Psychometric properties of the modified RESIDE physical activity questionnaire among low-income overweight women.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

This study explored the criterion-related validity and test-retest reliability of the modified RESIDential Environment physical activity questionnaire and whether the instrument's validity varied by body mass index, education, race/ethnicity, or employment status.

Design

Validation study using baseline data collected for randomized trial of a weight loss intervention.

Methods

Participants recruited from health departments wore an ActiGraph accelerometer and self-reported non-occupational walking, moderate and vigorous physical activity on the modified RESIDential Environment questionnaire. We assessed validity (n=152) using Spearman correlation coefficients, and reliability (n=57) using intraclass correlation coefficients.

Results

When compared to st

SUBMITTER: Jones SA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4184999 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature