Psychometric properties of the Chinese version of the Get Active Questionnaire for Pregnancy and its companion form to assess physical activity readiness.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Engaging in physical activity is essential for a healthy pregnancy. A reliable tool is necessary to enhance the assessment and counseling of safe physical activity. This study aimed to translate the original English Get Active Questionnaire for Pregnancy (GAQ-P) and its companion Health Care Provider Consultation Form for Prenatal Physical Activity (cHCP-CF-PPA) into simplified Chinese language and evaluate the psychometric properties in Chinese pregnant women.

Methods

The Brislin's model of translation was employed to translate the GAQ-P/cHCP-CF-PPA tool. We conducted a cross-sectional study at a tertiary women's hospital in Shanghai, China, enrolling a convenience sample of 325 pregnant women across all trimesters to evaluate the psychometric properties of the

SUBMITTER: Xu F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11931806 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature