Abstract
Objective: The objective was to validate self-reported physical activity based on a daily activity record (DAR) with concurrent pedometer and 7-day physical activity-recall questionnaire data. Design: The design was a one-group descriptive correlational study. Sample: The sample consisted of 25 working women with a mean age of 39.8 years, 92% Caucasian, and 63% with a combined family income of $60,000 or greater. Measurements: Three instruments: (a) DAR, a self-reported record of moderate or higher intensity physical activities including household, exercise, leisure, and occupational. Metabolic equivalent unit (MET) scores were calculated from the self-report data, (b) 7-day physical activity recall, and (3) Yamax pedometers (SW-701) measured number of steps. Results: MET scores based on the DAR (n = 22) were strongly associated with both pedometer data (Spearman's rho = 0.607, p = 0.003) and 7-day physical activity-recall data (Spearman's rho = 0.542, p = 0.009). Conclusion: The results of this validation study indicated a statistically significant correlation of self-reported physical activity (DAR) with pedometer values and 7-day physical activity-recall data. The DAR may be useful for measuring physical activity in community health programs and in community-based research.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 88-94 |
| Number of pages | 7 |
| Journal | Public Health Nursing |
| Volume | 23 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Jan 1 2006 |
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Keywords
- Measurement
- Pedometer
- Physical activity diary
- Validity
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Nursing(all)
- Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
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Self-reported physical activity validated by pedometer : A pilot study. / Speck, Barbara J.; Looney, Stephen W.
In: Public Health Nursing, Vol. 23, No. 1, 01.01.2006, p. 88-94.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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