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The multidimensional concept of physical literacy is fundamental for lifelong physical activity engagement. However, physical literacy-based interventions are in their infancy, especially among adults. Therefore, the purpose of this pilot study was to assess the association of a physical literacy-based intervention with changes in self-reported physical literacy among inactive adults. A non-randomized controlled study (2 × 2 design) was conducted, comparing pre- vs. postintervention. Twenty-eight inactive healthy participants in the intervention group (89% female, 53 ± 10 years) entered a physical literacy-based intervention once weekly for 14 weeks. The non-treated control group consisted of 22 inactive adults (96% female, 50 ± 11 years). Physical literacy was evaluated with a questionnaire encompassing five domains: physical activity behavior, attitude/understanding, motivation, knowledge, and self-efficacy/confidence. ANOVA models were applied to evaluate changes by time and condition. Following the intervention, significant improvements were seen for overall physical literacy and in four out of five physical literacy domains, including physical activity behavior, attitude/understanding, knowledge, and self-efficacy/confidence (all p< 0.01, Cohen’s d = 0.38–0.83). No changes by time x condition were found for motivation. The physical literacy-based intervention applied in this study may be a promising approach to help inactive adults to adopt an active lifestyle.
Peter Holler; Johannes Jaunig; Othmar Moser; Silvia Tuttner; Helmut Simi; Dietmar Wallner; Frank Michael Amort; Mireille van Poppel. Primary Care and Physical Literacy: A Non-Randomized Controlled Pilot Study to Combat the High Prevalence of Physically Inactive Adults in Austria. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2021, 18, 8593 .
AMA StylePeter Holler, Johannes Jaunig, Othmar Moser, Silvia Tuttner, Helmut Simi, Dietmar Wallner, Frank Michael Amort, Mireille van Poppel. Primary Care and Physical Literacy: A Non-Randomized Controlled Pilot Study to Combat the High Prevalence of Physically Inactive Adults in Austria. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2021; 18 (16):8593.
Chicago/Turabian StylePeter Holler; Johannes Jaunig; Othmar Moser; Silvia Tuttner; Helmut Simi; Dietmar Wallner; Frank Michael Amort; Mireille van Poppel. 2021. "Primary Care and Physical Literacy: A Non-Randomized Controlled Pilot Study to Combat the High Prevalence of Physically Inactive Adults in Austria." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 18, no. 16: 8593.
Importance: Previous studies showed reduced self-reported physical activity levels in children due to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) mitigation measures, whereas limited data is available for objectively assessed health parameters. Objective: To examine the influence of these measures on the longitudinal development of cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) and body mass index (BMI) of primary school children. Design: Cohort study with baseline measurements in September 2019, before the COVID-19 mitigation measures and follow-ups in June and September 2020. Setting: Twelve randomly selected primary schools in urban and rural districts of Klagenfurt, Austria. Participants: Legal guardians of 860 children provided written consent. A total of 764 children (88.8%) aged 7-10 years completed all measurements and were included for analyses. Exposure: COVID-19 mitigation measures. Main Outcomes and Measures: The study was planned as a randomized controlled trial, but analyzed as a longitudinal study due to stopped intervention because of COVID-19 mitigation regulations. CRF was measured with a 6-min run test. Height and weight were objectively measured. Age- and gender-specific national and international standard deviation scores (SDS) were calculated for CRF and BMI. Changes over time were analysed using ANOVAs. Secondary analyses were performed for subgroups divided by gender and sports club membership. Results: From September 2019 to September 2020, CRF SDS decreased by -1.06 (95% CI, -1.13 to -1.00), with a similar rate of decrease in both boys and girls. In June 2020, BMI SDS had increased by 0.12 (95% CI, 0.06-0.16), and in September 2020 by 0.16 (95% CI, 0.12-0.20), compared to September 2019. The rate of increase in BMI SDS was higher in boys (0.23 [95% CI, 0.18-0.29]) than in girls (0.09 [95% CI, 0.04-0.15]). Over the 1-year period, the proportion of children with overweight or obesity increased from 20.3% to 24.1% (+3.8%, P < .001), according to International Obesity Taskforce thresholds. Conclusions and Relevance: COVID-19 mitigation measures have negative indirect consequences of on relevant health parameters of children. Since these mitigation measures continued after our last assessments, consequences will have increased. Collaborative efforts are required to negate and reverse these effects on children's health, to prevent long-term negative health consequences.
Gerald Jarnig; Johannes Jaunig; Mireille N.M. van Poppel. Changes in cardiorespiratory fitness and body mass index due to COVID-19 mitigation measures in Austrian children aged 7 to 10 years. 2021, 1 .
AMA StyleGerald Jarnig, Johannes Jaunig, Mireille N.M. van Poppel. Changes in cardiorespiratory fitness and body mass index due to COVID-19 mitigation measures in Austrian children aged 7 to 10 years. . 2021; ():1.
Chicago/Turabian StyleGerald Jarnig; Johannes Jaunig; Mireille N.M. van Poppel. 2021. "Changes in cardiorespiratory fitness and body mass index due to COVID-19 mitigation measures in Austrian children aged 7 to 10 years." , no. : 1.
Governments have restricted public life during the COVID-19 pandemic, inter alia closing sports facilities and gyms. As regular exercise is essential for health, this study examined the effect of pandemic-related confinements on physical activity (PA) levels. A multinational survey was performed in 14 countries. Times spent in moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) as well as in vigorous physical activity only (VPA) were assessed using the Nordic Physical Activity Questionnaire (short form). Data were obtained for leisure and occupational PA pre- and during restrictions. Compliance with PA guidelines was calculated based on the recommendations of the World Health Organization (WHO). In total, n = 13,503 respondents (39 ± 15 years, 59% females) were surveyed. Compared to pre-restrictions, overall self-reported PA declined by 41% (MVPA) and 42.2% (VPA). Reductions were higher for occupational vs. leisure time, young and old vs. middle-aged persons, previously more active vs. less active individuals, but similar between men and women. Compared to pre-pandemic, compliance with WHO guidelines decreased from 80.9% (95% CI: 80.3–81.7) to 62.5% (95% CI: 61.6–63.3). Results suggest PA levels have substantially decreased globally during the COVID-19 pandemic. Key stakeholders should consider strategies to mitigate loss in PA in order to preserve health during the pandemic.
Jan Wilke; Lisa Mohr; Adam Tenforde; Pascal Edouard; Chiara Fossati; Marcela González-Gross; Celso Sánchez Ramírez; Fernando Laiño; Benedict Tan; Julian Pillay; Fabio Pigozzi; David Jimenez-Pavon; Bernhard Novak; Johannes Jaunig; Mandy Zhang; Mireille van Poppel; Christoph Heidt; Steffen Willwacher; Gustavo Yuki; Daniel Lieberman; Lutz Vogt; Evert Verhagen; Luiz Hespanhol; Karsten Hollander. A Pandemic within the Pandemic? Physical Activity Levels Substantially Decreased in Countries Affected by COVID-19. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2021, 18, 2235 .
AMA StyleJan Wilke, Lisa Mohr, Adam Tenforde, Pascal Edouard, Chiara Fossati, Marcela González-Gross, Celso Sánchez Ramírez, Fernando Laiño, Benedict Tan, Julian Pillay, Fabio Pigozzi, David Jimenez-Pavon, Bernhard Novak, Johannes Jaunig, Mandy Zhang, Mireille van Poppel, Christoph Heidt, Steffen Willwacher, Gustavo Yuki, Daniel Lieberman, Lutz Vogt, Evert Verhagen, Luiz Hespanhol, Karsten Hollander. A Pandemic within the Pandemic? Physical Activity Levels Substantially Decreased in Countries Affected by COVID-19. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2021; 18 (5):2235.
Chicago/Turabian StyleJan Wilke; Lisa Mohr; Adam Tenforde; Pascal Edouard; Chiara Fossati; Marcela González-Gross; Celso Sánchez Ramírez; Fernando Laiño; Benedict Tan; Julian Pillay; Fabio Pigozzi; David Jimenez-Pavon; Bernhard Novak; Johannes Jaunig; Mandy Zhang; Mireille van Poppel; Christoph Heidt; Steffen Willwacher; Gustavo Yuki; Daniel Lieberman; Lutz Vogt; Evert Verhagen; Luiz Hespanhol; Karsten Hollander. 2021. "A Pandemic within the Pandemic? Physical Activity Levels Substantially Decreased in Countries Affected by COVID-19." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 18, no. 5: 2235.
Matteo C Sattler; Barbara E Ainsworth; Lars B Andersen; Charlie Foster; Maria Hagströmer; Johannes Jaunig; Paul Kelly; Harold W Kohl Iii; Charles E Matthews; Pekka Oja; Stephanie A Prince; Mireille N M van Poppel. Physical activity self-reports: past or future? British Journal of Sports Medicine 2021, 55, 889 -890.
AMA StyleMatteo C Sattler, Barbara E Ainsworth, Lars B Andersen, Charlie Foster, Maria Hagströmer, Johannes Jaunig, Paul Kelly, Harold W Kohl Iii, Charles E Matthews, Pekka Oja, Stephanie A Prince, Mireille N M van Poppel. Physical activity self-reports: past or future? British Journal of Sports Medicine. 2021; 55 (16):889-890.
Chicago/Turabian StyleMatteo C Sattler; Barbara E Ainsworth; Lars B Andersen; Charlie Foster; Maria Hagströmer; Johannes Jaunig; Paul Kelly; Harold W Kohl Iii; Charles E Matthews; Pekka Oja; Stephanie A Prince; Mireille N M van Poppel. 2021. "Physical activity self-reports: past or future?" British Journal of Sports Medicine 55, no. 16: 889-890.
Estimation of the intensity of physical activity (PA) based on absolute accelerometer cut points (Cp) likely over- or underestimates intensity for a specific individual. The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between absolute moderate intensity Cp and the first ventilatory threshold (VT1). A group of 24 pregnant and 15 nonpregnant women who performed a submaximal incremental walking test with measures of ventilatory parameters and accelerations from three different accelerometers on the wrist (ActiGraph wGT3X-BT, GENEActiv, Axivity AX3) and one on the hip (Actigraph wGT3X-BT) were analyzed. Cp were determined corresponding to 3 metabolic equivalents of task (MET), using the conventional MET definition (Cp3.5) (3.5 mL/kg×min) and individual resting metabolic rate (Cpind). The ventilatory equivalent (VE/VO2) was used to determine VT1. Accelerations at VT1 were significantly higher (p < 0.01) compared to Cp3.5 and Cpind in both groups. Cp3.5 and Cpind were significantly different in nonpregnant (p < 0.01) but not in pregnant women. Walking speed at VT1 (5.7 ± 0.5/6.2 ± 0.8 km/h) was significantly lower (p < 0.01) in pregnant compared to nonpregnant women and correspondent to 3.8 ± 0.7/4.9 ± 1.4 conventional METs. Intensity at absolute Cp was lower compared to the intensity at VT1 independent of the device or placement in pregnant and nonpregnant women. Therefore, we recommend individually tailored cut points such as the VT1 to better assess the effect of the intensity of PA.
Philipp Birnbaumer; Pavel Dietz; Estelle Watson; Gudani Mukoma; Alexander Müller; Matteo Sattler; Johannes Jaunig; Mireille Van Poppel; Peter Hofmann. Absolute Accelerometer-Based Intensity Prescription Compared to Physiological Variables in Pregnant and Nonpregnant Women. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2020, 17, 5651 .
AMA StylePhilipp Birnbaumer, Pavel Dietz, Estelle Watson, Gudani Mukoma, Alexander Müller, Matteo Sattler, Johannes Jaunig, Mireille Van Poppel, Peter Hofmann. Absolute Accelerometer-Based Intensity Prescription Compared to Physiological Variables in Pregnant and Nonpregnant Women. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2020; 17 (16):5651.
Chicago/Turabian StylePhilipp Birnbaumer; Pavel Dietz; Estelle Watson; Gudani Mukoma; Alexander Müller; Matteo Sattler; Johannes Jaunig; Mireille Van Poppel; Peter Hofmann. 2020. "Absolute Accelerometer-Based Intensity Prescription Compared to Physiological Variables in Pregnant and Nonpregnant Women." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 17, no. 16: 5651.
Background Questionnaires provide valuable information about physical activity (PA) behaviors in older adults. Until now, no firm recommendations for the most qualified questionnaires for older adults have been provided. Objectives This review is an update of a previous systematic review, published in 2010, and aims to summarize, appraise and compare the measurement properties of all available self-administered questionnaires assessing PA in older adults. Methods We included the articles evaluated in the previous review and conducted a new search in PubMed, Embase, and SPORTDiscus from September 2008 to December 2019, using the following inclusion criteria (1) the purpose of the study was to evaluate at least one measurement property (reliability, measurement error, hypothesis testing for construct validity, responsiveness) of a self-administered questionnaire; (2) the questionnaire intended to measure PA; (3) the questionnaire covered at least one domain of PA; (4) the study was performed in the general, healthy population of older adults; (5) the mean age of the study population was > 55 years; and (6) the article was published in English. Based on the Quality Assessment of Physical Activity Questionnaires (QAPAQ) checklist, we evaluated the quality and results of the studies. The content validity of all included questionnaires was also evaluated using the reviewers’ rating. The quality of the body of evidence was evaluated for the overall construct of each questionnaire (e.g., total PA), moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) and walking using a modified Grading of Recommendation, Assessment, Development, and Evaluation (GRADE) approach. Results In total, 56 articles on 40 different questionnaires (14 from the previous review and 26 from the update) were included. Reliability was assessed for 22, measurement error for four and hypotheses testing for construct validity for 38 different questionnaires. Evidence for responsiveness was available for one questionnaire. For many questionnaires, only one measurement property was assessed in only a single study. Sufficient content validity was considered for 22 questionnaires. All questionnaires displayed large measurement errors. Only versions of two questionnaires showed both sufficient reliability and hypotheses testing for construct validity, namely the Physical Activity Scale for the Elderly (PASE; English version, Turkish version) for the assessment of total PA, and the Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior Questionnaire (PASB-Q; English version) for the assessment of MVPA. The quality of evidence for these results ranged from very low to high. Conclusions Until more high-quality evidence is available, we recommend the PASE for measuring total PA and the PASB-Q for measuring MVPA in older adults. However, they are not equally qualified among different languages. Future studies on the most promising questionnaires should cover all relevant measurement properties. We recommend using and improving existing PA questionnaires—instead of developing new ones—and considering the strengths and weaknesses of each PA measurement instrument for a particular purpose.
Matteo C. Sattler; Johannes Jaunig; Christoph Tösch; Estelle D. Watson; Lidwine B. Mokkink; Pavel Dietz; Mireille N. M. Van Poppel. Current Evidence of Measurement Properties of Physical Activity Questionnaires for Older Adults: An Updated Systematic Review. Sports Medicine 2020, 50, 1271 -1315.
AMA StyleMatteo C. Sattler, Johannes Jaunig, Christoph Tösch, Estelle D. Watson, Lidwine B. Mokkink, Pavel Dietz, Mireille N. M. Van Poppel. Current Evidence of Measurement Properties of Physical Activity Questionnaires for Older Adults: An Updated Systematic Review. Sports Medicine. 2020; 50 (7):1271-1315.
Chicago/Turabian StyleMatteo C. Sattler; Johannes Jaunig; Christoph Tösch; Estelle D. Watson; Lidwine B. Mokkink; Pavel Dietz; Mireille N. M. Van Poppel. 2020. "Current Evidence of Measurement Properties of Physical Activity Questionnaires for Older Adults: An Updated Systematic Review." Sports Medicine 50, no. 7: 1271-1315.
Background Combining the strengths of physical activity (PA) diaries and questionnaires may be needed to improve the unsatisfying measurement quality of existing PA questionnaires. This study investigated the construct validity of a short PA questionnaire (Physical Activity Questionnaire for 24 h [PAQ24]) with a recall period of one day. Methods In this cross-sectional study, participants completed the PAQ24 on seven consecutive days while wearing an accelerometer (GENEActiv). Thereafter, the Global Physical Activity Questionnaire (GPAQ) was completed. Spearman correlation coefficients and Bland-Altman analysis were used to assess construct validity. Results Overall, 50 active adults (11 women, mean age = 25.1 ± 2.5) participated. Relative agreements between Total PA of PAQ24 and accelerometer were 0.37 ≤ ρ ≤ 0.72 for each day with satisfying agreement on five out of seven days. Weekly relative agreement for Total PA was moderate (ρ = 0.44). Relative agreements between PAQ24 and GPAQ were ρ = 0.43 for Total PA. Daily and weekly absolute agreements were poor indicated by wide limits of agreement. Conclusions In contrast to weekly Total PA, the majority of daily results of the PAQ24 showed satisfying construct validity. A short recall period may improve the measurement quality of PA questionnaires, but measurement errors and the costs of multiple administrations must be considered in future studies.
B. Novak; P. Holler; J. Jaunig; W. Ruf; M. N. M. Van Poppel; M. C. Sattler. Do we have to reduce the recall period? Validity of a daily physical activity questionnaire (PAQ24) in young active adults. BMC Public Health 2020, 20, 1 -12.
AMA StyleB. Novak, P. Holler, J. Jaunig, W. Ruf, M. N. M. Van Poppel, M. C. Sattler. Do we have to reduce the recall period? Validity of a daily physical activity questionnaire (PAQ24) in young active adults. BMC Public Health. 2020; 20 (1):1-12.
Chicago/Turabian StyleB. Novak; P. Holler; J. Jaunig; W. Ruf; M. N. M. Van Poppel; M. C. Sattler. 2020. "Do we have to reduce the recall period? Validity of a daily physical activity questionnaire (PAQ24) in young active adults." BMC Public Health 20, no. 1: 1-12.
With the PERMA theory, Seligman (2011) postulates that well-being consists of five independently measurable factors: Positive Emotions (P), Engagement (E), Positive Relationships (R), Meaning (M) and Accomplishment (A). The PERMA-Profiler provides the first questionnaire, which measures all five well-being domains in an economical and reliable way. In order to test the validity of the questionnaire in German speaking countries, a German version of the PERMA-Profiler was developed and evaluated in a large sample (N = 854). The results provide evidence for acceptable reliability, very good construct validity (factorial and convergent) and first indications for measurement invariance, for both gender and nationality. Compared to three theoretically competing models, the inter-correlated Five-Factor Model turned out to be the most appropriate statistical model to describe the collected data. It revealed the best trade-off between model fit, parsimony and theoretical interpretability. Our results support the hypothesis of a multidimensional PERMA theory, which gives a closer insight in at least some of the building blocks of well-being. Therefore, the PERMA theory can be seen as a useful extension to a unidimensional subjective well-being approach. Like the English original, the German version of the PERMA-Profiler allows to measure well-being economically across multiple well-being domains. Therefore, the PERMA-Profiler can be recommended as a valid well-being screening instrument for the German speaking adult population.
Martin Wammerl; Johannes Jaunig; Thomas Mairunteregger; Philip Streit. The German Version of the PERMA-Profiler: Evidence for Construct and Convergent Validity of the PERMA Theory of Well-Being in German Speaking Countries. Journal of Well-Being Assessment 2019, 3, 75 -96.
AMA StyleMartin Wammerl, Johannes Jaunig, Thomas Mairunteregger, Philip Streit. The German Version of the PERMA-Profiler: Evidence for Construct and Convergent Validity of the PERMA Theory of Well-Being in German Speaking Countries. Journal of Well-Being Assessment. 2019; 3 (2-3):75-96.
Chicago/Turabian StyleMartin Wammerl; Johannes Jaunig; Thomas Mairunteregger; Philip Streit. 2019. "The German Version of the PERMA-Profiler: Evidence for Construct and Convergent Validity of the PERMA Theory of Well-Being in German Speaking Countries." Journal of Well-Being Assessment 3, no. 2-3: 75-96.
Physical literacy (PL), given as a multidimensional construct, is considered a person's capacity and commitment to a physically active lifestyle. We investigated the effect of a holistic physical exercise training on PL among physically inactive adults. A non-randomised controlled study was conducted. Thirty-one physically inactive adults in the intervention group (IG; 81% females, 44 ± 16 years) participated in a holistic physical exercise training intervention once weekly for 15 weeks. A matched, non-exercising control group (CG) consisted of 30 physically inactive adults (80% female, 45 ± 11 years). PL, compliance and sociodemographic parameters were measured. PL was evaluated by a questionnaire, covering five domains: physical activity behaviour, attitude towards a physically active lifestyle, exercise motivation, knowledge and self-confidence/self-efficacy. Data were analysed using ANCOVA models, adjusted for age, gender and BMI at baseline. At post-training intervention, the IG showed significant improvements in PL (p = 0.001) and in the domains physical activity behaviour (p = 0.02) and exercise self-confidence/self-efficacy (p = 0.001), with no changes overserved for the CG regarding PL and those domains. No intervention effect were found for the other three domains, i.e. attitude, knowledge and motivation. Additionally, for the IG baseline BMI was identified to be positively correlated with physical exercise-induced improvements in PL (β = 0.51, p = 0.01). The results from this study are very useful for further public health activities, which aim at helping physically inactive adults to adopt a physically active lifestyle as well as for the development of further PL intervention strategies. This pilot-study was a first attempt to measure PL in inactive adults. Yet, a validated measurement tool is still not available. Further research is necessary to determine the psychometric properties for this PL questionnaire. German Clinical Trials Register (DRKS), DRKS00013991 , date of registration: 09.02.2018, retrospectively registered.
Peter Holler; Johannes Jaunig; Frank-Michael Amort; Silvia Tuttner; Kathrin Hofer-Fischanger; Dietmar Wallner; Helmut Simi; Alexander Müller; Mireille Nicoline Maria Van Poppel; Othmar Moser. Holistic physical exercise training improves physical literacy among physically inactive adults: a pilot intervention study. BMC Public Health 2019, 19, 393 .
AMA StylePeter Holler, Johannes Jaunig, Frank-Michael Amort, Silvia Tuttner, Kathrin Hofer-Fischanger, Dietmar Wallner, Helmut Simi, Alexander Müller, Mireille Nicoline Maria Van Poppel, Othmar Moser. Holistic physical exercise training improves physical literacy among physically inactive adults: a pilot intervention study. BMC Public Health. 2019; 19 (1):393.
Chicago/Turabian StylePeter Holler; Johannes Jaunig; Frank-Michael Amort; Silvia Tuttner; Kathrin Hofer-Fischanger; Dietmar Wallner; Helmut Simi; Alexander Müller; Mireille Nicoline Maria Van Poppel; Othmar Moser. 2019. "Holistic physical exercise training improves physical literacy among physically inactive adults: a pilot intervention study." BMC Public Health 19, no. 1: 393.
Behavior change apps are widespread, but the scientific base of the app-concept is rarely disclosed. The aim of this article is to present the methodological approach used for the development of a so-called “fitness feedback demonstrator” within an already existing journey planner web app to motivate people to increase their physical activity behavior while using public transport. Firstly, we introduce the behavior change theories applied for the design of the feedback, followed by the analysis of focus-group discussions about the desired content of the fitness feedback. Secondly, we describe how we conducted a field test to measure the number of steps taken when using public transport. Finally, we used the feedback from potential users in terms of design/attractiveness and comprehensibility of the added fitness information. The “fitness feedback demonstrator” is a good practical example of how to make use of the different research expertise to develop a theory-based tool to encourage persons to integrate physical activity into their daily routines.
Elisabeth Füssl; Johannes Jaunig; Sylvia Titze. ROUTINE: The Development of a Physical Activity Promoting Journey Planner Web App. Social Sciences 2019, 8, 82 .
AMA StyleElisabeth Füssl, Johannes Jaunig, Sylvia Titze. ROUTINE: The Development of a Physical Activity Promoting Journey Planner Web App. Social Sciences. 2019; 8 (3):82.
Chicago/Turabian StyleElisabeth Füssl; Johannes Jaunig; Sylvia Titze. 2019. "ROUTINE: The Development of a Physical Activity Promoting Journey Planner Web App." Social Sciences 8, no. 3: 82.
In order to assess physical activity (PA) during pregnancy, it is important to choose the instrument with the best measurement properties. To systematically summarize, appraise, and compare the measurement properties of all self-administered questionnaires assessing PA in pregnancy. We searched PubMed, Embase, and SPORTDiscus with the following inclusion criteria: (i) the study reported at least one measurement property (reliability, criterion validity, construct validity, responsiveness) of a self-administered questionnaire; (ii) the questionnaire intended to measure PA; (iii) the questionnaire was evaluated in healthy pregnant women; and (iv) the study was published in English. We evaluated results, quality of individual studies, and quality of evidence using a standardized checklist (Quality Assessment of Physical Activity Questionnaires [QAPAQ]) and the GRADE (Grading of Recommendation, Assessment, Development, and Evaluation) approach. Seventeen articles, reporting 18 studies of 11 different PA questionnaires (17 versions), were included. Most questionnaire versions showed insufficient measurement properties. Only the French and Turkish versions of the Pregnancy Physical Activity Questionnaire (PPAQ) showed both sufficient reliability and construct validity. However, all versions of the PPAQ pooled together showed insufficient construct validity. The quality of individual studies was usually high for reliability but varied considerably for construct validity. Overall, the quality of evidence was very low to moderate. We recommend the PPAQ to assess PA in pregnancy, although the pooled results revealed insufficient construct validity. The lack of appropriate standards in data collection and processing criteria for objective devices in measuring PA during pregnancy attenuates the quality of evidence. Therefore, research on the validity of comparison instruments in pregnancy followed by consensus on validation reference criteria and standards of PA measurement is needed.
Matteo C. Sattler; Johannes Jaunig; Estelle D. Watson; Mireille N. M. Van Poppel; Lidwine B. Mokkink; Caroline B. Terwee; Pavel Dietz. Physical Activity Questionnaires for Pregnancy: A Systematic Review of Measurement Properties. Sports Medicine 2018, 48, 2317 -2346.
AMA StyleMatteo C. Sattler, Johannes Jaunig, Estelle D. Watson, Mireille N. M. Van Poppel, Lidwine B. Mokkink, Caroline B. Terwee, Pavel Dietz. Physical Activity Questionnaires for Pregnancy: A Systematic Review of Measurement Properties. Sports Medicine. 2018; 48 (10):2317-2346.
Chicago/Turabian StyleMatteo C. Sattler; Johannes Jaunig; Estelle D. Watson; Mireille N. M. Van Poppel; Lidwine B. Mokkink; Caroline B. Terwee; Pavel Dietz. 2018. "Physical Activity Questionnaires for Pregnancy: A Systematic Review of Measurement Properties." Sports Medicine 48, no. 10: 2317-2346.