Criterion validity of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire Short Form against activPAL in overweight and obese adults: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To evaluate the criterion validity and test-retest reliability of the Chinese version International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form (cIPAQ-SF) for assessing sedentary behaviour and physical activity (PA) in overweight and obese Chinese adults, using activPAL as the reference.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was conducted at a Clinical Nutrition Clinic in China. Participants completed the cIPAQ-SF before and after wearing an activPAL for 7 consecutive days. Criterion validity was assessed using Pearson's/Spearman's correlation coefficients and Bland-Altman plots for sitting time (hours/day), moderate, vigorous and moderate-to-vigorous PA (MVPA) (min/week). Sensitivity and specificity evaluated the IPAQ-SF's accuracy in identifying those not engaging in a

SUBMITTER: Yang J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12917212 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature