Validating a Questionnaire for Measuring Physical Activity in Pakistani Women
Author Information
Author(s): Iqbal Romaina, Rafique Ghazala, Badruddin Salma, Qureshi Rahat, Gray-Donald Katherine
Primary Institution: Population Health Research Institute, McMaster University
Hypothesis
The study aims to validate the MOSPA questionnaire for measuring physical activity in a sedentary population in Pakistan.
Conclusion
The MOSPA questionnaire is useful in assessing physical activity levels in a sedentary population over a one year period.
Supporting Evidence
- The MOSPA questionnaire showed reasonable correlation with Caltrac accelerometer data.
- Energy expenditure estimates from the questionnaires were higher than those from the accelerometer.
- The study included a diverse range of physical activities in its assessment.
Takeaway
Researchers created a questionnaire to help understand how active women in Pakistan are, and found it works well for measuring their physical activity.
Methodology
The study involved 50 pregnant women who wore a Caltrac accelerometer and completed the MOSPA questionnaire to assess physical activity.
Potential Biases
Potential overestimation of physical activity levels due to self-reporting in the questionnaire.
Limitations
The study's findings may not be generalizable due to the specific demographic of pregnant women.
Participant Demographics
Participants were pregnant women, aged approximately 26 years, attending antenatal clinics in Pakistan.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.05
Statistical Significance
p<0.01
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