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measure Nasal and nasalpharyngeal swab
Study: Generation R Mode of collection: MeasurementsAndTests Biological sample/measurement Available measurements: Generation R 6 weeks 6 months 1 year 2 years 3 years 5-6 years 9-10 yearsNasal and nasalpharyngeal samples were taken by the use of swabs that were rubbed through the nostrils and the upper part of the throat located behind the nasal cavity. Colonization with Staphylococcus aureus, Haemophilus influenzae, Streptococcus pneumoniae, and Moraxella catarrhalis was determined afterwards.Created October 17, 2024 • Updated October 20, 2024 -
measure Work and education
Study: Generation R Mode of collection: SelfAdministeredQuestionnaire Available measurements: Generation R Mid pregnancy Late pregnancy 6 months 3 years 5-6 yearsWork and education includes items that assess highest education obtained, employment and working conditions, and occupations.Created October 17, 2024 • Updated October 20, 2024 -
measure Abdominal fat mass
Study: Generation R Mode of collection: MeasurementsAndTests Echo Available measurements: Generation R 2 years 5-6 years 13-14 yearsMeasures of abdominal fat mass were estimated by ultrasound.Created October 17, 2024 • Updated October 20, 2024 -
measure Excessive crying
Study: Generation R Mode of collection: SelfAdministeredQuestionnaire Available measurements: Generation R 2 months 6 months 1 yearExcessive crying assesses whether participants feel like their baby cries a lot (yes/no), whether the child cried for more than 3 hours a day during the last week (yes/no), on how many days this occurred, and how many hours a day the baby cried. Excessive crying can be identified as crying for 3 hours per day on 3 days in the preceding week using the...Created October 17, 2024 • Updated October 20, 2024 -
measure Perceived Stress Scale (PSS)
Study: Generation R Mode of collection: SelfAdministeredQuestionnaire Available measurements: Generation R 2 yearsThe Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) is a globally used self-report scale that assesses perceived stress, and the extent to which participants find their lives unpredictable, uncontrollable and overloaded. Three versions of PSS (PSS-14, PSS-10 and PSS-4) are available which comprise 14, 10 and 4 items respectively.Created October 17, 2024 • Updated October 20, 2024 -
measure Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL) 1½-5
Study: Generation R Mode of collection: SelfAdministeredQuestionnaire Available measurements: Generation R 1.5 years 3 years 5-6 yearsThe Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL 1½-5) is part of the Achenbach System of Empirically Based Assessment (ASEBA) taxonomy and is a validated instrument to assess psychiatric symptoms in both clinical and research settings. The ASEBA parent report version for youths 1½ to 5 years of age (CBCL 1½-5) includes the syndrome scales Emotionally Reactive,...Created October 17, 2024 • Updated October 20, 2024 -
measure Social Readjusting Rating Scale (SRRS)
Study: Generation R Mode of collection: SelfAdministeredQuestionnaire Available measurements: Generation R Mid pregnancy 3 years 5-6 yearsThe Social Readjusting Rating Scale (SRRS) assesses the occurrence of stressful life events in the preceding 12 months. Items (yes/no) include 11 events, such as moving house, reduction of income, unemployment, illness or death of family members, divorce, and being a victim of a crime.Created October 17, 2024 • Updated October 20, 2024 -
measure Screen time and outdoor activities
Study: Generation R Mode of collection: SelfAdministeredQuestionnaire Available measurements: Generation R 3 years 4 yearsScreen time and outdoor activities assesses the frequency and time that a child is exposed to television (TV), video games, and outdoor activities.Created October 17, 2024 • Updated October 20, 2024 -
measure Medical history - Fever
Study: Generation R Mode of collection: SelfAdministeredQuestionnaire Available measurements: Generation R 6 months 3 years 5-6 yearsThe Medical history - Fever questionnaire includes items about the fever history of children, including whether the child had a fever last year, associated symptoms, and doctor visits when the child had the symptoms.Created October 17, 2024 • Updated October 20, 2024 -
measure Infant vagal modulation (electrocardiography)
Study: Generation R Mode of collection: MeasurementsAndTests ECG Available measurements: Generation R 1 yearVariations in heart rate influenced by the vagus nerve were assessed via electrocardiography (ECG).Created October 17, 2024 • Updated October 20, 2024 -
measure Toilet training
Study: Generation R Mode of collection: SelfAdministeredQuestionnaire Available measurements: Generation R 2 years 3 yearsToilet training contains items that assess a child's nappy wearing habits and potty/toilet training.Created October 17, 2024 • Updated October 20, 2024 -
measure Parent Report Children's Abilities (PARCA) - abbreviated version
Study: Generation R Mode of collection: SelfAdministeredQuestionnaire MeasurementsAndTests Behavioral/cognitive task Available measurements: Generation R 2 years 2.5 yearsThe Parent Report of Children's Abilities (PARCA) is a questionnaire used to assess the developmental progress in areas such as communication, socialization, self-help skills, and cognitive abilities of children aged 1-4 years. Parents received a questionnaire with 9 wooden cubes to administer several playful tasks with their child. The PARCA consists of...Created October 17, 2024 • Updated October 20, 2024 -
measure Saliva sample - Cortisol
Study: Generation R Mode of collection: MeasurementsAndTests Biological sample/measurement Available measurements: Generation R 1 yearSaliva was collected using a cotton swab or a collection device, such as a tube or container (passive drool).Created October 17, 2024 • Updated October 20, 2024 -
measure Air pollution
Study: Generation R Mode of collection: Observation Available measurements: Generation R Early pregnancy Mid pregnancy Late pregnancy Birth 6 weeks 2 months 3 months 4 months 6 months 1 year 1.5 years 2 years 2.5 years 3 years 4 years 5-6 years 7 years 8 years 9-10 years 11 years 12 years 13-14 years 17-18 yearsFor all participants, exposure to air pollutants at each geocoded address was assessed using continuous monitoring data and Geographic Information Systems (GIS)-based modelling techniques, considering the spatial and temporal variation in air pollution.Created October 17, 2024 • Updated October 20, 2024 -
measure Pain List
Study: Generation R Mode of collection: SelfAdministeredQuestionnaire Available measurements: Generation R 2 years 3 years 5-6 yearsThe Perquin’s Pain List is used to measure child's chronic pain. The Perquin’s Pain List focuses on the last 3 months, and comprises categorical yes/no-items regarding the experience and the characteristics of pain, such as the severity, duration, when, where, how often, and cause (rated on different Likert scales).Created October 17, 2024 • Updated October 20, 2024 -
measure Child Development Inventory (CDI) - Receptive and expressive language
Study: Generation R Mode of collection: SelfAdministeredQuestionnaire Available measurements: Generation R 1 year 1.5 yearsThe Child Development Inventory (CDI) was used to assess receptive and expressive language using age-appropriate items from the expressive language scale and the language comprehension scale. The scales ask caregivers to indicate on yes/no-items what sounds or words the child produces or understands.Created October 17, 2024 • Updated October 20, 2024 -
measure Health States Classification System for Preschool Children
Study: Generation R Mode of collection: SelfAdministeredQuestionnaire Available measurements: Generation R 3 yearsThe Health States Classification System for Preschool Children assesses a child's general capabilities, including sight, hearing, speaking, walking and moving around, hands, personal care, emotions, learning and remembering, thinking and solving problems, pain and discomfort, general health and behavior.Created October 17, 2024 • Updated October 20, 2024 -
measure Infant heart rate (electrocardiography)
Study: Generation R Mode of collection: MeasurementsAndTests ECG Available measurements: Generation R 1 yearHeart rate is the number of times a heart beats per minute and normally ranges between 60 and 100 times for adults. Heart rate variability is the time fluctuation between heart beats.Created October 17, 2024 • Updated October 20, 2024 -
measure Head circumference
Study: Generation R Mode of collection: MeasurementsAndTests Anthropometrics/Body measures Available measurements: Generation R 2 months 3 months 4 months 6 months 1 year 1.5 years 2 years 2.5 years 3 years 4 yearsHead circumference measurements were taken during routine screenings.Created October 17, 2024 • Updated October 20, 2024 -
measure Free Play Observation
Study: L-CID Mode of collection: Observation Available measurements: Early Childhood Cohort ECC - T1 ECC - T2 ECC - T3
Middle Childhood Cohort MCC - T1 MCC - T2 MCC - T3The Free Play Task aims to measure the way parents and their children interact, by observing them during free play without instructions.Created October 17, 2024 • Updated October 20, 2024