Do we have to reduce the recall period? Validity of a daily physical activity questionnaire (PAQ24) in young active adults.

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:Combining the strengths of physical activity (PA) diaries and questionnaires may be needed to improve the unsatisfying measurement quality of existing PA questionnaires. This study investigated the construct validity of a short PA questionnaire (Physical Activity Questionnaire for 24 h [PAQ24]) with a recall period of one day. METHODS:In this cross-sectional study, participants completed the PAQ24 on seven consecutive days while wearing an accelerometer (GENEActiv). Thereafter, the Global Physical Activity Questionnaire (GPAQ) was completed. Spearman correlation coefficients and Bland-Altman analysis were used to assess construct validity. RESULTS:Overall, 50 active adults (11 women, mean age = 25.1 ± 2.5) participated. Relative agreements between Total PA of PAQ24 and accelerom

SUBMITTER: Novak B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6966869 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature