Test-retest reliability of a self-reported physical activity environment instrument for use in rural settings.
Aust J Rural Health
; 28(2): 168-179, 2020 Apr.
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ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
Little is known about how the physical environment impacts physical activity behaviour among rural populations, who are typically less active and at higher risk of chronic disease than urban dwellers. The lack of individual-level instruments to assess the physical environment in rural areas limits advancement of this field. Among rural adults, this study aimed to evaluate (a) the test-retest reliability of a self-reported questionnaire of individual-level perceptions of the physical activity environment, and (b) the stability of a self-reported physical activity questionnaire.DESIGN:
Cross-sectional questionnaire repeated twice, 2 weeks apart. The questionnaire included 94 items relating to the perceived physical environment (representing nine summary scores), demographic characteristics and physical activity.SETTING:
Rural Australia.PARTICIPANTS:
Rurally residing adults (≥18 years) across three Australian states. MAIN OUTCOMEMEASURES:
Test-retest reliability evaluated by weighted Kappa statistics (individual items) and intra-class correlations (summary scores).RESULTS:
A total of 292 participants (20% men) completed both questionnaires, on average 22 days apart. Test-retest reliability of individual items ranged from weighted Kappa 0.37-0.85 (median 0.59). Internal reliability for five summary scores was good to excellent (Cronbach's alpha 0.81-0.97). Test-retest reliability was good to excellent for six summary scores (intra-class correlations 0.67-0.77).CONCLUSIONS:
The findings indicated good to excellent test-retest reliability for most items, particularly "fixed" constructs for this new questionnaire measuring the perceived physical environment in rural populations. This study represents an important step towards improving measurement of physical activity environments in rural populations, potentially leading to better tailored interventions to promote active and healthy living in rural areas.Palavras-chave
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Assunto principal:
Psicometria
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População Rural
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Exercício Físico
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Meio Ambiente
Tipo de estudo:
Qualitative_research
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Risk_factors_studies
Aspecto:
Determinantes_sociais_saude
Limite:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Aust J Rural Health
Ano de publicação:
2020
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Article