The development & characteristics of a physical activity questionnaire for epidemiological studies in urban middle class Indians.
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en Inglés
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-23974
ABSTRACT
A single page physical activity questionnaire was designed for use in epidemiological studies. The questionnaire estimates 24 h energy expenditure as well as components of occupation and discretionary leisure time activities. Estimates of physical activity were highly repeatable, when the questionnaire was re-administered within a 4 wk period (e.g., r = 0.86, P < 0.01 for 24 h energy expenditure). Relative validity was assessed by comparing energy intake (using repeated 24 h dietary recalls) and expenditure (using the physical activity questionnaire) over the same period. A correlate of r = 0.33, P < 0.05 between the two measures compared well with reports from literature. The discriminatory power of the questionnaire was assessed by comparing the physical activity patterns of young (18-30 yr) and older (> 60 yr), free living healthy subjects. The questionnaire provides a tool for the assessment of physical activity patterns of urban middle class Indians, which despite its importance has been inadequately studied so far.
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Índice:
IMSEAR (Asia Sudoriental)
Asunto principal:
Clase Social
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Población Urbana
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Femenino
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Humanos
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Masculino
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Ejercicio Físico
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Estudios Epidemiológicos
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Encuestas y Cuestionarios
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Adolescente
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Adulto
Tipo de estudio:
Estudio observacional
País/Región como asunto:
Asia
Idioma:
Inglés
Año:
2000
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
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