• measure Pregnancy Problems

    Study:Netherlands Twin Register
    Mode of collection: SelfAdministeredQuestionnaire
    Available measurements:
    Young Netherlands Twin Register  YS_1 YC_DSC YC_ADHMRI YS_TRIP age 1-2
     
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    Problems during the pregnancy were assessed, such as eclampsia, iron deficiency, or twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS).
    Created October 17, 2024 • Updated October 20, 2024

  • measure Handedness and hand preference

    Study:Netherlands Twin Register
    Mode of collection: SelfAdministeredQuestionnaire
    Available measurements:
    Young Netherlands Twin Register  YS_2 YS_DHBQP YS_DHBQ14 YS_DHBQ16 YS_DHBQ18 YC_BS1 YC_BS2 YE_FITNSS YE_ATTEF1 YE_ATTEF2 YE_ATTEF3 YC_ADHMRI YE_COG12 YE_COG18 YS_TRIP age 2 YS_TRIP age 1-2
     
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    Self-reported handedness or hand preference of self or family members was assessed.
    Created October 17, 2024 • Updated October 20, 2024

  • measure Pregnancy Duration and Birth

    Study:Netherlands Twin Register
    Mode of collection: SelfAdministeredQuestionnaire
    Available measurements:
    Young Netherlands Twin Register  YS_1 YC_DSC YC_ADHMRI YE_COG18 YS_TRIP age 1 YS_TRIP age 1-2
     
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    Pregnancy Duration and Birth assesses the duration of the pregnancy from conception to birth, and the labor process, e.g., were the children born on time, prematurely or late; time between birth of the children; manner of birth (e.g., vaginal, cesarean), position of the children in the uterus before birth; and the course of the delivery.
    Created October 17, 2024 • Updated October 20, 2024

  • measure Family Situation

    Study:Netherlands Twin Register
    Mode of collection: SelfAdministeredQuestionnaire
    Available measurements:
    Young Netherlands Twin Register  YS_2 YS_3 YS_5 YS_7 YS_10 YS_12 YS_DHBQP YS_DHBQ14 YS_DHBQ16 YS_DHBQ18 YC_BS2 YE_COG18 YS_TRIP age 1-2 YS_TRIP age 3 YS_TRIP age 4 YS_TRIP age 5 YS_TRIP age 7 YS_TRIP age 10 YS_TRIP age 12
     
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    Family situation assesses information about the family and living situation, such as divorce or death of (a) parent(s), co-habition and co-parenting.
    Created October 17, 2024 • Updated October 20, 2024

  • measure Sleep and sleep habits

    Study:Netherlands Twin Register
    Mode of collection: SelfAdministeredQuestionnaire
    Available measurements:
    Young Netherlands Twin Register  YS_2 YS_5 YS_DHBQP YS_DHBQ14 YS_DHBQ16 YS_DHBQ18 YC_BS2 YE_FITNSS YS_TRIP age 2
     
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    Sleep and sleep habits comprises questions about the amount of sleep and sleeping habits, such as "How many hours a night do you sleep on average during a school week/working week?", "How much does your twin sleep?", and "Do/did the twins sleep together in the same room?"
    Created October 17, 2024 • Updated October 20, 2024

  • measure Substance Use

    Study:Netherlands Twin Register
    Mode of collection: SelfAdministeredQuestionnaire
    Available measurements:
    Young Netherlands Twin Register  YS_1 YS_2 YS_3 YS_5 YS_7 YS_10 YS_12 YS_DHBQP YS_DHBQ14 YS_DHBQ16 YS_DHBQ18 YC_BS2 YC_BS3 YE_FITNSS YE_COG18 YS_TRIP age 1 YS_TRIP age 2 YS_TRIP age 1-2
     
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    Substance use was assessed, including tabacco, alcohol, and (recreational) drugs.
    Created October 17, 2024 • Updated October 20, 2024

  • measure Supplement use

    Study:Netherlands Twin Register
    Mode of collection: SelfAdministeredQuestionnaire
    Available measurements:
    Young Netherlands Twin Register  YS_1 YC_ACTION BB2 YC_ACTION - BB3 YE_COG18 YS_TRIP age 1 YS_TRIP age 1-2
     
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    Nutritional supplement use was assessed in mothers during pregnancy, and vitamin supplementation use was assessed for children, including formation regarding type, frequency, and duration of vitamin supplementation.
    Created October 17, 2024 • Updated October 20, 2024

  • measure Contraception Use

    Study:Netherlands Twin Register
    Mode of collection: SelfAdministeredQuestionnaire
    Available measurements:
    Young Netherlands Twin Register  YS_1 YS_DHBQ14 YS_DHBQ16 YS_DHBQ18 YC_BS2 YC_BS3 YE_FITNSS YE_COG18 YS_TRIP age 1 YS_TRIP age 1-2
     
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    Contraception use assesses the use of hormonal preparations, such as the contraceptive pill. Questions typically include whether the respondent has used or uses contraceptives prior to pregnancy or at this moment, and in some cases, for how long they have used it, and which type of contraceptive.
    Created October 17, 2024 • Updated October 20, 2024

  • measure Child care

    Study:Netherlands Twin Register
    Mode of collection: SelfAdministeredQuestionnaire
    Available measurements:
    Young Netherlands Twin Register  YS_1 YS_2 YS_3 YS_5 YS_7 YS_10 YS_12 YC_BS2 YS_TRIP age 1-2 YS_TRIP age 3 YS_TRIP age 5
     
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    Childcare comprises of questions about pre-school, after-school and out-of school care.
    Created October 17, 2024 • Updated October 20, 2024

  • measure Medication Use

    Study:Netherlands Twin Register
    Mode of collection: SelfAdministeredQuestionnaire
    Available measurements:
    Young Netherlands Twin Register  YS_1 YS_2 YS_3 YS_5 YS_7 YS_10 YS_12 YS_DHBQP YS_DHBQ14 YS_DHBQ16 YS_DHBQ18 YC_ACTION BB2 YC_ACTION - BB3 YC_BS1 YC_BS2 YC_BS3 YC_DSC YE_FITNSS YE_ATTEF2 YC_ADHMRI YE_COG18 YS_TRIP age 1 YS_TRIP age 2 YS_TRIP age 1-2 YS_TRIP age 3 YS_TRIP age 5
     
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    Medication use assesses, among others, dosage, duration, and ATC code of any medications used, if available.
    Created October 17, 2024 • Updated October 20, 2024

  • measure Temperament Questions

    Study:Netherlands Twin Register
    Mode of collection: SelfAdministeredQuestionnaire
    Available measurements:
    Young Netherlands Twin Register  YS_2 YS_TRIP age 2 YS_TRIP age 1-2
     
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    Temperament questions assess temperament in the children, including crying without a clear cause, and being upset after a disruption of the daily routine.
    Created October 17, 2024 • Updated October 20, 2024

  • measure Diet during pregnancy

    Study:Netherlands Twin Register
    Mode of collection: SelfAdministeredQuestionnaire
    Available measurements:
    Young Netherlands Twin Register  YS_1 YS_TRIP age 1-2
     
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    Diet during pregnancy asks mothers whether they have eaten eggs, dairy products, soy products, fish, and meat during their pregnancy, and whether they followed a vegetarian diet during pregnancy.
    Created October 17, 2024 • Updated October 20, 2024

  • measure Health problems and treatments

    Study:Netherlands Twin Register
    Mode of collection: SelfAdministeredQuestionnaire
    Available measurements:
    Young Netherlands Twin Register  YS_1 YS_2 YS_3 YS_5 YS_TRF5 YS_7 YS_TRF7 YS_10 YS_TRF10 YS_12 YS_TRF12 YS_DHBQP YS_DHBQ14 YS_DHBQ16 YS_DHBQ18 YC_ACTION BB2 YC_ACTION - BB3 YC_BS1 YC_BS2 YC_DSC YE_FITNSS YE_ATTEF2 YC_ADHMRI YE_COG12 YE_COG18 YS_TRIP age 1 YS_TRIP age 2 YS_TRIP age 1-2 YS_TRIP age 3 YS_TRIP age 4 YS_TRIP age 5 YS_TRIP age 7 YS_TRIP age 10 YS_TRIP age 12
     
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    Health problems and treatments contains questions about health problems, diseases and disorders, including handicaps, treatments (also for mental health problems) and hospitalization.
    Created October 17, 2024 • Updated October 20, 2024

  • measure Breastfeeding

    Study:Netherlands Twin Register
    Mode of collection: SelfAdministeredQuestionnaire
    Available measurements:
    Young Netherlands Twin Register  YS_2 YS_TRIP age 2 YS_TRIP age 1-2
     
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    Breastfeeding was assessed through the question: Did the twin get breastfeeding?
    Created October 17, 2024 • Updated October 20, 2024

  • measure Dental characteristics

    Study:Netherlands Twin Register
    Mode of collection: SelfAdministeredQuestionnaire
    Available measurements:
    Young Netherlands Twin Register  YS_2 YC_ADHMRI YS_TRIP age 2
     
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    Dental characteristics that are assessed include teething and cavities.
    Created October 17, 2024 • Updated October 20, 2024

  • measure Zygosity (questionnaire)

    Study:Netherlands Twin Register
    Mode of collection: SelfAdministeredQuestionnaire
    Available measurements:
    Young Netherlands Twin Register  YS_3 YS_5 YS_7 YS_10 YS_12 YS_DHBQ14 YS_DHBQ16 YC_DSC YC_ADHMRI YS_TRIP age 1 YS_TRIP age 1-2 YS_TRIP age 3 YS_TRIP age 4 YS_TRIP age 5 YS_TRIP age 7 YS_TRIP age 10 YS_TRIP age 12
     
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    The Zygosity questionnaire asks parents of twin pairs about the resemblance between the twins to determine whether the twin pair is mono- or dizygotic. This questionnaire consists of 10 questions: 6 items about physical similarities between the twin and 4 items about confusion in identifying the twins by parents and others.
    Created October 17, 2024 • Updated October 20, 2024

  • measure Zygosity (DNA)

    Study:Netherlands Twin Register
    Mode of collection: MeasurementsAndTests    Biological sample/measurement
    Available measurements:
    Young Netherlands Twin Register  YS_3 YS_5 YS_7 YS_10 YS_12 YS_DHBQ14 YS_DHBQ16 YC_ACTION BB1_1 YC_ACTION BB1_2 YC_ACTION BB2 YC_ACTION - BB3 YC_BS1 YC_BS2 YC_BS3 YC_DSC YE_FITNSS YE_ATTEF1 YE_ATTEF2 YE_ATTEF3 YC_ADHMRI YE_COG18 YS_TRIP age 1-2 YS_TRIP age 3 YS_TRIP age 4 YS_TRIP age 5 YS_TRIP age 7 YS_TRIP age 10 YS_TRIP age 12
     
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    Zygosity typing based on micro-satellite markers, single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNP), or variable number (short) tandem repeats (VNTRs).
    Created October 17, 2024 • Updated October 20, 2024

  • measure Milestones and motor development

    Study:Netherlands Twin Register
    Mode of collection: SelfAdministeredQuestionnaire
    Available measurements:
    Young Netherlands Twin Register  YS_2 YS_5 YS_TRIP age 2
     
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    Milestones and motor development assesses the age of developmental milestones (rolling over, sitting upright, crawling, standing, walking, and first words) and the ability of children to perform several fine and gross motor tasks, such as throwing an catching a ball, writing their own name, reading simple words, tieing shoelaces, zipping up their coat,...
    Created October 17, 2024 • Updated October 20, 2024

  • measure Pregnancies & miscarriages

    Study:Netherlands Twin Register
    Mode of collection: SelfAdministeredQuestionnaire
    Available measurements:
    Young Netherlands Twin Register  YS_1 YE_COG18 YS_TRIP age 1 YS_TRIP age 1-2
     
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    Pregnancies and Miscarriages contains questions about getting pregnant, including the use of hormone preparations or assisted reproductive technologies, and miscarriages.
    Created October 17, 2024 • Updated October 20, 2024

  • measure Wellbeing

    Study:Netherlands Twin Register
    Mode of collection: SelfAdministeredQuestionnaire
    Available measurements:
    Young Netherlands Twin Register  YS_2 YS_3 YS_5 YS_7 YS_TRF7 YS_10 YS_TRF10 YS_12 YS_TRF12 YC_ACTION BB2 YC_ACTION - BB3 YS_TRIP age 3 YS_TRIP age 5 YS_TRIP age 7
     
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    Wellbeing consists of one question asking "How would you describe the wellbeing of the child?". The question is raeted on a 5-point Likert scale.
    Created October 17, 2024 • Updated October 20, 2024
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