Longitudinal Study of Child Development in an Inner London Area, 1974-1975

<P>Abstract copyright UK Data Service and data collection copyright owner.</P><br>The purpose of this study was to look at the development of a sample of Tower Hamlets families and their first born children from the time of early pregnancy to school age. (These data cover the period of pregnancy only).<br><br><B>Main Topics</B>:<BR><br>Attitudinal/Behavioural Questions<br> 1. Screening Interview<br> Perception of health before and during pregnancy, perception of husband's health, state of physical and mental health of both respondent and husband (self-reported), housing and social problems, whether separated from parents during childhood.<br> 2. Pre-natal Interview<br> Attitudes to pregnancy, mothering and patterns of child-rearing, social and marital situation, mental and physical health of both respondent and husband, past home environment.<br> Background Variables<br> 1. Age, previous miscarriages, residence, marital status.<br> 2. For respondent, husband or co-habitee: age, length of marriage or relationship; number of previous marriages; occupation. Co-habiting status of wife, number of weeks pregnant, educational level attained, previous experience with children, father's occupation, date stopped work.