The Igbo version of the Global Physical Activity Questionnaire (GPAQ)- A cross-cultural adaptation study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Physical activity (PA) plays a critical role in preventing non-communicable diseases, and maintaining the overall health and well-being of adults. PA surveillance has become a global concern leading to the development of numerous surveys for its measurement. Global Physical Activity Questionnaire (GPAQ) merges the advantages of both the short and long versions of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) by incorporating various domains (work, transport, and leisure time), while still maintaining a significantly shorter length. This study aimed to cross-culturally adapt the original English version of GPAQ to the Igbo culture and environment.

Methods

The original version of GPAQ (GPAQ) was translated, synthesized, back-translated, and subjected to e

SUBMITTER: Onwuakagba IU 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11960286 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature