The purpose of study is to translate IPAQ-SF (International Physical Activity Questionnaire- short form) scale in Urdu and to determine the validity & reliability of IPAQ-SF in Urdu version. Patients who are at high risk of chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and hypertension age between 30 to 65 years and can understand Urdu and English language are included in my study. 6mint walk test performed to assess aerobic capacity and endurance and physical activity over the last seven days is recorded on the translated version of IPAQ-SF in Urdu and then back of Urdu into English.
The IPAQ-SF scale is widely used in our clinical settings. The translated version of IPAQ-SF scale in Urdu will help the clinician in collecting data thus, easy to understand for the patient and making it more desirable in our region.