Isfahan University of Medical Sciences Journal of Isfahan Medical School 1027-7595 33 346 2015 09 23 Validation Study of Self-Reported Anthropometric Indices among the Staff of the Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran Validation Study of Self-Reported Anthropometric Indices among the Staff of the Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran 1318 1327 14706 FA Sekineh Aminianfar Food Security Research Center AND Department of Community Nutrition, School of Nutrition and Food Science, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran Parvaneh Saneei PhD Candidate, Food Security Research Center AND Students Research Committee, School of Nutrition and Food Science, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran Maryam Nouri Food Security Research Center AND Department of Community Nutrition, School of Nutrition and Food Science, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran Roya Shafiei Food Security Research Center AND Department of Community Nutrition, School of Nutrition and Food Science, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran Ammar Hassanzadeh-Keshteli General Practitioner, Integrative Functional Gastroenterology Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran Ahmad Esmaillzadeh Professor, Food Security Research Center AND Department of Community Nutrition, School of Nutrition and Food Science, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran Peyman Adibi Professor, Integrative Functional Gastroenterology Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran Journal Article 2015 06 05 Background: Scarce data are available on validity of self-reported anthropometric indices in Iran. This cross-sectional study aimed to determine the validity of self-reported anthropometric indices in comparison with the same variables measured by technicians in a subgroup of the staff of the Isfahan University of Medical Sciences (IUMS), Isfahan, Iran.Methods: In the current study, 200 staff of Isfahan University of Medical Sciences were selected via convenience non-random sampling method. Weight, height, and waist and hip circumferences were questioned by the first technician. The same measures were taken three times by a trained technician according to standard protocols. Mean of three measurements were considered in statistical analysis.Findings: Weight (P = 0.040) and waist circumference (P < 0.001) measures were significantly lower in self-reported values compared to those that measured by the technician. Pearson correlation test between the measured and self-reported anthropometric indices ranged from 0.60 for hip circumference to 0.95 for weight. The highest agreement between the two series of values was observed for normal weight (73%) and overweight and obesity (91%). Overall, 87% of central obesity measured by the technician, was confirmed by self-reported measures. While, less than 13% of people with no abdominal obesity, according to the technician measures, were categorized as abdominally obese by self-reported values.Conclusion: These results indicate that self-reported anthropometric indices are highly accurate among this Iranian population, and are, therefore, appropriate for epidemiologic studies. Background: Scarce data are available on validity of self-reported anthropometric indices in Iran. This cross-sectional study aimed to determine the validity of self-reported anthropometric indices in comparison with the same variables measured by technicians in a subgroup of the staff of the Isfahan University of Medical Sciences (IUMS), Isfahan, Iran.Methods: In the current study, 200 staff of Isfahan University of Medical Sciences were selected via convenience non-random sampling method. Weight, height, and waist and hip circumferences were questioned by the first technician. The same measures were taken three times by a trained technician according to standard protocols. Mean of three measurements were considered in statistical analysis.Findings: Weight (P = 0.040) and waist circumference (P < 0.001) measures were significantly lower in self-reported values compared to those that measured by the technician. Pearson correlation test between the measured and self-reported anthropometric indices ranged from 0.60 for hip circumference to 0.95 for weight. The highest agreement between the two series of values was observed for normal weight (73%) and overweight and obesity (91%). Overall, 87% of central obesity measured by the technician, was confirmed by self-reported measures. While, less than 13% of people with no abdominal obesity, according to the technician measures, were categorized as abdominally obese by self-reported values.Conclusion: These results indicate that self-reported anthropometric indices are highly accurate among this Iranian population, and are, therefore, appropriate for epidemiologic studies. https://jims.mui.ac.ir/article_14706_8e28c44c7e1bb849ce85affc38d326bb.pdf