Both use of hand gloves and history of atopy were self reported in the questionnaire.
Anthropometric data Weight and height were self reported in whichever metric the individual preferred.
Diet and activity data were self reported (in response to questionnaires), which despite our validation studies, have well recognised limitations.
Outcomes were self reported in patient questionnaires or obtained by electronic download from the PhysioDirect software or from physiotherapy service records.
Body mass index (BMI) was calculated with data on height and weight, which were self reported in seven studies (DWECS, FPS, GAZEL, HeSSup, IPAW, POLS, and PUMA) and measured in three studies (Whitehall II, WOLF Norrland, and WOLF Stockholm).
However, these studies were self-report in design and/or preceded the use of newer psychotropic medications such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs).
106 stroke events were self-reported in three self-administered questionnaires between 2002 and 2009.
Data indicating frequency, duration, and type of exercise since becoming pregnant were self-reported in the medical history questionnaire.
Health and Ancestry of these subjects is self reported in an extensive questionnaire.
Compliance with treatment was self reported in the biannual questionnaires (or by telephone interview).
As pre-pregnancy weight was self reported in our cohort, it is likely to be underestimated, and therefore gestational weight gain may be overestimated.
