Validation of the Pregnancy Physical Activity Questionnaire (PPAQ)

Abstract

The results of many studies confirm the positive effect of physical activity during pregnancy on the health of both mother and child. Due to this, it is important to use standardised methods of its assessment. In 2004, Chasan-Taber et al. developed the Pregnancy Physical Activity Questionnaire (PPAQ ), taking into account household/caregiving activities, occupational activities, sports/exercise activities, transportation activities, and inactivity. Aim of the research: The validation of the Pregnancy Physical Activity Questionnaire (PPAQ ) by determination of its reproducibility.