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The First United Arab Emirates National Representative Birth Cohort Study: Study Protocol
Sharon Mutare1, Jack Feehan2, Leila Cheikh Ismail3,4
1Department of Nutrition and Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates.
Frontiers in Pediatrics
|April 25, 2022
Summary
This study investigates early life nutrition and lifestyle in the UAE, linking it to adult non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Findings will inform maternal and child health strategies for the Emirati population.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Nutritional Epidemiology
- Developmental Pediatrics
Background:
- Rising prevalence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) linked to early life nutrition.
- Need to understand nutrition and lifestyle impacts on Emirati mother and child health.
- Establishment of the First United Arab Emirates National Representative Birth Cohort Study (UAE-BCS).
Purpose of the Study:
- Investigate nutrition and lifestyle factors during the first 1,000 days of life.
- Examine the effect of maternal and child nutrition on growth and development.
- Profile maternal nutrition, child health, and developmental outcomes in the Emirati population.
Main Methods:
- Prospective birth cohort study recruiting 260 pregnant Emirati women.
- Multi-site data collection including maternal socio-demographics, lifestyle, dietary intake, anthropometrics, and biochemical samples.
- Comprehensive child assessments from birth to 24 months, including developmental milestones and feeding practices.
Main Results:
- Protocol details standardized data collection for a multidisciplinary research team.
- Focus on maternal and child nutrition, growth, and development in the UAE.
- Aims to establish associations between early life factors and health outcomes.
Conclusions:
- The UAE Birth Cohort Study protocol offers a standardized model for multisectoral collaboration.
- Enhances research quality and efficiency in early nutrition for mothers, infants, and children.
- Contributes to improving long-term health outcomes in the Emirati population.
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