The Greek Version of Modified Baecke Questionnaire

Validity and Reliability of the Greek Version of the Modified Baecke Questionnaire

The purpose of this study was to translate and investigate the validity and reliability of the modified Baecke Physical Activity Questionnaire (mBQ) in the Greek adult population.

The purpose of this study was to translate and investigate the validity and reliability of the modified Baecke Physical Activity Questionnaire (mBQ) in the Greek adult population. The cross-cultural adaptation of the mBQ was performed according to official guidelines.The reliability was determined by filling out the mBQ, two times, one week apart. For validation, the scores between the mBQ and the IPAQ were compared and the correlation between mBQ and VO2max and between mBQ and interview (METS) were assessed.

Inclusion Criteria:

1. age above 18
2. Greek native speakers
3. Greek inhabitants
4. sufficient cognitive functioning.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. poor health status,
2. diagnosed with cardiovascular diseases
3. cardiac pacemaker,
4. medication that prevents exercise activity
5. neurological disorders with effect on the lower body
6. musculoskeletal disorders or injuries on the lower body in the last 3 months
7. PAR-Q health risk assessment form