Self-reported and objectively measured physical activity among a cohort of postpartum women: The PIN postpartum study

Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Volumn 9, Issue 1, 2012, Pages 5-20

  Evenson, Kelly R ^a   Herring, Amy H ^a   Wen, Fang ^a  

^a IL   (United States)

Author keywords

Accelerometer; Exercise; Imputation; Pregnancy; Questionnaire; Recreational activity

Indexed keywords

EID: 84855519524     PISSN: 15433080     EISSN: 15435476     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1123/jpah.9.1.5     Document Type: Article

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