Table 1. Description of previous-day recall instruments and study designs
| 听 | ACT24: PA | PAR: IA | MARCA: AU | cpar24: DE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Instrument Characteristics | ||||
鈥僊ode of administration | self-administered via computer | computer-assisted telephone interview | computer-assisted telephone interview | self-administered via computer |
鈥僋umber of activities | 213 | 270 | 520 | 262 |
鈥僀ontextual and behavioral domains | Sleep/napping; Personal care; Household chores; Transportation; Communicating; Leisure/social; Shopping/errands/appointments; Caring/play; Work for pay; Exercise/sports/recreation; Lawn and garden; Maintenance/repair; Church/spiritual; Miscellaneous | Location: Work/Volunteer; Home Indoors; Home Outdoors; Transportation; Community Primary purpose: Work (paid job); Home/family; Volunteering; Exercise/Sports; Education; Leisure | Physical activity; Screen time; Chores; Work/study; Sociocultural; Self-care; Transport; Sleep; Quiet time | Sleep/reclining; Personal care; Food preparation/eating; Walking/transportation; Household chores; Occupational activity; Shopping/errands/appointments; Leisure/hobbies; Sports; Family and social; Outdoor; Lawn and garden; Miscellaneous |
鈥僉ength of recall completion | median 30 minutes | mean 20 minutes | mean 15 minutes | mean 30 minutes |
鈥僋umber activities reported/day | 24.2 (SD=7.9) | 25.3 (SD=7.6) | 32.8 (SD=11.7) | 23.1 (SD=9.7) |
鈥僀ompendium used | Ainsworth 2000 | Ainsworth 2011 | Ainsworth 2011; Ridley 2008 | Ainsworth 2011 |
鈥傾ssessment of Posturea | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
鈥僑edentary classification | Sitting or reclining activities during waking day, and low energy expenditure (typically < 1.8 METs)a | Any waking activity 鈮� 1.5 METs, regardless of body position | Any activity expected to elicit 鈮� 1.5 METs undertaken in a seated or lying position while awake | Any out of bed activity 鈮� 1.5 METs, regardless of body position |
鈥僉ight intensity activity | Non-sedentary, < 3 METs | 1.6 to 2.9 METs | 1.6 to 2.9 METs | 1.6 to 2.9 METs |
鈥僊oderate-vigorous activity | 鈮� 3 METs | 鈮� 3 METs | 鈮� 3 METs | 鈮� 3 METs |
Study Design(s) | ||||
鈥僑ample-size (N) | 1,020 | 1,468 | 2,307 | 3,491 |
鈥傾ge range | 50-74 yrs | 20-69 yrs | 16-93 yrs | 20-69 yrs |
鈥僉辞肠补迟颈辞苍 | Pittsburgh, PA USA | Iowa, USA | Australia, New Zealand | Germany |
鈥僑tudy type | Observational | Observational | Observation; interventions | Observational |
鈥僑ampling frame | Convenience sample | Stratified random sample | Convenience sample | Stratified random sample |
鈥僒ime-frame (calendar years) | 2012-13 | 2014-18 | 2008-16 | 2014-present |