly and 4.7% sedentary. Only in relation to basic self-care activities (p = 0.014) was there a significant association. Being independent in basic self-care activities was statistically significant, that is, when the elderly do not need assistance to perform body hygiene activities, or transfers, among others, the greater the chance of achieving a minimum of 150 minutes of physical activity per week.Descriptors: Physical Activity, Daily Activities, Cognition, Elderly. Actividad física y personas mayores - capacidades cognitivas funcionales y asociadasResumen: El objetivo del estudio fue verificar si los ancianos con mejores rendimientos funcionales y cognitivos consiguen mantener niveles adecuados de actividad física. Se trata de un estudio descriptivo, con una muestra intencional de 150 ancianos, en la ciudad de Brasilia, Brasil. Se utilizó el cuestionario internacional de actividad física para determinar el nivel de actividad física, además de los conteos en relación a las actividades básicas, instrumentales de la vida diaria y cognitiva. La edad promedio fue de 67,8 años (± 5,39), el 58% mujeres, solo el 11,3% realizaba 150 minutos de actividad física semanalmente y el 4,7% sedentario. Solo en relación a las actividades básicas de autocuidado (p = 0,014) hubo asociación significativa. Ser independiente en las actividades básicas de autocuidado resultó estadísticamente significativo, es decir, cuando los ancianos no necesitan asistencia para realizar actividades de higiene corporal, o traslados, entre otros, mayor es la probabilidad de lograr un mínimo de 150 minutos de actividad física por semana.Descriptores: Actividad Motora, Actividades Cotidianas, Cognición, Anciano.

DEVELOPMENT OF RETROSPECTIVE LIFE-LONG PHYSICAL ACTIVITY QUESTIONNAIRE: FIRST STAGE

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 ◽  
pp. 153
Author(s):  
Zane Ulmane ◽  
Kristīne Šneidere ◽  
Ainārs Stepens
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Life Time ◽  
Time Activity ◽  
Physical Activity Questionnaire ◽  
Individual Interviews ◽  
Household Activities ◽  
Work Education ◽  
Activity Questionnaire

With the increase in life expectancy and declining birth rates, the issue of improving the quality of life in people over 60 has become one of the priorities in health care (WHO, 2015). So  far a limited number of studies have addressed the long-term relationship between aerobic exercise and cognitive processes (e.g. see systematic review by Young, Angevaren, Rusted, & Tabet, 2015). The aim of the study was to conduct the first stage in developing an instrument to retrospectively investigate life-time physical activity. Methods: a literature search in databases EBSCO, Pubmed, SCOPUS and Science Direct using keywords “retrospective physical activity”, “long-term physical activity” was conducted.  After literature review, individual interviews with participants aged from 65 to 76 were held to create a retrospective physical activity questionnaire. Interviews were conducted according to literature-based protocol, which was updated after each participant. Results: eight main categories of life-time activity: "work”, “education", "sleep", "transportation", "self-care", "leisure time", "household activities" and "sports”.  Conclusions: means of measuring life-long physical activity retrospectively would be highly beneficial in physical activity research; however, further work in developing and validating retrospective physical activity questionnaire is needed.  

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

Lifetime Total Physical Activity Questionnaire

1998 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christine M. Friedereich ◽  
Kerry S. Courneya ◽  
Heather E. Bryant
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Total Physical Activity ◽  
Physical Activity Questionnaire ◽  
Activity Questionnaire

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 Development and Content Validity of the Physical Activity Questionnaire-Young Children (PAQ-YC) to Assess Physical Activity in Children between 5 and 7 Years

Healthcare ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (6) ◽  
pp. 655
Author(s):  
Marta Amor-Barbosa ◽  
Montserrat Girabent-Farrés ◽  
Ferran Rosés-Noguer ◽  
Anna Ortega-Martínez ◽  
Almudena Medina-Rincón ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Physical Education ◽  
Young Children ◽  
Content Validity ◽  
Delphi Study ◽  
Critical Period ◽  
Consensus Criterion ◽  
Physical Activity Questionnaire ◽  
Healthy Habits ◽  
Activity Questionnaire

Childhood is a critical period in the development and consolidation of healthy habits, such as the practice of physical activity (PA). It is essential to have valid instruments to measure PA from an early age. The aim of this study was to design and evaluate the content validity of the Physical Activity Questionnaire-Young Children (PAQ-YC) to measure the PA level in children aged 5–7 years. The first version of the questionnaire was tested by a 2-round Delphi study. It was established as a consensus criterion that the relative interquartile range (RIR) and/or the coefficient of variation (CV) were ≤20%. The most significant discrepancies in the Delphi survey (n = 11–13) were observed for items about hours of Physical Education or similar activities at school (item 7: RIR = 20, CV = 38.73) and for items about participation in Physical Education (item 8: RIR = 25, CV = 15.45). The cognitive interviews (n = 5) confirmed the version agreed by the experts. The results show that the PAQ-YC presents adequate content validity in terms of relevance, comprehensiveness and comprehensibility.

scholarly journals Translation and cultural adaptation of the Pregnancy Physical Activity Questionnaire into Danish using the dual-panel approach: comparison with outcomes from an alternative translation approach

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jannie Tygesen Schmidt ◽  
Josephine Nielsen ◽  
Allan Riis ◽  
Birgit Tine Larsen
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Physical Activity Questionnaire ◽  
Culturally Adapted ◽  
The Us ◽  
Physical Activity Recommendations ◽  
Approach Method ◽  
Translation Methods ◽  
Activity Questionnaire

Abstract Objective Physical activity reduces the risk of pregnancy-related complications. However, pregnant women often reduce their physical activity levels and do not follow the WHO’s physical activity recommendations during pregnancy. To support pregnant women in monitoring physical activity, the self-administered Pregnancy Physical Activity Questionnaire was developed in the US. We translated and cross-cultural adapted the questionnaire using the dual approach method. Meanwhile, and without knowing this, another Danish group simultaneously translated the questionnaire using the method described by Beaton et al. The aim is to present our data and discuss the unplanned purpose of comparing the results from using two different translation methods. Results We translated and cross-culturally adapted the Pregnancy Physical Activity Questionnaire to Danish with the following findings. Two additional items for cycling were included. Three items about spending time on a computer, reading, writing or talking on the phone were not feasible in terms of differentiating between them and these were merged into one item. The item ‘Taking care of an older adult’ was found to be irrelevant in a Danish setting and was removed. Adaptions were similar comparing the two methods. Consequently, using the dual-panel and the methods suggested by Beaton et al. yield similar results when translating and cultural adapting the PPAQ.

scholarly journals Validity and Reliability of IPAQ-SF and GPAQ for Assessing Sedentary Behaviour in Adults in the European Union: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (9) ◽  
pp. 4602
Author(s):  
Kaja Meh ◽  
Gregor Jurak ◽  
Maroje Sorić ◽  
Paulo Rocha ◽  
Vedrana Sember
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
European Union ◽  
Sedentary Behaviour ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
National Language ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Single Item ◽  
Physical Activity Questionnaire ◽  
Activity Questionnaires ◽  
Activity Questionnaire

Current lifestyles are marked by sedentary behaviour; thus, it is of great importance for policymaking to have valid and reliable tools to measure sedentary behaviour in order to combat it. Therefore, the aim of this review and meta-analysis is to critically review, assess, and compile the reliability, criterion validity, and construct validity of the single-item sedentary behaviour questions within national language versions of most commonly used international physical activity questionnaires for adults in the European Union: The International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form and the Global Physical Activity Questionnaire. A total of 1749 records were screened, 287 full-text papers were read, and 14 studies were included in the meta-analysis. The results and quality of studies were evaluated by the Quality Assessment of Physical Activity Questionnaires checklist. Meta-analysis indicated moderate to high reliability (rw = 0.59) and concurrent validity (rw = 0.55) of national language versions of single-item sedentary behaviour questions. Criterion validity was rather low (rw = 0.23) but in concordance with previous studies. The risk of bias analysis highlighted the poor reporting of methods and results, with a total bias score of 0.42. Thus, we recommend using multi-item SB questionnaires and smart trackers for providing information on SB rather than single-item sedentary behaviour questions in physical activity questionnaires.

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