START_Mothers_UrbanIndia_12months
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Population
START - Mothers Urban India
The population is composed of women of South Asian origin living in urban India, aged 18 to 40 years, in their first or second trimester of a single-fetus pregnancy.
Data Collection Event
START - Mothers Urban India - 12 months
Maternal diets were assessed using a food frequency questionnaire adapted for the urban middle class residing in South Asia. Maternal physical activity was assessed to capture information on occupational activity outside the house, discretionary exercise, household chores, and sedentary activities. Information on parenting behavior (responsively, acceptance, organization, learning materials, parental involvement and variety of stimulation at home) was also collected.
Information on psychosocial stress was collected and includes questions about maternal depression and social support.
Height, weight, waist and hip circumference as well as blood pressure were measured.