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. 2017 Jan 14;17:79. doi: 10.1186/s12889-016-4005-x

Table 2.

The methods and measures of data collection at baseline and 6, 12, and 24 months of age

Phase Phase 1 Study Phase 2 Study
Time Baseline 6 months 12 months 24 months
Methods CATI CATI CATI Face-to-face interview
Main Domains/Measures
 Family demographics X
 Mother’s knowledge and intention regarding breastfeeding X
 Mother’s dietary behaviours X X X
 Mother’s physical activity and screen time Xa X X
 Mother’s height and weight Xa X X
 Breastfeeding X X X
 Introduction of solids X
 Tummy timeb X
 Infant feeding practices X X
 Parent-child interaction X X
 Child’s eating habits X X
 Child’s physical activity and screen time X X
 Child’s sleep patterns X X
 Child’s length and weight X X X

a before pregnancy

b a colloquial term used to encourage parents to ensure that their babies spend time in the prone position

CATI computer assisted telephone interviewing