Validity and Repeatability of a Modified Baecke Questionnaire on Physical Activity

Pols, Margreet A.; Peeters, Petra H.M.; Bueno-De-Mesquita, H. Bas; Ocké, Marga C.; Wentink, Coosje A; Kemper, H.C.G.; Collette, H. J. A.

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“…Repeatability of the Modified Baecke Questionnaire ranges from 0.65 to 0.89 and relative validity against a 3-day activity diary ranges from 0.56 for men to 0.44 for women (Pols et al, 1995). A Pearson's correlation coefficient of the 7-day recall interview and the Modified Baecke Questionnaire was 0.73 (P ¼ 0.001), demonstrating the convergent validity of the interview (Clarke, 2001).…”

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“…After preliminary trials, a 3-day activity diary was considered unacceptable by the participants due to the disruption caused to normal routines by doing this on a repeated basis and the inability to complete diaries during work hours. For this reason, a 7-day recall interview was chosen as the more acceptable method (Allied Dunbar National Fitness Survey, 1992;Clarke, 2001).The relative validity of activity via the 7-day recall interview was assessed by comparison with an established questionnaire (Modified Baecke Questionnaire of Habitual Activity; Pols et al, 1995) in 20 healthy nonpregnant women. The Modified Baecke Questionnaire comprises questions answered on a scale of 1-5 in three sections to produce a separate index on work, sport and leisure activity (each index ranging from 1 to 5).…”

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“…Prepregnancy activity was assessed retrospectively using the modified Baecke Questionnaire of Habitual Physical Activity (Pols et al, 1995). Additional baseline variables comprised maternal health value (Lau et al, 1986) and extroversion (Eysenck and Eysenck, 1975).…”

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Significant changes in physical activity among pregnant women in the UK as assessed by accelerometry and self-reported activity

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Objective: Research on the impact of maternal physical activity on pregnancy outcomes has often employed subjective measures of physical activity obtained by diary or questionnaire. This study investigates the feasibility of using accelerometry as an objective measure of physical activity of pregnant women compared with subjective data obtained via activity recall among pregnant women. Design: Activity data were collected prospectively on 57 women at 12, 16, 25, 34 and 38 weeks of gestation. Total daily physical activity was assessed by ambulatory accelerometer and activity interview (self-report). Maternal personality variables (health value, extroversion) were assessed by established scales. Setting: Leicestershire, UK. Subjects: Pregnant women were recruited by voluntary participation via antenatal booking clinics. In all, 64 pregnant women with low-risk pregnancy were enrolled onto the study, of whom 57 completed the study. Results: Mean 24 h physical activity levels (PAL) decreased significantly from second to third trimester as assessed by self-report interview (1.51-1.29 Metabolic Equivalent TEE-h/day, Po0.01) and accelerometry (200.05-147.42 counts/min, Po0.01). The correlation between the two measures declined as pregnancy progressed (r value ranging from 0.55 to 0.08). Compliance with the accelerometers declined from 90% at 12 weeks to 47% at 34 weeks (Po0.01). Compliance with the self-report interviews was 100%. Those who fully complied with the accelerometry demonstrated a significantly higher health value (Po0.05) and a significantly greater level of extroversion (Po0.05) than those who did not. Conclusions: Accelerometers and self-reported activity interviews both indicated a significant decline in PAL during pregnancy. Although subjects showed a willingness to use both methods, accelerometers resulted in variable compliance with 72 h monitoring. Both techniques may be limited by the need to measure low levels of physical activity during the third trimester. Sponsorship: Cambridge Neurotechnology Ltd, UK, assisted with the provision of Actiwatch accelerometers.

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“…Patients were asked to complete a questionnaire at home on dietary habits and physical activity (estimated by the modified Baecke questionnaire) [30]. Alcohol consumption, smoking habits, use of medication including the actual insulin dose, medical history (including duration of diabetes and diabetic microvascular complications), family history of CVD, hypertension, lipid disorders or diabetes mellitus were recorded during the visit at the research centre.…”

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High cumulative insulin exposure: a risk factor of atherosclerosis in type 1 diabetes?

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Background: Since insulin therapy might have an atherogenic effect, we studied the relationship between cumulative insulin dose and atherosclerosis in type 1 diabetes. We have focused on patients with type 1 diabetes instead of type 2 diabetes to minimise the effect of insulin resistance as a potential confounder. Methods: An observational study was performed in 215 subjects with type 1 diabetes treated with multiple insulin injection therapy. Atherosclerosis was assessed by measurement of carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT). Results: The cumulative dose of regular insulin showed a positive and significant relation with CIMT: increase of 21 m in CIMT per S.D. of insulin use (95% CI: 8-35 adjusted for gender and age), which remained unchanged after adjustment for duration of diabetes, HbA1c, BMI, pulse pressure, physical activity and carotid lumen diameter. A similar relation was found for intermediate-acting insulin: 15.5 m per S.D. (2-29), which was no longer present after further adjustment. Conclusions: These findings provide evidence that a high cumulative dose of regular insulin is a risk factor for atherosclerosis.

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“…For retired people or those discharged from duties, a second occupational activity needs to be considered. 22 If there is no second activity, adoption of a score of 1.000 is recommended. 20 For domestic activities, adoption of the moderate level in question 1 is recommended.…”

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Metodologia para a avaliação da atividade física habitual em homens com 50 anos ou mais

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Validity and Repeatability of a Modified Baecke Questionnaire on Physical Activity

Abstract: These data show that repeatability is good and relative validity as compared to an activity diary is moderate but well within the range of values found in other studies. The questionnaire is more valid in men than in women.

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Significant changes in physical activity among pregnant women in the UK as assessed by accelerometry and self-reported activity

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High cumulative insulin exposure: a risk factor of atherosclerosis in type 1 diabetes?

Metodologia para a avaliação da atividade física habitual em homens com 50 anos ou mais

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