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Table 2 Ability of PAR and SWA to identify exercisers and non-exercisers against a reference standard

From: Accuracy of physical activity assessment during pregnancy: an observational study

Test Outcomes

Reference Exercise Status

 

Exerciser

Non-exerciser

PAR exerciser

12 (True +)

24 (False +)

PAR non-exerciser

1 (False -)

15 (True -)

SWA exerciser

13 (True +)

36 (False +)

SWA non-exerciser

0 (False -)

3 (True -)

  1. Test outcomes based on a cut-off of more than 150 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity per week compared against the reference standard for exerciser vs. non-exerciser. (PAR = physical activity record; SWA = SenseWear® armband; + = positive; - = negative).
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BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth

ISSN: 1471-2393

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