Validation in London of a physical activity questionnaire for use in a study of postmenopausal osteopaenia

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Suleiman, S [1 ]
Nelson, M [1 ]
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[1] UNIV LONDON KINGS COLL,DEPT NUTR & DIETET,LONDON W8 7AH,ENGLAND
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10.1136/jech.51.4.365
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R1 [预防医学、卫生学];
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1004 ; 120402 ;
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Study objective-To determine the validity of a self administered physical activity questionnaire to be used as part of a screening device for postmenopausal osteopaenia (with additional questions on medical history and calcium intake). Design-A questionnaire was posted to 86 perimenopausal women to enquire about weekly hours spent in non-sedentary activity at work, in the household, and during leisure hours. Subjects who returned the questionnaire were visited at home and asked to complete a four day activity diary and subsequently to undertake a submaximal estimate of VO2 MAX, carried out using a treadmill ergometer. They were interviewed to clarify questionnaire and diary entries. Questionnaire validity was assessed in comparison with the diary estimates of hours of activity and with VO2 MAX. Participants-A total of 86 perimenopausal women aged 43-54 years were randomly selected from a GP list in Hammersmith, London. Thirty five women (41%) returned the questionnaire. They were visited at home, given the diary to complete, and invited to attend the physiology laboratory for VO2 MAX measurements. Twenty six of the 35 (74%) completed the study and were included in the final analysis. Main results-Women spent an average of 51 hours per week in non-sedentary activities. Questionnaire and diary yielded similar results (51.05 versus 51.30 h/wk), and there was a good correlation between diary and questionnaire estimates of total weekly hours of non-sedentary activity (r=0.45, p<0.05). Other significant correlations were for standing (r=0.69, p<0.01), leisure activities (r=0.66, p<0.01), and for Light household activities (r=0.42, p<0.05). Correlations were better for employed than non-employed subjects. In relation to the diary, the questionnaire correctly classified 60% into the top or bottom half of the distribution of activity. Sensitivity and specificity of the questionnaire were both equal to 61.5%. Conclusions-The questionnaire is useful for classifying subjects according to their level of activity, especially when administered in conjunction with an interview. The four day diary provided a useful reference measure and a focus for discussing activity patterns during an interview related to the questionnaire responses.
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