Criterion validity of the Physical Activity Scale (PAS2) in Danish adults.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The Physical Activity Scale (PAS2) was developed to measure physical activity (PA) during work, transportation and leisure time, in the Danish adult population. The objective of this study was to assess the criterion validity of PAS2 against a combined accelerometer and heart rate monitor in Danish adults and to investigate if the criterion validity differed by socio-demographic factors and body mass index.

Method

A total of 330 Danish adults (mean age = 46.7 years, 38.5% men) participating in the Health2008 study completed the PAS2 questionnaire and wore a combined accelerometer and heart rate sensor for seven days. Average daily estimates from PAS2 were categorised into time spent in sedentary behaviour, light PA, moderate PA and vigorous PA and were compared to

SUBMITTER: Pedersen ESL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6231546 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature