Adaptación cultural del PPAQ (pregnancy physical activity questionnaire) en el contexto colombiano

Abstract

In Colombia there is no validated questionnaire to determine levels of physical activity in pregnant women. Therefore, it was decided to start this process through psychometric cultural adaptation and determination of the content validity of Physical Activity Questionnaire for Pregnant (CAFE). Objectives: To develop cultural adaptation to the language of the Colombian Spanish language CAFE. Methodology: A study of diagnostic tests, in which two translators (English-Spanish) and (English-Spanish) plus an expert committee composed of 6 professionals with research training profile and include physical activity is performed. Results: The obtained versions of the adaptation process, were submitted to a committee of experts that determined the content validity of the instrument, showing that the questionnaire has a validity index of Relevance (0,78) acceptable and relevance (0.85). On the other hand, it is worth mentioning that suggested adaptations to the questionnaire according to the suggestions made by the expert committee and after receiving permission from the author of the questionnaire. Finally, further research is necessary to completing the validation process including facial validity, construct, criterion and reliability CAFE. Conclusions: Since in our country do not have a questionnaire to measure AF in pregnancy becomes relevant the fact an instrument adapted to our context. It is suggested further research completing the validation process including facial validity, construct, criterion and reliability CAFE.