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Validation of a Physical Activity and Health Questionnaire Evaluating Knowledge of WHO Recommendations among Colombians

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  • Sandra Milena Moreno-Lavaho

    (Universidad del Tolima, Condominio La Samaria Casa C 15 Ibagué, Tolima 730006299, Colombia)

  • María Mendoza-Muñoz

    (Health, Economy, Motricity and Education Research Group (HEME), Faculty of Sport Sciences, University of Extremadura, 10003 Cáceres, Spain)

  • José C. Adsuar

    (Health, Economy, Motricity and Education Research Group (HEME), Faculty of Sport Sciences, University of Extremadura, 10003 Cáceres, Spain)

  • Jorge Carlos-Vivas

    (Health, Economy, Motricity and Education Research Group (HEME), Faculty of Sport Sciences, University of Extremadura, 10003 Cáceres, Spain)

  • Jorge Rojo-Ramos

    (Health, Economy, Motricity and Education Research Group (HEME), Faculty of Sport Sciences, University of Extremadura, 10003 Cáceres, Spain)

  • Fernando Manzano-Redondo

    (Health, Economy, Motricity and Education Research Group (HEME), Faculty of Sport Sciences, University of Extremadura, 10003 Cáceres, Spain)

  • Jorge Pérez-Gómez

    (Health, Economy, Motricity and Education Research Group (HEME), Faculty of Sport Sciences, University of Extremadura, 10003 Cáceres, Spain)

Abstract

Knowledge of physical activity (PA) can be considered a predictor of public health for society. Thus, this study aims to show content validity of the “Knowledge Questionnaire on World Health Organization (WHO) Recommendations on PA and Health” (CUAFYS-A) and reference values on adults’ knowledge of the WHO recommendations on PA. This is a quantitative, non-experimental, descriptive, and cross-sectional study, in which 579 adults completed an online questionnaire with demographic data. The questionnaire was made up of 9 items to measure PA related to knowledge. For the elaboration of the items of the questionnaire a disciplinary team formed it and for the analysis of results, a descriptive analysis of these was applied. Then an inferential analysis was performed, content validity, construct validity, and reliability were analyzed. The CUAFYS-A after its content analysis, obtained appropriate results in terms of pertinence and relevance; additionally, it showed Cronbach’s alpha coefficient of 0.62. Thereby, it was concluded the CUAFYS-A questionnaire proved to be a valid and reliable instrument to show reference values and to evaluate the knowledge of adults of PA and health according to the WHO recommendations.

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  • Sandra Milena Moreno-Lavaho & María Mendoza-Muñoz & José C. Adsuar & Jorge Carlos-Vivas & Jorge Rojo-Ramos & Fernando Manzano-Redondo & Jorge Pérez-Gómez, 2021. "Validation of a Physical Activity and Health Questionnaire Evaluating Knowledge of WHO Recommendations among Colombians," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(7), pages 1-12, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:18:y:2021:i:7:p:3526-:d:525906
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    1. Olaia Eizagirre-Sagastibeltza & Uxue Fernandez-Lasa & Javier Yanci & Estibaliz Romaratezabala & Ruth Cayero & Iñaki Iturrioz & Oidui Usabiaga, 2022. "Design and Validation of a Questionnaire to Assess the Leisure Time Physical Activity of Adult Women in Gipuzkoa," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(9), pages 1-18, May.

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