Table 1 Definition of covariate variables
Variable | Definition |
|---|---|
Low-income-cut-off (LICO) [16] | A measure of the income threshold below which a family will likely spend 20 percentage points more than the average family on food, shelter and clothing |
Medical condition prior to pregnancy | Yes in response to the question “Prior to your pregnancy, did you develop any medical conditions or health problems that required you to take medication for more than 2 weeks, have special care, or extra tests during pregnancy?” |
Medical condition during pregnancy | Yes in response to the question “During your pregnancy, did you develop any new medical conditions or health problems that required you to take medication for more than 2 weeks, have special care, or extra tests?” |
Depression prior to pregnancy | Yes in response to the question “Before your pregnancy, had you ever been prescribed anti-depressants or been diagnosed with depression? |
Short stature | Height of less than 1.55 metres (5 feet 2 inches) |