Resources: Workshop Lectures

Please see below links to the presentations from WAMAA

Introduction to WAMAA – Kirsten Rennie

Aims of the workshop.

Introduction to accelerometry study designs and interventions – Kirsten Rennie

An overview of physical activity measurement with a specific focus on accelerometry. There is a further overview of study design and interventions with cultural specific considerations.

Fieldwork in Africa – Alessandra Prioreschi

Covers some of the practicalities and considerations when conducting studies in Africa.

Ongoing Data Checking – Antonia Smith

Information regarding how, when and why data checking should take place as well as visual examples of what to look for with accelerometry data.

Physical behaviours through the life course (Data from South Africa) – Lisa Micklesfield

Presentation looking at physical activity behaviours, intervention strategies during different stages of the life course and beginning to try to understand them.

Overview of monitor costs – Kirsten Rennie

This covers some example monitor costs (as of Oct 2021) and considerations on monitor numbers needed for studies

Compliance and missing data – Kirsten Rennie

Interpretation of data with varying compliance levels and what to consider.

Feedback to participants – Lisa Ware and Alessandra Prioreschi

Types of feedback and considerations when providing feedback with particular reference to LMICs.

Measurement of physical activity using wearables and its application in epidemiology – Søren Brage

Overview of other methods of physical activity measurements, looking at wearables and their application in epidemiology.