June 15, 1991American Journal of Epidemiology
Comparison of Two Methods of Assessing Physical Activity in the Coronary Artery Risk Development in Young Adults (CARDIA) Study
Key result
The Physical Activity History questionnaire was more strongly associated with physiologic variables than the Physical Activity Recall questionnaire, making it a more valid measure in young adults.
Why the study?
Does the Physical Activity History questionnaire provide a more valid measure of habitual physical activity compared to the Physical Activity Recall questionnaire in young adults?
Population
4,956 young blacks and whites aged 18-30 years at the baseline examination of the Coronary Artery Risk…
Comparison
Physical Activity History questionnaire vs Physical Activity Recall questionnaire
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
Discussion
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Implication
Physical Activity History may better capture habitual activity in young adults; leaves open whether it should replace Recall in research or practice.
Study Design
Type
Cross-Sectional (n=4,956)
Structured PICO
Does the Physical Activity History questionnaire provide a more valid measure of habitual physical activity compared to the Physical Activity Recall questionnaire in young adults?
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Population
4,956 young black and white adults aged 18-30 years assessed for physical activity at the baseline examination of a longitudinal study of cardiovascular risk factors.
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Exposure
Physical Activity History questionnaire (quantified participation in 13 specific activities during the previous year)
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Comparator
Physical Activity Recall questionnaire (categorized all activity during the previous week)
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Outcome
Characterization of activity levels of sociodemographic subgroups and associations with known physiologic correlates of physical activity (e.g., treadmill test duration)patient reported
Limitations
- Findings may only be appropriate in this age group
- Findings may only be appropriate in this age group (18-30 years)
Cite This Study
Sidney et al. (1991) conducted a cross-sectional in cardiovascular risk factors (n=4,956). Physical Activity History questionnaire vs. Physical Activity Recall questionnaire was evaluated on associations with known physiologic correlates of physical activity. The Physical Activity History questionnaire was more strongly associated with physiologic variables than the Physical Activity Recall questionnaire, making it a more valid measure in young adults.