Pregnancy physical activity questionnaire (PPAQ): Translation and cross cultural adaption of an Arabic version

• DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0230420
• Publication Date: 2020-03-30T13:27:24Z
• Authors: Tatiana Papazian; Nada El Osta; Hala Hout; Daisy El Chammas; Nour El Helou; Hassan Younes; Georges Abi Tayeh; Lydia Rabbaa Khabbaz
• Keywords: Adult; [SDV]Life Sciences [q-bio]; Science; Body mass index GWG; GWG; Motor Activity; PPAQ; Metabolic equivalent for task PA; Body Mass Index; BMI; Young Adult; 03 medical and health sciences; 0302 clinical medicine; 5. Gender equality; Pregnancy; Surveys and Questionnaires; Physical activity PPAQ; American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists BMI; Humans; Translations; Exercise; gestational weight gain MET; Body mass index; Pregnancy physical activity questionnaire; Language; Physical activity; 4. Education; Q; R; 3. Good health; ACOG; American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists; Metabolic equivalent for task; gestational weight gain; MET; Medicine; Female; Pregnant Women; Sedentary Behavior; PA; Research Article

Introduction Physical activity level during pregnancy is unknown in Middle Eastern and North African countries, since no valid tools assessing it exist Arabic. The aim of this study to culturally adapt translate Arabic an internationally validated instrument, the Pregnancy Activity Questionnaire (PPAQ), measure physical pregnant women using adapted PPAQ, version. This tool time-sparing, self-administered only one taking into account childcare household chores. Methods After following guidelines for translation back-translation by certified translators, a committee composed professionals field reviewed each item its comprehensibility. version PPAQ was tested on sample 179 Lebanese women, from different educational backgrounds, socioeconomic status gestational ages. Results Cross-cultural adaptations were applied newly translated version, thus questions referring some types outdoor activities excluded final format. Our results reported that 51% 1.7% engage respectively light high intensity activity, while 18% had sedentary lifestyle. Occupational type significantly more performed having higher education (p value 0.001), as opposed those who attended school, physically active 0.038). Second trimester period where household, caregiving 0.031), whereas their third occupational 0.001). Sport-oriented reporting good 0.03). Age crowding index correlated with occupational, values 0.004, 0.008 respectively). No significant correlations observed pre-gestational body mass levels. Conclusion A will help researchers Arab countries identify levels consequently emit specific relative importance benefits daily lifestyle throughout gestation.