Criterion validity of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire Short Form against activPAL in overweight and obese adults: a cross-sectional study
The IPAQ-SF demonstrates moderate validity and reliability in assessing sedentary behaviour and insufficient PA among overweight and obese Chinese adults. It can be used to identify physically inactive individuals for targeted interventions and monitor changes in sedentary behaviour.
Authors
- Dyt Fong (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7365-9146)
- Jundi Yang
- W. Chen
- Mandy Ho (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4460-7969)
- Wanyang Li (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7113-3789)
Institutions
- Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College (CN)
- Peking Union Medical College Hospital (CN)
- University of Hong Kong (HK)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMJ Open
- Published
- 2026-02-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2025-101626
- Primary Topic
- Physical Activity and Health
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Peking Union Medical College Hospital
- Peking Union Medical College