Hagströmer Maria

The association between health enhancing physical activity and neighbourhood environment among Swedish adults – a population-based cross-sectional study (2009)

Bergman Patrick, Grjibovski Andrej, Hagströmer Maria, Sallis James, Sjöström Michael

Abstract Background This study examines the relationship of neighbourhood environment factors with walking and total health enhancing physical activity. Methods A population-based cross-sectional...

The International Prevalence Study on Physical Activity: results from 20 countries (2009)

Bauman Adrian, Bull Fiona, Chey Tien, Craig Cora, Ainsworth Barbara, Sallis James, ...

Abstract Background Physical activity (PA) is one of the most important factors for improving population health, but no standardised systems exist for international surveillance. The International...

Validity of two physical activity questionnaires (IPAQ and PAQA) for Vietnamese adolescents in rural and urban areas (2008)

Lachat Carl, Verstraeten Roosmarijn, Khanh Le, Hagströmer Maria, Khan Nguyen, Van Nguyen, ...

Abstract Background Although physical activity is recognised to be an important determinant of health and nutritional status, few instruments have been developed to assess physical activity in...

Adherence to physical activity recommendations and the influence of socio-demographic correlates – a population-based cross-sectional study (2008)

Bergman Patrick, Grjibovski Andrej, Hagströmer Maria, Bauman Adrian, Sjöström Michael

Abstract Background Current physical activity guidelines acknowledge the importance of total health enhancing physical activity (HEPA) compared to leisure time physical activity or exercise alone....

Patterns in sedentary and exercise behaviors and associations with overweight in 9–14-year-old boys and girls - a cross-sectional study. (2007)

Te Velde Saskia, De Bourdeaudhuij Ilse, Thorsdottir Inga, Rasmussen Mette, Hagströmer Maria, Klepp Knut-Inge, ...

Abstract Background Before starting interventions addressing energy-balance related behaviors, knowledge is needed about the prevalence of sedentary behaviors and low physical exercise, their...