Association between grip strength and anthropometric characteristics in the community-dwelling elderly population in Taiwan.

Background: Sarcopenia and muscle weakness in elderly are contributed burden of public health and impact on quality of life. Weak grip strength was key role in diagnosis of sarcopenia and reported increased mortality, function declined in elderly. This study evaluated the association between GS and each common anthropometric characteristic in community-dwelling elderly.

Relationship of Multimorbidity, Obesity Status, and Grip Strength among Older Adults in Taiwan.

: The combination of multiple disease statuses, muscle weakness, and sarcopenia among older adults is an important public health concern, and a health burden worldwide. This study evaluates the association between chronic disease statuses, obesity, and grip strength (GS) among older adults in Taiwan. : A community-based survey was conducted every 3 years among older adults over age 65, living in Chiayi County, Taiwan.

Perceived physical literacy instrument for adolescents: A further validation of PPLI.

Background/objective: The purpose of this study is to examine the reliability and validity of "Perceived Physical Literacy Instrument" (PPLI) questionnaire in adolescents.

Methods: Based on physical literacy literature, a 9-item instrument was developed for initial tests. The self-report measure was administered to 1945 adolescents in Hong Kong.

Construction and Validation of a Perceived Physical Literacy Instrument for Physical Education Teachers.

The purpose of this study was to construct and validate a "Perceived Physical Literacy Instrument" (PPLI) for physical education teachers. Based on literature review and focus group interviews, an 18-item instrument was developed for the initial tests. This self-report measure, using a 5-point Likert scale, formed the PPLI and was administered to 336 physical education teachers in Hong Kong.