Show cards of the Global Physical Activity Questionnaire (GPAQ) - do they impact validity? A crossover study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The Global Physical Activity Questionnaire (GPAQ) is applied internationally as a tool to assess the level of physical activity. The GPAQ was designed as an interview, including the use of show cards, which visualise activities of moderate and intensive physical activity and support the distinction between these intensities. The self-administered version of the GPAQ is used in the application-oriented research for reasons of economy and practicality. However, the use of show cards often remains unknown. The aim of the present study was to examine differences in validity between two self-administered versions of the GPAQ with and without show cards.

Methods

In this crossover study, two groups (n = 54; 57.4% female; 28.3 ± 12.2 years) received the GPAQ with or witho

SUBMITTER: Rudolf K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7017628 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature