scholarly journals Pregnant and active – suitability of the Pregnancy Physical Activity Questionnaire for measuring the physical activity of pregnant women in Poland

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 ◽  
pp. 29-33 ◽  
Author(s):  
Justyna Krzepota ◽  
Dorota Sadowska
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Physical Activity Questionnaire ◽  
Activity Questionnaire

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.

Adapting the Pregnancy Physical Activity Questionnaire for Japanese Pregnant Women

2014 ◽  
Vol 43 (1) ◽  
pp. 107-116 ◽  
Author(s):  
Masayo Matsuzaki ◽  
Megumi Haruna ◽  
Kae Nakayama ◽  
Mie Shiraishi ◽  
Erika Ota ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Physical Activity Questionnaire ◽  
Japanese Pregnant Women ◽  
Activity Questionnaire

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

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sadhiya Siyad ◽  
Naima Mustafa ◽  
Syeda Sakeena Banu ◽  
Maryam Ali Buharoon ◽  
Maryam Abdulla Al Mulla ◽  
...  
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. 

VALIDITY AND REPRODUCIBILITY OF A PHYSICAL ACTIVITY QUESTIONNAIRE IN PREGNANT WOMEN

2003 ◽  
Vol 35 (Supplement 1) ◽  
pp. S190
Author(s):  
M Schmidt ◽  
D E. Roberts ◽  
M S. Fragala ◽  
R Hasson ◽  
S R. Pragluski ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Physical Activity Questionnaire ◽  
Activity Questionnaire

scholarly journals Validity and Reliability of the Korean Version of the Pregnancy Physical Activity Questionnaire

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (16) ◽  
pp. 5873 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jeong-Won Han ◽  
Ji-Soon Kang ◽  
Hanna Lee
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Construct Validity ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Concurrent Validity ◽  
Total Activity ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Physical Activity Questionnaire ◽  
Korean Version ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Activity Questionnaire

The purpose of this study was to translate the Pregnancy Physical Activity Questionnaire, a semi-quantitative tool that asks participants about time spent on 32 activities, into Korean and verify its validity and reliability. In total, 363 pregnant women under prenatal care at an obstetrics and gynecology hospital and a postpartum care facility in Gyeonggi-do completed the Korean version of the Pregnancy Physical Activity Questionnaire. The questionnaire’s content validity, construct validity, concurrent validity, and reliability were verified. After verifying the validity of the contents of the Pregnancy Physical Activity Questionnaire, all the questions were included in the Korean version. For construct validity, we divided the participants into primipara and multipara groups based on their delivery history. On comparison of the two groups’ physical activity based on the responses to the Pregnancy Physical Activity Questionnaire, there was a statistically significant difference in the total activity (t = −4.56, p < 0.001) and the total activity (light activity or more) (t = −5.80, p < 0.001). The correlation between the Pregnancy Physical Activity Questionnaire and the Global Physical Activity Questionnaire was tested to establish concurrent validity, and a significant correlation was found between all items except for vigorous physical activity. The Guttmann reliability coefficient by the odd-even method was 84. The Korean version of the Pregnancy Physical Activity Questionnaire is a suitable tool to measure the physical activity of pregnant women and can be used in clinical practice.

scholarly journals The Psychometric Properties of the Persian Version of the Pregnancy Physical Activity Questionnaire

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 54-60 ◽  
Author(s):  
Azita Fathnezhad Kazemi ◽  
Sepideh Hajian ◽  
Nasibeh Sharifi
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Five Factor Model ◽  
Cronbach’S Alpha ◽  
Physical Activity Questionnaire ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Cronbach's Alpha ◽  
Persian Version ◽  
Activity Questionnaire

Objectives: Evidence indicates that regular physical activity has positive effects on the mother’s health and outcomes of pregnancy. The measurement of physical activity during pregnancy is required for planning and developing health-related interventions. The aim of this study was to evaluate the psychometric properties of the Persian version of the pregnancy physical activity questionnaire. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional methodological study was conducted with a sample of 200 pregnant women living in Tabriz. Women with low-risk singleton pregnancies in the age range of 20-40 years were included in the study. Sampling was carried out using a multistage sampling method in healthcare centers. Exploratory factor analysis (principal component analysis with varimax rotation), multivariate analysis of variance and Pearson correlation were used for data analysis. Reliability and internal consistency of the questionnaire were assessed using a test-retest method with a 2-week interval and Cronbach’s alpha coefficient, respectively. Results: A five-factor model was developed: ‘vulnerable people’, ‘activities related to work’, ‘home’, ‘sports’ and ‘activities related to leisure time’. They accounted for 43.32% of the observed variance. The Cronbach’s alpha coefficients of the entire instrument and domains were 0.879 and 0.83-0.93, respectively. The Intra-class correlation coefficient (ICC) was equal to 0.857 (CI95% = 0.75-0.93) indicating proper stability of the questionnaire over time. Conclusions: The Persian version of the pregnancy physical activity questionnaire is a valid and reliable tool for examining the risk of physical activities among Iranian pregnant women.

Use of the Pregnancy Physical Activity Questionnaire (PPAQ) to Identify Behaviors Associated With Appropriate Gestational Weight Gain During Pregnancy

2013 ◽  
Vol 10 (7) ◽  
pp. 1000-1007 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tamara R. Cohen ◽  
Hugues Plourde ◽  
Kristine G. Koski
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Weight Gain ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Gestational Weight Gain ◽  
Third Trimester ◽  
Physical Activity Questionnaire ◽  
Energy Expenditures ◽  
Gestational Weight ◽  
Weight Gain During Pregnancy ◽  
Activity Questionnaire

Background:The Pregnancy Physical Activity Questionnaire (PPAQ) assesses physical activity practices of pregnant women. The purpose of this study was to identify specific pregnancy practices that were associated with a healthy gestational weight gain (GWG).Methods:Associations between PPAQ scores, pedometer steps, energy intakes (EI), energy expenditures (EE), and rate of GWG were assessed for 61 pregnant women in their second or third trimester during a home visit. Principle component analyses (PCA) were used to cluster PPAQ questions into Factors associated with either rate or total GWG, physical activity (PA), EE, EI, and parity.Results:PCA identified 3 Factors: Factor 1 associated EE with parity and child care; Factor 2 clustered several structured exercise activities; and Factor 3 grouped walking, playing with pets, and shopping with pedometer steps. Only Factor 3 clustered steps with weekly rate of GWG. EI was not associated with PA or GWG.Conclusions:PCA analysis identified 15 of 32 PPAQ questions that were related to increased physical activity in pregnant women, but only walking and pedometer steps were associated with GWG. Our analysis supports daily walking as the preferred PA for achieving a healthy rate of GWG.

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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