Reliability of the CAPANS-PA Questionnaire for Chinese-Australian Youth
Author Information
Author(s): Claudia Strugnell, André Renzaho, Kate Ridley, Cate Burns
Primary Institution: Deakin University
Hypothesis
The CAPANS-PA questionnaire will demonstrate reliable estimates of physical activity among Chinese-Australian youth.
Conclusion
The CAPANS-PA questionnaire provides reliable estimates for type, frequency, and duration of moderate to vigorous physical activity among Chinese-Australian youth.
Supporting Evidence
- The CAPANS-PA questionnaire showed acceptable test-retest reliability for frequency and duration of MVPA.
- Test-retest reliability for sedentary activities was acceptable for females but not for males.
- Reliability coefficients for MVPA were higher for weekdays compared to weekends.
Takeaway
This study shows that a questionnaire can help us understand how much exercise Chinese-Australian kids are getting, and it works well for measuring their activity levels.
Methodology
The reliability of the CAPANS-PA questionnaire was tested using test-retest reliability among 77 Chinese-Australian youth aged 11-14 years over a 7-day period.
Potential Biases
Selection bias due to low response rate and convenience sampling.
Limitations
The study used a convenience sample, which limits generalizability, and had a low response rate.
Participant Demographics
Participants were Chinese-Australian youth aged 11-14 years, with an almost equal distribution of males (38) and females (39).
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.05
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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