Validity of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) for assessing moderate-to-vigorous physical activity and sedentary behaviour of older adults in the United Kingdom

Validity of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) for assessing moderate-to-vigorous physical activity and sedentary behaviour of older adults in the United Kingdom

Abstract Background In order to accurately measure and monitor levels of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) and sedentary behaviour (SB) in older adults, cost efficient and valid instruments are required. To date, the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) has not been valid...

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Main Authors: Claire Cleland, Sara Ferguson, Geraint Ellis, Ruth F. Hunter
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-12-01
Series:BMC Medical Research Methodology
Subjects:
Physical activity
Moderate-to-vigorous physical activity
MVPA
Sedentary behaviour
Validity
International physical activity questionnaire
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12874-018-0642-3

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