Reliability and criterion validity of the Turkish version of the Recent Physical Activity Questionnaire

Authors

Kubra Ayse Dasdemir, Department of Health Care Services, Dogubayazit Ahmedi Hani Vocational School, Agri Ibrahim Cecen University, Agri, TurkiyeFollow
Sinem Suner-Keklik, Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Department, Health Sciences Faculty, Cumhuriyet University, Sivas, TurkiyeFollow
Gamze Cobanoglu, Güneysu Vocational School of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan University, Rize, TurkiyeFollow
Nevin A. Guzel, Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Gazi University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Ankara, TurkiyeFollow

Abstract

Background: This study aims to determine reliability and criterion validity of the Turkish version of the Recent Physical Activity Questionnaire (RPAQ). Materials and methods: The study included 146 individuals aged 18–45 years. Translation and cultural adaptation of the questionnaire was performed with regard to an appropriate procedure. Test–retest reliability was analyzed in terms of intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC). For assessment of validity of the questionnaire, the criterion validity method was used. Criterion validity was evaluated using a pedometer, which is an objective measurement tool. The correlation between the total number of steps recorded during a week and RPAQ scores was examined. The validity was evaluated using Spearman correlation analysis. Results: The ICC value was 0.96 for total PAEE (physical activity energy expenditure) and between 0.77 and 0.97 for home, work, recreation, and transportation PAEE. The duration of intensity levels varied between 0.80 and 0.97. Test–retest reliability of RPAQ was high. A moderate correlation (r = 0.472) was found between the total value of RPAQ and the number of steps, and a weak-to-moderate correlation (r = 0.210–0.442) was found for other dimensions. No correlation was found with home activities. Conclusion: The Turkish version of RPAQ is valid and reliable. RPAQ can be used to assess the physical activity level of the Turkish population.

Recommended Citation

Dasdemir KA, Suner-Keklik S, Cobanoglu G, Guzel NA. Reliability and criterion validity of the Turkish version of the Recent Physical Activity Questionnaire. Balt J Health Phys Act. 2025;17(1):Article3. DOI: 10.29359/BJHPA.17.1.03

Author ORCID Identifier

Kubra Ayse DASDEMIR; ORCID 0000-0003-4128-1382

Sinem SUNER-KEKLIK; ORCID 0000-0002-9506-3172

Gamze COBANOGLU; ORCID 0000-0003-0136-3607

Nevin A. GUZEL; ORCID 0000-0003-0467-7310

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