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ArticlePloS one2022

Criterion validity of the Saltin-Grimby Physical Activity Level Scale in adolescents. The Fit Futures Study.

Sigurd K Beldo, Nils Abel Aars, Tore Christoffersen, Anne-Sofie Furberg, Peder A Halvorsen, Bjørge Herman Hansen, Alexander Horsch, Edvard H Sagelv, Shaheen Syed, Bente Morseth

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Article in PloS one, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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4 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 10 citations in OpenAlex.

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5 · Who and what money

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10 authors at 4 institutions in 1 country.

Sigurd K BeldoSchool of Sport Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, UiT The Arctic University of Norway, Alta/Tromsø, Norway.ORCID 0000-0003-2892-0098
Nils Abel AarsNordlandssykehuset HF, Bodø, Norway.
Tore ChristoffersenFinnmark Hospital Trust, Alta, Norway.
Anne-Sofie FurbergDepartment of Microbiology and Infection Control, University Hospital of North Norway, Tromsø, Norway.
Peder A HalvorsenDepartment of Community Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, UiT The Arctic University of Norway, Tromsø, Norway.
Bjørge Herman HansenDepartment of Sport Science and Physical Education, University of Agder, Kristiansand, Norway.
Alexander HorschDepartment of Computer Science, UiT The Arctic University of Norway, Tromsø, Norway.
Edvard H SagelvSchool of Sport Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, UiT The Arctic University of Norway, Alta/Tromsø, Norway.
Shaheen SyedDepartment of Computer Science, UiT The Arctic University of Norway, Tromsø, Norway.
Bente MorsethSchool of Sport Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, UiT The Arctic University of Norway, Alta/Tromsø, Norway.
UiT The Arctic University of Norway · NONordland Hospital Trust · NOUniversity Hospital of North Norway · NOUniversity of Agder · NO

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThe Saltin-Grimby Physical Activity Level Scale (SGPALS) is commonly used to measure physical activity (PA) in population studies, but its validity in adolescents is unknown. This study aimed to assess the criterion validity of the SGPALS against accelerometry in a large sample of adolescents. A secondary aim was to examine the validity across strata of sex, body mass index (BMI), parental educational level, study program and self-reported health.

methodsThe study is based on data from 572 adolescents aged 15-17 years who participated in the Fit Futures Study 2010-11 in Northern Norway. The participants were invited to wear an accelerometer (GT3X) attached to their hip for seven consecutive days. We used Spearman's rho and linear regression models to assess the validity of the SGPALS against the following accelerometry estimates of PA; mean counts/minute (CPM), steps/day, and minutes/day of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA).

resultsThe SGPALS correlated with mean CPM (ρ = 0.40, p<0.01), steps/day (ρ = 0.35, p<0.01) and MVPA min/day (ρ = 0.35, p<0.01). We observed no differences between correlations within demographic strata (all p>0.001). Higher scores on SGPALS were associated with a higher CPM, higher number of steps per day and more minutes of MVPA per day, with the following mean differences in PA measurements between the SGPALS ranks: CPM increased by 53 counts (95% CI: 44 to 62), steps/day increased by 925 steps (95% CI: 731 to 1118), and MVPA by 8.4 min/day (95% CI: 6.7 to 10.0). Mean difference between the highest and lowest SGPALS category was 2947 steps/day (6509 vs. 9456 steps/day) and 26.4 min/day MVPA (35.2 minutes vs 61.6 minutes).

conclusionWe found satisfactory ranking validity of SGPALS measured against accelerometry in adolescents, which was fairly stable across strata of sex, BMI, and education. However, the validity of SGPALS in providing information on absolute physical activity levels seem limited.

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AccelerometryExerciseAdolescentBody Mass IndexHumansNorwaySelf Report

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