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Topic: Questionnaire
Back to Research DatabasePsychometric properties of two physical activity questionnaires, the AQuAA and the PASE, in cancer patients
This study aimed to evaluate the reliability and validity of two self-report physical activity (PA) questionnaires – the AQuAA (Activity Questionnaire for Adults and Adolescents) and PASE (Physical Activity... Continue Reading >>>
- Authors: Roberto Liu, Laurien Buffart, Marjolein Spiering, Marie Jose Kersten, Johannes Brug, Willem van Mechelen, Mai Chinapaw
- Institutions: BMC Medical Research Methodology
Validity of the Physical Activity Questionnaire for Adults: The New Member of the PAQ Family
It is important that we have valid tools for assessing physical activity at various ages, and this becomes particularly important with longitudinal research. The purpose of this study was... Continue Reading >>>
- Authors: Copeland, JL; Kowalski, KC; Tremblay, MS
- Institutions: University of Saskatchewan
Validation of a Physical Activity Self-Report Questionnaire in a Portuguese Pediatric Population
The goal of this study was to validate an adapted version of the “weekly checklist’ in a Portuguese population. The validity was assessed by comparing self-reports against the Computer... Continue Reading >>>
- Authors: Mota, J; Santos, P; Guerra S; Ribeiro JC; Duarte, JA; Sallis, JF
- Institutions: University of Porto
Validation of the Kaiser Physical Activity Survey in pregnant women
PURPOSE: Participation in physical activity during pregnancy may reduce the risk of maternal and fetal disorders. However, few studies have validated physical activity questionnaires for use during pregnancy, a... Continue Reading >>>
- Authors: Schmidt MD, Freedson PS, Pekow P, Roberts D, Sternfeld B, Chasan-Taber L
- Institutions: University of Massachusetts
Screening for Physical Activity in Family Practice Evaluation of Two Brief Assessment Tools
Background Physical activity (PA) is relevant to the prevention and management of many health conditions in family practice. There is a need for an efficient, reliable, and valid assessment... Continue Reading >>>
- Authors: Ben J. Smith PhD, Alison L. Marshall PhD, and Nancy Huang MBBS
- Institutions: University of Sydney, University of Queensland, and Kinect Australia
Reliability and Validity of the PAQ-A Questionnaire to Assess Physical Activity in Spanish Adolescents
Background: Questionnaires are feasible instruments to assess physical activity (PA) in large samples. The aim of the current study was to evaluate the reliability and validity of the PAQ-A... Continue Reading >>>
- Authors: David Martínez-Gómez,Vicente Martínez-de-Haro, Tamara Pozo, Gregory J. Welk, Ariel Villagra, Marisa E. Calle, Ascensión Marcos, Oscar L. Veiga
- Institutions: Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Iowa State University and Universidad Complutense de Madrid
International physical activity questionnaire: 12-country reliability and validit
BACKGROUND: Physical inactivity is a global concern, but diverse physical activity measures in use prevent international comparisons. The International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) was developed as an instrument for... Continue Reading >>>
- Authors: Craig CL, Marshall AL, Sjostrom M, Bauman AE, Booth ML, Ainsworth BE, Pratt M, Ekelund U, Yngve A, Sallis JF, Oja P
- Institutions: Canadian Fitness and Lifestyle Research Institute
Development and Validation of a Pregnancy Physical Activity Questionnaire.
Purpose: The effect of physical activity during pregnancy on maternal and fetal health remains controversial and studies have yet to identify the optimal dose of physical activity associated with... Continue Reading >>>
- Authors: CHASAN-TABER, LISA; SCHMIDT, MICHAEL D.; ROBERTS, DAWN E.; HOSMER, DAVID; MARKENSON, GLENN; FREEDSON, PATTY S
- Institutions: The American College of Sports Medicine
Surveillance of physical activity in the UK is flawed: validation of the Health Survey for England Physical Activity Questionnaire
Objective: Public health surveillance of physical activity in children in the UK depends on a parent-reported physical activity questionnaire which has not been validated. We aimed to validate this... Continue Reading >>>
- Authors: Basterfield L, Adamson AJ, Parkinson KN, Maute U, Li PX, Reilly JJ
- Institutions: Newcastle University and University of Glasgow
Reliability and Validity of the Short Questionnaire to Assess Health-Enhancing Physical Activity (SQUASH) in Patients After Total Hip Arthroplasty
BACKGROUND: Despite recognized benefits of regular physical activity on musculoskeletal fitness as well as general health, little is known about the physical activity behavior of patients after Total Hip... Continue Reading >>>
- Authors: Robert Wagenrnakers, Inge van den Akker-Scheek, Johan W Groothoff, Wiebren Zijistra, Sjoerd K Buistra, Johan WJ Kootstra, GC Wanda Wendel-Vos, Jos JAM van Raaij and Martin Stevens
- Institutions: Department of Orthopedics, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, the Netherlands; Department of Health Sciences, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, the Netherlands; Center for Human Movement Sciences, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, the Netherlands; Center for Prevention and Health Services Research, National Institute for Public Health and the Environment, Bilthoven, the Netherlands; Department of Orthopedics, Martini Hospital, Groningen, the Netherlands