The validity of self-report weight and height as a surrogate method for direct measurement.
Bland-Altman analysis used to determine the extent of bias, agreement, and precision between self-report and the "gold standard" of actual weight and height measurement revealed significant discrepancies between methods. Use of self-report data by health care providers and researchers should be made based on the clinical situation, patient safety, and research goals.
Powell-Young
Yolanda M
YM
The University of Iowa, College of Nursing, Iowa City, 52242-1121, USA. ypyoung@dillard.edu
D000293:Adolescent; D001741:Black or African American; D000704:Analysis of Variance; D015982:Bias; D001827:Body Height / Q000208:ethnology; D015992:Body Mass Index; D001835:Body Weight / Q000208:ethnology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D015203:Reproducibility of Results; D057566:Self Report