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[Development and validation of children physical activity questionnaire]

Xi Yang1, Lahong Ju2, Wentao Yu2

  • 1Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Beijing 102206, China.

Wei Sheng Yan Jiu = Journal of Hygiene Research
|December 24, 2021
PubMed

Insights

The developed 6-to 17-year-old Chinese children physical activity questionnaire (CCPAQ) effectively measures physical activity in children. This validated tool aids in evaluating the physical activity levels of young individuals in China.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Health
  • Exercise Science
  • Psychometrics

Background:

  • Accurate assessment of physical activity in children is crucial for public health.
  • Existing tools may not be suitable for the Chinese pediatric population.
  • Development of a culturally relevant and validated questionnaire is needed.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and validate the 6-to 17-year-old Chinese children physical activity questionnaire (CCPAQ).
  • To establish a reliable instrument for evaluating physical activity in Chinese children aged 6-17 years.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review, expert review, and preliminary investigation informed questionnaire development.
  • Factor analyses (exploratory and confirmatory) were conducted using SAS 9.4 and Mplus 8.0.
  • A sample of 119 children aged 6-17 from diverse regions of China participated.

Main Results:

  • The questionnaire assessed 33 modes and 7 types of physical activity.
  • Factor analyses supported a second-order 4-factor model and a first-order 7-factor model.
  • Model fit indices (χ²/df = 1.41 and 1.61) indicated acceptable model fit.

Conclusions:

  • The developed CCPAQ is an effective tool for measuring physical activity in Chinese children.
  • The CCPAQ provides a valid method for assessing physical activity patterns in this age group.
Abstract

Keywords:
childrenphysical activityquestionnairevalidation

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