Estimating bias in derived body mass index in the Maternity Experiences Survey

Estimating bias in derived body mass index in the Maternity Experiences Survey

Introduction: The objective of this study was to assess bias in the body mass index (BMI) measure in the Canadian Maternity Experiences Survey (MES) and possible implications of bias on the relationship between BMI and selected pregnancy outcomes. Methods: We assessed BMI classification based on sel...

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Main Authors: S. Dzakpasu, J. Duggan, J. Fahey, R. S. Kirby
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Health Agency of Canada 2016-09-01
Series:Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention in Canada
Subjects:
body mass index, self-reported prepregnancy weight, self-reported height, reproductive outcomes, validity
Online Access:https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/reports-publications/health-promotion-chronic-disease-prevention-canada-research-policy-practice/vol-36-no-9-2016/estimating-bias-derived-body-mass-maternity-experiences-survey.html

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https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/reports-publications/health-promotion-chronic-disease-prevention-canada-research-policy-practice/vol-36-no-9-2016/estimating-bias-derived-body-mass-maternity-experiences-survey.html

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