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THE BABY AND ME
(PARTNER'S QUESTIONNAIRE)
This questionnaire asks about your health and lifestyle now that the baby is over 6 months old.
Some questions may seem similar, but they are not the same. Others will be the same as you have answered in earlier questionnaires. This is so that we can see how things may have changed for you.
All the answers you give are confidential. We would be grateful if you would help us by answering as many of these questions as possible, but if there is any question you do not want to answer that is fine. Just leave it blank.
THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR HELP
SECTION A: YOUR HEALTH
A1

Which of the following would you say describes your health now?

1
always fit and well
2
mostly feel well and healthy
3
often feel unwell
4
hardly ever feel really well
A2 a

Since the baby was born have you had to stay in hospital?

1
Yes
2
No
If no, go to A3 on page 4
If yes,
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A2 b

how many times:

How many
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A2 c

what were the reasons for each admission? (please describe)

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A2 d

how long did you stay? each time? ... days

How many
A3 a-q
Have you had any of the following since the new baby was born?
-

1 - Yes and consulted doctor

2 - Yes but did not consult doctor

3 - No
anxiety or 'nerves'
depression
headache or migraine
back ache
indigestion
cough or cold
influenza
haemorrhoids/piles
wheezing
bronchitis
stomach ulcer
eczema
psoriasis
arthritis
rheumatism
urinary infection
other problems
A3 q(i)

Have you had any of the following since the new baby was born? (please describe)

Other
A4 a-l
Since the baby was born how often have you used any of the following?
-

1 - Every day

2 - Often

3 - Sometimes

4 - Not at all
sleeping pills
cannabis/marihuana
tranquillisers
pills for depression
antibiotics
painkillers (aspirin, paracetamol, etc)
amphetamines or other stimulants
heroin, methadone, crack, cocaine
anticonvulsants
steroids
iron
vitamins
A4 m

Since the baby was born how often have you used any of the following? other pill, medicine or ointment (including herbal and homeopathic remedies) - please describe and state how frequently taken

1
Every day
2
Often
3
Sometimes
4
Not at all
Other
SECTION B: BEING A PARENT
The following questions are about how you feel about having a baby in the house.
B1

I really enjoy the baby

1
This is exactly how I feel
2
This is often how I feel
3
This is how I sometimes feel
4
I never feel this way
B2

I would have preferred that we had not had this baby when we did

1
This is exactly how I feel
2
This is often how I feel
3
This is how I sometimes feel
4
I never feel this way
B3

I feel confident with the baby

1
This is exactly how I feel
2
This is often how I feel
3
This is how I sometimes feel
4
I never feel this way
B4

I dislike the mess that surrounds the baby

1
This is exactly how I feel
2
This is often how I feel
3
This is how I sometimes feel
4
I never feel this way
B5

It is a great pleasure to watch the baby develop

1
This is exactly how I feel
2
This is often how I feel
3
This is how I sometimes feel
4
I never feel this way
B6

I really cannot bear it when the baby cries

1
This is exactly how I feel
2
This is often how I feel
3
This is how I sometimes feel
4
I never feel this way
B7

I feel constantly unsure if I'm doing the right thing for the baby

1
This is exactly how I feel
2
This is often how I feel
3
This is how I sometimes feel
4
I never feel this way
B8

I feel I should be enjoying the baby but am not

1
This is exactly how I feel
2
This is often how I feel
3
This is how I sometimes feel
4
I never feel this way
B9

I feel I have no time to myself

1
This is exactly how I feel
2
This is often how I feel
3
This is how I sometimes feel
4
I never feel this way
B10

A baby has made me feel more fulfilled

1
This is exactly how I feel
2
This is often how I feel
3
This is how I sometimes feel
4
I never feel this way
B11

Babies are fun

1
This is exactly how I feel
2
This is often how I feel
3
This is how I sometimes feel
4
I never feel this way
SECTION C: YOUR FEELINGS
The questions in this section ask you about your feelings and the way you behave.
Please indicate the way you feel nowadays.
C1

Do you feel upset for no obvious reason?

1
Very often
2
Often
3
Not very often
4
Never
C2

Do you get troubled by dizziness or shortness of breath?

1
Very often
2
Often
3
Not very often
4
Never
C3

Have you felt as though you might faint?

1
Very often
2
Often
3
Not very often
4
Never
C4

Do you feel sick or have indigestion?

1
Very often
2
Often
3
Not very often
4
Never
C5

Do you feel that life is too much effort?

1
Very often
2
Often
3
Not very often
4
Never
C6

Do you feel uneasy and restless?

1
Very often
2
Often
3
Not very often
4
Never
C7

Do you feel tingling or prickling sensations in your body, arms or legs?

1
Very often
2
Often
3
Not very often
4
Never
C8

Do you regret much of your past behaviour?

1
Very often
2
Often
3
Not very often
4
Never
C9

Do you sometimes feel panicky?

1
Very often
2
Often
3
Not very often
4
Never
C10

Do you find that you have little or no appetite?

1
Very often
2
Often
3
Not very often
4
Never
C11

Do you wake unusually early in the morning even when you haven't been woken by your children

1
Very often
2
Often
3
Not very often
4
Never
C12

Do you worry a lot?

1
Very often
2
Often
3
Not very often
4
Never
C13

Do you feel tired or exhausted?

1
Very often
2
Often
3
Not very often
4
Never
C14

Do you experience long periods of sadness?

1
Very often
2
Often
3
Not very often
4
Never
C15

Do you feel strung-up inside?

1
Very often
2
Often
3
Not very often
4
Never
C16

Can you get off to sleep alright?

1
Very often
2
Often
3
Not very often
4
Never
C17

Do you ever have the feeling you are going to pieces?

1
Very often
2
Often
3
Not very often
4
Never
C18

Do you often have excessive sweating or fluttering of the heart?

1
Very often
2
Often
3
Not very often
4
Never
C19

Do you find yourself needing to cry?

1
Very often
2
Often
3
Not very often
4
Never
C20

Do you have bad dreams which upset you when you wake up?

1
Very often
2
Often
3
Not very often
4
Never
C21

Do you lose the ability to feel sympathy for others?

1
Very often
2
Often
3
Not very often
4
Never
C22

Can you think quickly?

1
Very often
2
Often
3
Not very often
4
Never
C23

Do you have to make a special effort to face up to a crisis or difficulty?

1
Very often
2
Often
3
Not very often
4
Never
Your feelings in the past week.
C24

I have been able to laugh and see the funny side of things:

1
As much as I always could
2
Not quite so much now
3
Definitely not so much now
4
Not at all
C25

I have looked forward with enjoyment to things:

1
As much as I ever did
2
Rather less than I used to
3
Definitely less than I used to
4
Hardly at all
In the past week:
C26

I have blamed myself unnecessarily when things went wrong:

1
Yes, most of the time
2
Yes, some of the time
3
Not very often
4
No never
C27

I have been anxious or worried for no good reason:

1
No, not at all
2
Hardly ever
3
Yes, sometimes
4
Yes, often
C28

I have felt scared or panicky for no very good reason:

1
Yes, quite a lot
2
Yes, sometimes
3
No, not much
4
No, not at all
C29

Things have been getting on top of me:

1
Yes, most of the time
2
Yes, sometimes
3
No, hardly ever
4
No, not at all
In the past week:
C30

I have been so unhappy that I have had difficulty sleeping:

1
Yes, most of the time
2
Yes, sometimes
3
Not very often
4
No, not at all
C31

I have felt sad or miserable:

1
Yes, most of the time
2
Yes, quite often
3
Not very often
4
No, not at all
C32

I have been so unhappy that I have been crying:

1
Yes, most of the time
2
Yes, quite often
3
Only occasionally
4
No, never
C33

The thought of harming myself has occurred to me:

1
Yes, quite often
2
Sometimes
3
Hardly ever
4
Never
C34

On the whole are there more good days than bad?

1
Yes, more good days
2
About half and half
3
No, more bad days
SECTION D: RECENT EVENTS
Listed below are a number of events which may have brought changes in your life. Have any of these occurred since your partner had the baby? If so, please assess how much effect it had on you.
D1

Since the baby was born: Your partner died

1
Yes & affected me a lot
2
Yes, moderately affected
3
Yes, mildly affected
4
Yes, but did not affect me at all
5
No did not happen
D2

Since the baby was born: One of your children died

1
Yes & affected me a lot
2
Yes, moderately affected
3
Yes, mildly affected
4
Yes, but did not affect me at all
5
No did not happen
D3

Since the baby was born: A friend or relative died

1
Yes & affected me a lot
2
Yes, moderately affected
3
Yes, mildly affected
4
Yes, but did not affect me at all
5
No did not happen
D4

Since the baby was born: One of your children was ill

1
Yes & affected me a lot
2
Yes, moderately affected
3
Yes, mildly affected
4
Yes, but did not affect me at all
5
No did not happen
D5

Since the baby was born: Your partner was ill

1
Yes & affected me a lot
2
Yes, moderately affected
3
Yes, mildly affected
4
Yes, but did not affect me at all
5
No did not happen
D6

Since the baby was born: A friend or relative was ill

1
Yes & affected me a lot
2
Yes, moderately affected
3
Yes, mildly affected
4
Yes, but did not affect me at all
5
No did not happen
D7

Since the baby was born: You were admitted to hospital

1
Yes & affected me a lot
2
Yes, moderately affected
3
Yes, mildly affected
4
Yes, but did not affect me at all
5
No did not happen
D8

Since the baby was born: You were in trouble with the law

1
Yes & affected me a lot
2
Yes, moderately affected
3
Yes, mildly affected
4
Yes, but did not affect me at all
5
No did not happen
D9

Since the baby was born: You were divorced

1
Yes & affected me a lot
2
Yes, moderately affected
3
Yes, mildly affected
4
Yes, but did not affect me at all
5
No did not happen
D10

Since the baby was born: You found that your partner didn't want your child

1
Yes & affected me a lot
2
Yes, moderately affected
3
Yes, mildly affected
4
Yes, but did not affect me at all
5
No did not happen
D11

Since the baby was born: You were very ill

1
Yes & affected me a lot
2
Yes, moderately affected
3
Yes, mildly affected
4
Yes, but did not affect me at all
5
No did not happen
D12

Since the baby was born: Your partner lost her job

1
Yes & affected me a lot
2
Yes, moderately affected
3
Yes, mildly affected
4
Yes, but did not affect me at all
5
No did not happen
D13

Since the baby was born: Your partner had problems at work

1
Yes & affected me a lot
2
Yes, moderately affected
3
Yes, mildly affected
4
Yes, but did not affect me at all
5
No did not happen
D14

Since the baby was born: You had problems at work

1
Yes & affected me a lot
2
Yes, moderately affected
3
Yes, mildly affected
4
Yes, but did not affect me at all
5
No did not happen
D15

Since the baby was born: You lost your job

1
Yes & affected me a lot
2
Yes, moderately affected
3
Yes, mildly affected
4
Yes, but did not affect me at all
5
No did not happen
D16

Since the baby was born: Your partner went away

1
Yes & affected me a lot
2
Yes, moderately affected
3
Yes, mildly affected
4
Yes, but did not affect me at all
5
No did not happen
D17

Since the baby was born: Your partner was in trouble with the law

1
Yes & affected me a lot
2
Yes, moderately affected
3
Yes, mildly affected
4
Yes, but did not affect me at all
5
No did not happen
D18

Since the baby was born: You and your partner separated

1
Yes & affected me a lot
2
Yes, moderately affected
3
Yes, mildly affected
4
Yes, but did not affect me at all
5
No did not happen
D19

Since the baby was born: Your income was reduced

1
Yes & affected me a lot
2
Yes, moderately affected
3
Yes, mildly affected
4
Yes, but did not affect me at all
5
No did not happen
D20

Since the baby was born: You argued with your partner

1
Yes & affected me a lot
2
Yes, moderately affected
3
Yes, mildly affected
4
Yes, but did not affect me at all
5
No did not happen
D21

Since the baby was born: You argued with your family and friends

1
Yes & affected me a lot
2
Yes, moderately affected
3
Yes, mildly affected
4
Yes, but did not affect me at all
5
No did not happen
D22

Since the baby was born: You moved house

1
Yes & affected me a lot
2
Yes, moderately affected
3
Yes, mildly affected
4
Yes, but did not affect me at all
5
No did not happen
D23

Since the baby was born: Your partner was physically cruel to you

1
Yes & affected me a lot
2
Yes, moderately affected
3
Yes, mildly affected
4
Yes, but did not affect me at all
5
No did not happen
D24

Since the baby was born: You became homeless

1
Yes & affected me a lot
2
Yes, moderately affected
3
Yes, mildly affected
4
Yes, but did not affect me at all
5
No did not happen
D25

Since the baby was born: You had a major financial problem

1
Yes & affected me a lot
2
Yes, moderately affected
3
Yes, mildly affected
4
Yes, but did not affect me at all
5
No did not happen
D26

Since the baby was born: You got married

1
Yes & affected me a lot
2
Yes, moderately affected
3
Yes, mildly affected
4
Yes, but did not affect me at all
5
No did not happen
D27

Since the baby was born: Your partner was physically cruel to your children

1
Yes & affected me a lot
2
Yes, moderately affected
3
Yes, mildly affected
4
Yes, but did not affect me at all
5
No did not happen
D28

Since the baby was born: You were physically cruel to the children

1
Yes & affected me a lot
2
Yes, moderately affected
3
Yes, mildly affected
4
Yes, but did not affect me at all
5
No did not happen
D29

Since the baby was born: You attempted suicide

1
Yes & affected me a lot
2
Yes, moderately affected
3
Yes, mildly affected
4
Yes, but did not affect me at all
5
No did not happen
D30

Since the baby was born: You were convicted of an offence

1
Yes & affected me a lot
2
Yes, moderately affected
3
Yes, mildly affected
4
Yes, but did not affect me at all
5
No did not happen
D31

Since the baby was born: Your partner became pregnant

1
Yes & affected me a lot
2
Yes, moderately affected
3
Yes, mildly affected
4
Yes, but did not affect me at all
5
No did not happen
D32

Since the baby was born: You started a new job

1
Yes & affected me a lot
2
Yes, moderately affected
3
Yes, mildly affected
4
Yes, but did not affect me at all
5
No did not happen
D33

Since the baby was born: You returned to work

1
Yes & affected me a lot
2
Yes, moderately affected
3
Yes, mildly affected
4
Yes, but did not affect me at all
5
No did not happen
D34

Since the baby was born: Your partner had a miscarriage

1
Yes & affected me a lot
2
Yes, moderately affected
3
Yes, mildly affected
4
Yes, but did not affect me at all
5
No did not happen
D35

Since the baby was born: Your partner had an abortion

1
Yes & affected me a lot
2
Yes, moderately affected
3
Yes, mildly affected
4
Yes, but did not affect me at all
5
No did not happen
D36

Since the baby was born: You took an examination

1
Yes & affected me a lot
2
Yes, moderately affected
3
Yes, mildly affected
4
Yes, but did not affect me at all
5
No did not happen
D37

Since the baby was born: Your partner was emotionally cruel to you

1
Yes & affected me a lot
2
Yes, moderately affected
3
Yes, mildly affected
4
Yes, but did not affect me at all
5
No did not happen
D38

Since the baby was born: Your partner was emotionally cruel to the children

1
Yes & affected me a lot
2
Yes, moderately affected
3
Yes, mildly affected
4
Yes, but did not affect me at all
5
No did not happen
D39

Since the baby was born: You were emotionally cruel to the children

1
Yes & affected me a lot
2
Yes, moderately affected
3
Yes, mildly affected
4
Yes, but did not affect me at all
5
No did not happen
D40

Since the baby was born: Your house or car was burgled

1
Yes & affected me a lot
2
Yes, moderately affected
3
Yes, mildly affected
4
Yes, but did not affect me at all
5
No did not happen
D41

Since the baby was born: Your partner started a new job

1
Yes & affected me a lot
2
Yes, moderately affected
3
Yes, mildly affected
4
Yes, but did not affect me at all
5
No did not happen
D42

Since the baby was born: A pet died

1
Yes & affected me a lot
2
Yes, moderately affected
3
Yes, mildly affected
4
Yes, but did not affect me at all
5
No did not happen
D43

Since the baby was born: You had an accident please describe

1
Yes & affected me a lot
2
Yes, moderately affected
3
Yes, mildly affected
4
Yes, but did not affect me at all
5
No did not happen
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D44 a

Is there anything else which is not on the list which has concerned you or required additional effort from you to cope since the baby was born?

1
Yes
2
No
If no, go to Section E
If yes,
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D44 b

please describe :

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D44 c

How did this affect you?

1
a lot
2
moderately
3
mildly
4
not at all
D45

Space for any comments:

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SECTION E: YOUR PARTNER
[We assume your partner is female - but recognise that this may not be so]
E1 a

The following questions are about how your partner gets on with the baby. She really enjoys this baby

1
Always
2
Sometimes
3
Never
E1 b

The following questions are about how your partner gets on with the baby. She would really have preferred that we had not had this baby when we did

1
Always
2
Sometimes
3
Never
E1 c

The following questions are about how your partner gets on with the baby. She likes to play with the baby

1
Always
2
Sometimes
3
Never
E1 d

The following questions are about how your partner gets on with the baby. She is confident with the baby

1
Always
2
Sometimes
3
Never
E1 e

The following questions are about how your partner gets on with the baby. She takes great pleasure in watching the baby develop

1
Always
2
Sometimes
3
Never
E1 f

The following questions are about how your partner gets on with the baby. She really cannot bear it when the baby cries

1
Always
2
Sometimes
3
Never
E1 g

The following questions are about how your partner gets on with the baby. She dislikes the mess that surrounds the baby

1
Always
2
Sometimes
3
Never
E1 h

The following questions are about how your partner gets on with the baby. I trust her alone with the baby

1
Always
2
Sometimes
3
Never
E1 i

The following questions are about how your partner gets on with the baby. She takes an active part in bringing up the baby

1
Always
2
Sometimes
3
Never
E2 a-m
Below are a number of statements. How frequently does each description fit your own partnership?
-

1 - Very often

2 - Often

3 - Sometimes

4 - Rarely

5 - Never
Would you say your partner is loving (affectionate) toward you?
Does your partner get angry with you?
Does your partner listen to you when you want to discuss your problems or talk about your feelings?
Do you have arguments with your partner?
Does your partner talk to you about her problems and feelings?
Do you get angry with your partner?
Do you enjoy the company of your partner?
Does your partner show her approval of you?
Do you behave affectionately toward your partner?
Do you go out socially together?
Does your partner hug and kiss you?
Do you feel parenthood has brought you closer together?
Does your partner hold you in her arms?
SECTION F: YOUR OCCUPATION AND LIFESTYLE
F1

How many cigarettes per day do you currently smoke?

30
30+
25
25-29
20
20-24
15
15-19
10
10-14
5
5-9
1
1-4
0
none
F2 a

How often do you drink alcoholic drinks?

1
every day
2
3-6 times per week
3
1-2 times per week
4
occasionally
5
never
F2 b

How many days in the past month do you think you have had the equivalent of 2 pints of beer, 4 glasses of wine or 4 pub measures of spirit?

1
every day
2
more than 10 days
3
5-10 days
4
3-4 days
5
1-2 days
6
none
F3

Compared with other fathers of your age, would you consider yourself to be:

1
much more active
2
somewhat more active
3
about the same
4
somewhat less active
F4

How many evenings a week do you usually go out? ... evenings

How many
F5

What is your present job situation?

1
employed
2
unemployed but looking for a job
3
in full-time education
4
looking after the home and family
5
other (please describe)
Other
As far as you can, please describe the actual job, occupation, trade or profession. (Use precise terms such as radio mechanic, woodworking machinist, toolroom foreman. If the occupation is known by a special name, please use that name. If in H.M. Forces, give the rank in addition to the actual job. Please also describe the type of industry or service given: i.e. give details of what is made, materials used, or services given).
F6 i

Your present job or last main job. Actual job, occupation, trade or profession

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F6 ii

Your present job or last main job. Hours worked per week: (on average)

How many
F6 iii

Your present job or last main job. Please tick which of the following apply to you:

1
foreman
2
manager
3
supervisor
4
leading hand
5
self-employed
6
none of these
F6 iv

Your present job or last main job. Type of industry or service given (main things done in job):

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F7 a-b
Below are statements about how working affects being a parent. Please indicate which is true for you:
-

1 - Yes almost always

2 - Yes often

3 - Not very often

4 - Never

7 - Do not work
I enjoy seeing my baby after work
After a day at work I find it hard to cope with a baby
F8 a

How difficult do you find it to afford these items nowadays: food

1
Very difficult
2
Fairly difficult
3
Slightly difficult
4
Not difficult
F8 b

How difficult do you find it to afford these items nowadays: clothing

1
Very difficult
2
Fairly difficult
3
Slightly difficult
4
Not difficult
F8 c

How difficult do you find it to afford these items nowadays: heating

1
Very difficult
2
Fairly difficult
3
Slightly difficult
4
Not difficult
F8 d

How difficult do you find it to afford these items nowadays: rent or mortgage

1
Very difficult
2
Fairly difficult
3
Slightly difficult
4
Not difficult
F8 e

How difficult do you find it to afford these items nowadays: things you need for the baby

1
Very difficult
2
Fairly difficult
3
Slightly difficult
4
Not difficult
F9 a-i
How much help would you say you have given with the following since having your baby?
-

1 - A lot of help

2 - Some help

3 - Hardly any help

4 - No help at all
shopping
cleaning the home
preparing meals
washing up
changing nappies
washing the clothes
help with the housework
cook meals
looking after your other children
F9 j

How much help would you say you have given with the following since having your baby? other tasks please describe)

1
A lot of help
2
Some help
3
Hardly any help
4
No help at all
Other
F10 a

How many hours sleep do you get altogether now? during an average night

1
None
2
1 - 3 hours
3
4 - 5 hours
4
6 - 7 hours
5
more than 7 hours
F10 b

How many hours sleep do you get altogether now? during an average day

1
None
2
1 - 3 hours
3
4 - 5 hours
4
6 - 7 hours
5
more than 7 hours
F11

Do you feel that you are getting enough sleep?

1
Yes
2
No
F12 a-d
On balance what would you say was the result of having this young baby?
-

1 - Yes

2 - No

3 - Can't say
It has made a big difference to the way I live
It has meant that I have less money to spend on myself
It has meant that I have had to stay at home more than I used to
I have felt more fulfilled
SECTION G: BEING A PARENT
Below are a number of statements about how some people think a parent should behave with a baby. Please indicate how much you agree with them.
G1

Babies should be picked up whenever they cry

1
Yes, I agree
2
I'm unsure but probably agree
3
I'm unsure but probably disagree
4
No, I disagree
G2

It is important to develop a regular pattern of feeding and sleeping with a baby

1
Yes, I agree
2
I'm unsure but probably agree
3
I'm unsure but probably disagree
4
No, I disagree
G3

Babies should be fed whenever they are hungry

1
Yes, I agree
2
I'm unsure but probably agree
3
I'm unsure but probably disagree
4
No, I disagree
G4

Babies need to be stimulated if they are to develop well

1
Yes, I agree
2
I'm unsure but probably agree
3
I'm unsure but probably disagree
4
No, I disagree
G5

Babies need quiet secure surroundings and should not be disturbed too much

1
Yes, I agree
2
I'm unsure but probably agree
3
I'm unsure but probably disagree
4
No, I disagree
G6

Parents need to adapt their lives to the baby's demands

1
Yes, I agree
2
I'm unsure but probably agree
3
I'm unsure but probably disagree
4
No, I disagree
G7

A baby should fit into its parents' routine

1
Yes, I agree
2
I'm unsure but probably agree
3
I'm unsure but probably disagree
4
No, I disagree
G8

Babies should be left to develop naturally

1
Yes, I agree
2
I'm unsure but probably agree
3
I'm unsure but probably disagree
4
No, I disagree
G9

Talking, to even a very young baby, is important

1
Yes, I agree
2
I'm unsure but probably agree
3
I'm unsure but probably disagree
4
No, I disagree
G10

Cuddling a baby is very important

1
Yes, I agree
2
I'm unsure but probably agree
3
I'm unsure but probably disagree
4
No, I disagree
The following statements are about the help and support you have.
G11

I have no one to share my feelings with

1
This is exactly how I feel
2
This is often how I feel
3
This is how I sometimes feel
4
I never feel this way
G12

My partner provides the emotional support I need

1
This is exactly how I feel
2
This is often how I feel
3
This is how I sometimes feel
4
I never feel this way
G13

There are other fathers with whom I can share my experiences

1
This is exactly how I feel
2
This is often how I feel
3
This is how I sometimes feel
4
I never feel this way
G14

I believe in moments of difficulty my neighbours would help me

1
This is exactly how I feel
2
This is often how I feel
3
This is how I sometimes feel
4
I never feel this way
G15

I'm worried that my partner might leave me

1
This is exactly how I feel
2
This is often how I feel
3
This is how I sometimes feel
4
I never feel this way
G16

There is always someone with whom I can share my happiness and excitement about my family

1
This is exactly how I feel
2
This is often how I feel
3
This is how I sometimes feel
4
I never feel this way
G17

If I feel tired I can rely on my partner to take over

1
This is exactly how I feel
2
This is often how I feel
3
This is how I sometimes feel
4
I never feel this way
G18

If I was in financial difficulty I know my family would help if they could

1
This is exactly how I feel
2
This is often how I feel
3
This is how I sometimes feel
4
I never feel this way
G19

If I was in financial difficulty I know my friends would help if they could

1
This is exactly how I feel
2
This is often how I feel
3
This is how I sometimes feel
4
I never feel this way
G20

If all else fails I know the state will support and assist me

1
This is exactly how I feel
2
This is often how I feel
3
This is how I sometimes feel
4
I never feel this way
SECTION H: CHEMICALS IN YOUR ENVIRONMENT
H1 a-ze
In the last few months, how often have you used the following (whether at home or at work):
-

1 - Every day

2 - Most days

3 - About once a week

4 - Less than once a week

5 - Not at all
disinfectant
bleach
window cleaner
carpet shampoo
oven/drain cleaner
dry cleaning fluid
turpentine/white spirit
paint stripper
household paint or varnish
weed killers
pesticides/insect killers
aerosols or sprays including hair spray
hair dye/bleach
deodorants
air fresheners (spray, stick or aerosol)
ceramics/enamels
soldering
dental amalgam
electroplating
glues
leather working
fabric/textiles
dyes
radiation (x-ray or other)
plastics
metal cleaners/degreasers, polishers
petrol
machining
photographic chemicals
electrical wiring
diesel
H1 zf

In the last few months, how often have you used the following (whether at home or at work): other chemical (please describe)

1
Every day
2
Most days
3
About once a week
4
Less than once a week
5
Not at all
Other
Thank you for your help so far.
These next pages are concerned with early sexual experience.
IF YOU WOULD RATHER NOT ANSWER THEM, WE QUITE UNDERSTAND. JUST GO STRAIGHT TO PAGE 31.
But it is possible that whether or not such events have taken place they may be a vital clue in understanding some of the problems we are trying to solve - even though they may appear to be unconnected. If you feel you can help, we would be very grateful.
SECTION I
As we are growing up we all have sexual experiences. These are a normal part of development and learning. Some people also have unwanted experiences to which they do not agree. These experiences can be important and may affect how you feel about yourself, your partner and your baby. Below are questions which ask about your sexual experiences from childhood until the present time.
I1

Did anyone ever purposefully expose/flash themselves to you before you were 16?

1
Yes, happened once only
2
Yes, happened more than once
3
No, did not happen
If yes,
qc_I1 = 1 || qc_I1 = 2
I1 i(a-g)
Who was involved?
-

1 - No

2 - Yes
boy friend
girl friend
parent or parent figure
brother or sister
other relative
family friend
stranger
I1 i(h)

Who was involved? other (please describe)

1
No
2
Yes
Other
If Yes,
qc_I1_i_a-g == 2 || qc_I1_i_h == 2
I1 ii(a-g)
did you want this to happen with this person?
-

1 - No

2 - Yes

9 - Unsure
boy friend
girl friend
parent or parent figure
brother or sister
other relative
family friend
stranger
I1 ii(h)

did you want this to happen with this person? other (please describe)

1
No
2
Yes
9
Unsure
Other
I1 iii

how old were you when this first happened: ... years

Age
I2

Did anyone masturbate in front of you before you were 16?

1
Yes, happened once only
2
Yes, happened more than once
3
No, did not happen
If yes,
qc_I2 = 1 || qc_I2 = 2
I2 i(a-g)
Who was involved?
-

1 - No

2 - Yes
boy friend
girl friend
parent or parent figure
brother or sister
other relative
family friend
stranger
I2 i(h)

Who was involved? other (please describe)

1
No
2
Yes
Other
If yes,
qc_I2_i_a-g == 2 || qc_I2_i_h == 2
I2 ii(a-g)
did you want this to happen with this person?
-

1 - No

2 - Yes

9 - Unsure
boy friend
girl friend
parent or parent figure
brother or sister
other relative
family friend
stranger
I2 ii(h)

did you want this to happen with this person? other (please describe)

1
No
2
Yes
9
Unsure
Other
I2 iii

how old were you when this first happened: ... years

Age
I3

Did anyone ever touch or fondle your body, including your backside or genitals, or attempt to arouse you sexually before you were 16?

1
Yes, happened once only
2
Yes, happened more than once
3
No, did not happen
If yes,
qc_I3 = 1 || qc_I3 = 2
I3 i(a-g)
Who was involved?
-

1 - No

2 - Yes
boy friend
girl friend
parent or parent figure
brother or sister
other relative
family friend
stranger
I3 i(h)

Who was involved? other (please describe)

1
No
2
Yes
Other
If yes,
qc_I3_i_a-g == 2 || qc_I3_i_h == 2
I3 ii(a-g)
did you want this to happen with this person?
-

1 - No

2 - Yes

9 - Unsure
boy friend
girl friend
parent or parent figure
brother or sister
other relative
family friend
stranger
I3 ii(h)

did you want this to happen with this person? other (please describe)

1
No
2
Yes
9
Unsure
Other
I3 iii

how old were you when this first happened: ... years

Age
I4

Did anyone try to have you arouse them, or touch their body in a sexual way before you were 16?

1
Yes, happened once only
2
Yes, happened more than once
3
No, did not happen
If yes,
qc_I4 = 1 || qc_I4 = 2
I4 i(a-g)
Who was involved?
-

1 - No

2 - Yes
boy friend
girl friend
parent or parent figure
brother or sister
other relative
family friend
stranger
I4 i(h)

Who was involved? other (please describe)

1
No
2
Yes
Other
If yes,
qc_I4_i_a-g == 2 || qc_I4_i_h == 2
I4 ii(a-g)
did you want this to happen with this person?
-

1 - No

2 - Yes

9 - Unsure
boy friend
girl friend
parent or parent figure
brother or sister
other relative
family friend
stranger
I4 ii(h)

did you want this to happen with this person? other (please describe)

1
No
2
Yes
9
Unsure
Other
I4 iii

how old were you when this first happened: ... years

Age
I5

Did anybody rub their genitals against your body in a sexual way before you were 16?

1
Yes, happened once only
2
Yes, happened more than once
3
No, did not happen
If yes,
qc_I5 = 1 || qc_I5 = 2
I5 i(a-g)
Who was involved?
-

1 - No

2 - Yes
boy friend
girl friend
parent or parent figure
brother or sister
other relative
family friend
stranger
I5 i(h)

Who was involved? other (please describe)

1
No
2
Yes
Other
If yes,
qc_I5_i_a-g == 2 || qc_I5_i_h == 2
I5 ii(a-g)
did you want this to happen with this person?
-

1 - No

2 - Yes

9 - Unsure
boy friend
girl friend
parent or parent figure
brother or sister
other relative
family friend
stranger
I5 ii(h)

did you want this to happen with this person? other (please describe)

1
No
2
Yes
9
Unsure
Other
I5 iii

how old were you when this first happened: ... years

Age
I6

Did anyone have sexual intercourse with you before you were 16?

1
Yes, happened once only
2
Yes, happened more than once
3
No, did not happen
If yes,
qc_I6 = 1 || qc_I6 = 2
I6 i(a-g)
Who was involved?
-

1 - No

2 - Yes
boy friend
girl friend
parent or parent figure
brother or sister
other relative
family friend
stranger
I6 i(h)

Who was involved? other (please describe)

1
No
2
Yes
Other
If Yes,
qc_I6_i_a-g == 2 || qc_I6_i_h == 2
I6 ii(a-g)
did you want this to happen with this person?
-

1 - No

2 - Yes

9 - Unsure
boy friend
girl friend
parent or parent figure
brother or sister
other relative
family friend
stranger
I6 ii(h)

did you want this to happen with this person? other (please describe)

1
No
2
Yes
9
Unsure
Other
I6 iii

how old were you when this first happened: ... years

Age
I7

Did anyone ever try to put their penis into your mouth before you were 16?

1
Yes, happened once only
2
Yes, happened more than once
3
No, did not happen
If yes,
qc_I7 = 1 || qc_I7 = 2
I7 i(a-f)
Who was involved?
-

1 - No

2 - Yes
boy friend
father or father figure
brother
other relative
family friend
stranger
I7 i(g)

Who was involved? other (please describe)

1
No
2
Yes
Other
If yes,
qc_I7_i_a-f == 2 || qc_I7_i_g == 2
I7 ii(a-f)
did you want this to happen with this person?
-

1 - No

2 - Yes

9 - Unsure
boy friend
father or father figure
brother
other relative
family friend
stranger
I7 ii(g)

did you want this to happen with this person? other (please describe)

1
No
2
Yes
9
Unsure
Other
I7 iii

how old were you when this first happened: ... years

Age
I i

Thank you for answering these questions which we realise may be difficult to answer. If there are any comments you'd like to make please write them below.

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SECTION J
J1

Please put the date of completing this questionnaire:

Generic date
J2

Please give your date of birth:

Generic date
J3

This questionnaire was filled in by:

1
baby's father
2
baby's mother
3
other (please describe your relationship to the baby - e.g. mother's partner, foster mother, etc)
Other
VERY MANY THANKS FOR ALL YOUR HELP
Please remember, because this is strictly confidential, the people who look at this booklet will not know your name. They will be unable to give you any help or contact anyone after reading what you have written. If you feel you need advice, please feel free to contact our special information line (Bristol 256260 during office hours). Alternatively your General Practitioner should be able to advise you.
When completed, please return the questionnaire to:
Dr. Jean Golding, Children of the Nineties - ALSPAC, Institute of Child Health, 24, Tyndall Avenue, Bristol. BS8 1BR.
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Space for any comments you might like to make:

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THE BABY AND ME
s_intro_ii
(PARTNER'S QUESTIONNAIRE)
s_intro_iii
This questionnaire asks about your health and lifestyle now that the baby is over 6 months old.
s_intro_iv
Some questions may seem similar, but they are not the same. Others will be the same as you have answered in earlier questionnaires. This is so that we can see how things may have changed for you.
s_intro_v
All the answers you give are confidential. We would be grateful if you would help us by answering as many of these questions as possible, but if there is any question you do not want to answer that is fine. Just leave it blank.
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THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR HELP

SECTION A: YOUR HEALTH

A1
Which of the following would you say describes your health now?
1
always fit and well
2
mostly feel well and healthy
3
often feel unwell
4
hardly ever feel really well
A2 a
Since the baby was born have you had to stay in hospital?
1
Yes
2
No
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If no, go to A3 on page 4
A2 b
how many times:
How many
If yes,

(_time <= qc_A2_b) && (_time < 4)

A2 c
what were the reasons for each admission? (please describe)
Generic text
If yes,
A2 d
how long did you stay? each time? ... days
How many
If yes,
A3 a-q

Have you had any of the following since the new baby was born?

-

1 - Yes and consulted doctor

2 - Yes but did not consult doctor

3 - No
anxiety or 'nerves'
depression
headache or migraine
back ache
indigestion
cough or cold
influenza
haemorrhoids/piles
wheezing
bronchitis
stomach ulcer
eczema
psoriasis
arthritis
rheumatism
urinary infection
other problems
A3 q(i)
Have you had any of the following since the new baby was born? (please describe)
Other
A4 a-l

Since the baby was born how often have you used any of the following?

-

1 - Every day

2 - Often

3 - Sometimes

4 - Not at all
sleeping pills
cannabis/marihuana
tranquillisers
pills for depression
antibiotics
painkillers (aspirin, paracetamol, etc)
amphetamines or other stimulants
heroin, methadone, crack, cocaine
anticonvulsants
steroids
iron
vitamins
A4 m
Since the baby was born how often have you used any of the following? other pill, medicine or ointment (including herbal and homeopathic remedies) - please describe and state how frequently taken
1
Every day
2
Often
3
Sometimes
4
Not at all
Other

SECTION B: BEING A PARENT

s_section_B
The following questions are about how you feel about having a baby in the house.
B1
I really enjoy the baby
1
This is exactly how I feel
2
This is often how I feel
3
This is how I sometimes feel
4
I never feel this way
B2
I would have preferred that we had not had this baby when we did
1
This is exactly how I feel
2
This is often how I feel
3
This is how I sometimes feel
4
I never feel this way
B3
I feel confident with the baby
1
This is exactly how I feel
2
This is often how I feel
3
This is how I sometimes feel
4
I never feel this way
B4
I dislike the mess that surrounds the baby
1
This is exactly how I feel
2
This is often how I feel
3
This is how I sometimes feel
4
I never feel this way
B5
It is a great pleasure to watch the baby develop
1
This is exactly how I feel
2
This is often how I feel
3
This is how I sometimes feel
4
I never feel this way
B6
I really cannot bear it when the baby cries
1
This is exactly how I feel
2
This is often how I feel
3
This is how I sometimes feel
4
I never feel this way
B7
I feel constantly unsure if I'm doing the right thing for the baby
1
This is exactly how I feel
2
This is often how I feel
3
This is how I sometimes feel
4
I never feel this way
B8
I feel I should be enjoying the baby but am not
1
This is exactly how I feel
2
This is often how I feel
3
This is how I sometimes feel
4
I never feel this way
B9
I feel I have no time to myself
1
This is exactly how I feel
2
This is often how I feel
3
This is how I sometimes feel
4
I never feel this way
B10
A baby has made me feel more fulfilled
1
This is exactly how I feel
2
This is often how I feel
3
This is how I sometimes feel
4
I never feel this way
B11
Babies are fun
1
This is exactly how I feel
2
This is often how I feel
3
This is how I sometimes feel
4
I never feel this way

SECTION C: YOUR FEELINGS

s_section_C_i
The questions in this section ask you about your feelings and the way you behave.
s_section_C_ii
Please indicate the way you feel nowadays.
C1
Do you feel upset for no obvious reason?
1
Very often
2
Often
3
Not very often
4
Never
C2
Do you get troubled by dizziness or shortness of breath?
1
Very often
2
Often
3
Not very often
4
Never
C3
Have you felt as though you might faint?
1
Very often
2
Often
3
Not very often
4
Never
C4
Do you feel sick or have indigestion?
1
Very often
2
Often
3
Not very often
4
Never
C5
Do you feel that life is too much effort?
1
Very often
2
Often
3
Not very often
4
Never
C6
Do you feel uneasy and restless?
1
Very often
2
Often
3
Not very often
4
Never
C7
Do you feel tingling or prickling sensations in your body, arms or legs?
1
Very often
2
Often
3
Not very often
4
Never
C8
Do you regret much of your past behaviour?
1
Very often
2
Often
3
Not very often
4
Never
C9
Do you sometimes feel panicky?
1
Very often
2
Often
3
Not very often
4
Never
C10
Do you find that you have little or no appetite?
1
Very often
2
Often
3
Not very often
4
Never
C11
Do you wake unusually early in the morning even when you haven't been woken by your children
1
Very often
2
Often
3
Not very often
4
Never
C12
Do you worry a lot?
1
Very often
2
Often
3
Not very often
4
Never
C13
Do you feel tired or exhausted?
1
Very often
2
Often
3
Not very often
4
Never
C14
Do you experience long periods of sadness?
1
Very often
2
Often
3
Not very often
4
Never
C15
Do you feel strung-up inside?
1
Very often
2
Often
3
Not very often
4
Never
C16
Can you get off to sleep alright?
1
Very often
2
Often
3
Not very often
4
Never
C17
Do you ever have the feeling you are going to pieces?
1
Very often
2
Often
3
Not very often
4
Never
C18
Do you often have excessive sweating or fluttering of the heart?
1
Very often
2
Often
3
Not very often
4
Never
C19
Do you find yourself needing to cry?
1
Very often
2
Often
3
Not very often
4
Never
C20
Do you have bad dreams which upset you when you wake up?
1
Very often
2
Often
3
Not very often
4
Never
C21
Do you lose the ability to feel sympathy for others?
1
Very often
2
Often
3
Not very often
4
Never
C22
Can you think quickly?
1
Very often
2
Often
3
Not very often
4
Never
C23
Do you have to make a special effort to face up to a crisis or difficulty?
1
Very often
2
Often
3
Not very often
4
Never

Your feelings in the past week.

C24
I have been able to laugh and see the funny side of things:
1
As much as I always could
2
Not quite so much now
3
Definitely not so much now
4
Not at all
C25
I have looked forward with enjoyment to things:
1
As much as I ever did
2
Rather less than I used to
3
Definitely less than I used to
4
Hardly at all
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In the past week:
C26
I have blamed myself unnecessarily when things went wrong:
1
Yes, most of the time
2
Yes, some of the time
3
Not very often
4
No never
C27
I have been anxious or worried for no good reason:
1
No, not at all
2
Hardly ever
3
Yes, sometimes
4
Yes, often
C28
I have felt scared or panicky for no very good reason:
1
Yes, quite a lot
2
Yes, sometimes
3
No, not much
4
No, not at all
C29
Things have been getting on top of me:
1
Yes, most of the time
2
Yes, sometimes
3
No, hardly ever
4
No, not at all
s_qC30
In the past week:
C30
I have been so unhappy that I have had difficulty sleeping:
1
Yes, most of the time
2
Yes, sometimes
3
Not very often
4
No, not at all
C31
I have felt sad or miserable:
1
Yes, most of the time
2
Yes, quite often
3
Not very often
4
No, not at all
C32
I have been so unhappy that I have been crying:
1
Yes, most of the time
2
Yes, quite often
3
Only occasionally
4
No, never
C33
The thought of harming myself has occurred to me:
1
Yes, quite often
2
Sometimes
3
Hardly ever
4
Never
C34
On the whole are there more good days than bad?
1
Yes, more good days
2
About half and half
3
No, more bad days

SECTION D: RECENT EVENTS

s_qD1
Listed below are a number of events which may have brought changes in your life. Have any of these occurred since your partner had the baby? If so, please assess how much effect it had on you.
D1
Since the baby was born: Your partner died
1
Yes & affected me a lot
2
Yes, moderately affected
3
Yes, mildly affected
4
Yes, but did not affect me at all
5
No did not happen
D2
Since the baby was born: One of your children died
1
Yes & affected me a lot
2
Yes, moderately affected
3
Yes, mildly affected
4
Yes, but did not affect me at all
5
No did not happen
D3
Since the baby was born: A friend or relative died
1
Yes & affected me a lot
2
Yes, moderately affected
3
Yes, mildly affected
4
Yes, but did not affect me at all
5
No did not happen
D4
Since the baby was born: One of your children was ill
1
Yes & affected me a lot
2
Yes, moderately affected
3
Yes, mildly affected
4
Yes, but did not affect me at all
5
No did not happen
D5
Since the baby was born: Your partner was ill
1
Yes & affected me a lot
2
Yes, moderately affected
3
Yes, mildly affected
4
Yes, but did not affect me at all
5
No did not happen
D6
Since the baby was born: A friend or relative was ill
1
Yes & affected me a lot
2
Yes, moderately affected
3
Yes, mildly affected
4
Yes, but did not affect me at all
5
No did not happen
D7
Since the baby was born: You were admitted to hospital
1
Yes & affected me a lot
2
Yes, moderately affected
3
Yes, mildly affected
4
Yes, but did not affect me at all
5
No did not happen
D8
Since the baby was born: You were in trouble with the law
1
Yes & affected me a lot
2
Yes, moderately affected
3
Yes, mildly affected
4
Yes, but did not affect me at all
5
No did not happen
D9
Since the baby was born: You were divorced
1
Yes & affected me a lot
2
Yes, moderately affected
3
Yes, mildly affected
4
Yes, but did not affect me at all
5
No did not happen
D10
Since the baby was born: You found that your partner didn't want your child
1
Yes & affected me a lot
2
Yes, moderately affected
3
Yes, mildly affected
4
Yes, but did not affect me at all
5
No did not happen
D11
Since the baby was born: You were very ill
1
Yes & affected me a lot
2
Yes, moderately affected
3
Yes, mildly affected
4
Yes, but did not affect me at all
5
No did not happen
D12
Since the baby was born: Your partner lost her job
1
Yes & affected me a lot
2
Yes, moderately affected
3
Yes, mildly affected
4
Yes, but did not affect me at all
5
No did not happen
D13
Since the baby was born: Your partner had problems at work
1
Yes & affected me a lot
2
Yes, moderately affected
3
Yes, mildly affected
4
Yes, but did not affect me at all
5
No did not happen
D14
Since the baby was born: You had problems at work
1
Yes & affected me a lot
2
Yes, moderately affected
3
Yes, mildly affected
4
Yes, but did not affect me at all
5
No did not happen
D15
Since the baby was born: You lost your job
1
Yes & affected me a lot
2
Yes, moderately affected
3
Yes, mildly affected
4
Yes, but did not affect me at all
5
No did not happen
D16
Since the baby was born: Your partner went away
1
Yes & affected me a lot
2
Yes, moderately affected
3
Yes, mildly affected
4
Yes, but did not affect me at all
5
No did not happen
D17
Since the baby was born: Your partner was in trouble with the law
1
Yes & affected me a lot
2
Yes, moderately affected
3
Yes, mildly affected
4
Yes, but did not affect me at all
5
No did not happen
D18
Since the baby was born: You and your partner separated
1
Yes & affected me a lot
2
Yes, moderately affected
3
Yes, mildly affected
4
Yes, but did not affect me at all
5
No did not happen
D19
Since the baby was born: Your income was reduced
1
Yes & affected me a lot
2
Yes, moderately affected
3
Yes, mildly affected
4
Yes, but did not affect me at all
5
No did not happen
D20
Since the baby was born: You argued with your partner
1
Yes & affected me a lot
2
Yes, moderately affected
3
Yes, mildly affected
4
Yes, but did not affect me at all
5
No did not happen
D21
Since the baby was born: You argued with your family and friends
1
Yes & affected me a lot
2
Yes, moderately affected
3
Yes, mildly affected
4
Yes, but did not affect me at all
5
No did not happen
D22
Since the baby was born: You moved house
1
Yes & affected me a lot
2
Yes, moderately affected
3
Yes, mildly affected
4
Yes, but did not affect me at all
5
No did not happen
D23
Since the baby was born: Your partner was physically cruel to you
1
Yes & affected me a lot
2
Yes, moderately affected
3
Yes, mildly affected
4
Yes, but did not affect me at all
5
No did not happen
D24
Since the baby was born: You became homeless
1
Yes & affected me a lot
2
Yes, moderately affected
3
Yes, mildly affected
4
Yes, but did not affect me at all
5
No did not happen
D25
Since the baby was born: You had a major financial problem
1
Yes & affected me a lot
2
Yes, moderately affected
3
Yes, mildly affected
4
Yes, but did not affect me at all
5
No did not happen
D26
Since the baby was born: You got married
1
Yes & affected me a lot
2
Yes, moderately affected
3
Yes, mildly affected
4
Yes, but did not affect me at all
5
No did not happen
D27
Since the baby was born: Your partner was physically cruel to your children
1
Yes & affected me a lot
2
Yes, moderately affected
3
Yes, mildly affected
4
Yes, but did not affect me at all
5
No did not happen
D28
Since the baby was born: You were physically cruel to the children
1
Yes & affected me a lot
2
Yes, moderately affected
3
Yes, mildly affected
4
Yes, but did not affect me at all
5
No did not happen
D29
Since the baby was born: You attempted suicide
1
Yes & affected me a lot
2
Yes, moderately affected
3
Yes, mildly affected
4
Yes, but did not affect me at all
5
No did not happen
D30
Since the baby was born: You were convicted of an offence
1
Yes & affected me a lot
2
Yes, moderately affected
3
Yes, mildly affected
4
Yes, but did not affect me at all
5
No did not happen
D31
Since the baby was born: Your partner became pregnant
1
Yes & affected me a lot
2
Yes, moderately affected
3
Yes, mildly affected
4
Yes, but did not affect me at all
5
No did not happen
D32
Since the baby was born: You started a new job
1
Yes & affected me a lot
2
Yes, moderately affected
3
Yes, mildly affected
4
Yes, but did not affect me at all
5
No did not happen
D33
Since the baby was born: You returned to work
1
Yes & affected me a lot
2
Yes, moderately affected
3
Yes, mildly affected
4
Yes, but did not affect me at all
5
No did not happen
D34
Since the baby was born: Your partner had a miscarriage
1
Yes & affected me a lot
2
Yes, moderately affected
3
Yes, mildly affected
4
Yes, but did not affect me at all
5
No did not happen
D35
Since the baby was born: Your partner had an abortion
1
Yes & affected me a lot
2
Yes, moderately affected
3
Yes, mildly affected
4
Yes, but did not affect me at all
5
No did not happen
D36
Since the baby was born: You took an examination
1
Yes & affected me a lot
2
Yes, moderately affected
3
Yes, mildly affected
4
Yes, but did not affect me at all
5
No did not happen
D37
Since the baby was born: Your partner was emotionally cruel to you
1
Yes & affected me a lot
2
Yes, moderately affected
3
Yes, mildly affected
4
Yes, but did not affect me at all
5
No did not happen
D38
Since the baby was born: Your partner was emotionally cruel to the children
1
Yes & affected me a lot
2
Yes, moderately affected
3
Yes, mildly affected
4
Yes, but did not affect me at all
5
No did not happen
D39
Since the baby was born: You were emotionally cruel to the children
1
Yes & affected me a lot
2
Yes, moderately affected
3
Yes, mildly affected
4
Yes, but did not affect me at all
5
No did not happen
D40
Since the baby was born: Your house or car was burgled
1
Yes & affected me a lot
2
Yes, moderately affected
3
Yes, mildly affected
4
Yes, but did not affect me at all
5
No did not happen
D41
Since the baby was born: Your partner started a new job
1
Yes & affected me a lot
2
Yes, moderately affected
3
Yes, mildly affected
4
Yes, but did not affect me at all
5
No did not happen
D42
Since the baby was born: A pet died
1
Yes & affected me a lot
2
Yes, moderately affected
3
Yes, mildly affected
4
Yes, but did not affect me at all
5
No did not happen
D43
Since the baby was born: You had an accident please describe
1
Yes & affected me a lot
2
Yes, moderately affected
3
Yes, mildly affected
4
Yes, but did not affect me at all
5
No did not happen
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D44 a
Is there anything else which is not on the list which has concerned you or required additional effort from you to cope since the baby was born?
1
Yes
2
No
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If no, go to Section E
D44 b
please describe :
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If yes,
D44 c
How did this affect you?
1
a lot
2
moderately
3
mildly
4
not at all
If yes,
D45
Space for any comments:
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SECTION E: YOUR PARTNER

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[We assume your partner is female - but recognise that this may not be so]
E1 a
The following questions are about how your partner gets on with the baby. She really enjoys this baby
1
Always
2
Sometimes
3
Never
E1 b
The following questions are about how your partner gets on with the baby. She would really have preferred that we had not had this baby when we did
1
Always
2
Sometimes
3
Never
E1 c
The following questions are about how your partner gets on with the baby. She likes to play with the baby
1
Always
2
Sometimes
3
Never
E1 d
The following questions are about how your partner gets on with the baby. She is confident with the baby
1
Always
2
Sometimes
3
Never
E1 e
The following questions are about how your partner gets on with the baby. She takes great pleasure in watching the baby develop
1
Always
2
Sometimes
3
Never
E1 f
The following questions are about how your partner gets on with the baby. She really cannot bear it when the baby cries
1
Always
2
Sometimes
3
Never
E1 g
The following questions are about how your partner gets on with the baby. She dislikes the mess that surrounds the baby
1
Always
2
Sometimes
3
Never
E1 h
The following questions are about how your partner gets on with the baby. I trust her alone with the baby
1
Always
2
Sometimes
3
Never
E1 i
The following questions are about how your partner gets on with the baby. She takes an active part in bringing up the baby
1
Always
2
Sometimes
3
Never
E2 a-m

Below are a number of statements. How frequently does each description fit your own partnership?

-

1 - Very often

2 - Often

3 - Sometimes

4 - Rarely

5 - Never
Would you say your partner is loving (affectionate) toward you?
Does your partner get angry with you?
Does your partner listen to you when you want to discuss your problems or talk about your feelings?
Do you have arguments with your partner?
Does your partner talk to you about her problems and feelings?
Do you get angry with your partner?
Do you enjoy the company of your partner?
Does your partner show her approval of you?
Do you behave affectionately toward your partner?
Do you go out socially together?
Does your partner hug and kiss you?
Do you feel parenthood has brought you closer together?
Does your partner hold you in her arms?

SECTION F: YOUR OCCUPATION AND LIFESTYLE

F1
How many cigarettes per day do you currently smoke?
30
30+
25
25-29
20
20-24
15
15-19
10
10-14
5
5-9
1
1-4
0
none
F2 a
How often do you drink alcoholic drinks?
1
every day
2
3-6 times per week
3
1-2 times per week
4
occasionally
5
never
F2 b
How many days in the past month do you think you have had the equivalent of 2 pints of beer, 4 glasses of wine or 4 pub measures of spirit?
1
every day
2
more than 10 days
3
5-10 days
4
3-4 days
5
1-2 days
6
none
F3
Compared with other fathers of your age, would you consider yourself to be:
1
much more active
2
somewhat more active
3
about the same
4
somewhat less active
F4
How many evenings a week do you usually go out? ... evenings
How many
F5
What is your present job situation?
1
employed
2
unemployed but looking for a job
3
in full-time education
4
looking after the home and family
5
other (please describe)
Other
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As far as you can, please describe the actual job, occupation, trade or profession. (Use precise terms such as radio mechanic, woodworking machinist, toolroom foreman. If the occupation is known by a special name, please use that name. If in H.M. Forces, give the rank in addition to the actual job. Please also describe the type of industry or service given: i.e. give details of what is made, materials used, or services given).
F6 i
Your present job or last main job. Actual job, occupation, trade or profession
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F6 ii
Your present job or last main job. Hours worked per week: (on average)
How many
F6 iii
Your present job or last main job. Please tick which of the following apply to you:
1
foreman
2
manager
3
supervisor
4
leading hand
5
self-employed
6
none of these
F6 iv
Your present job or last main job. Type of industry or service given (main things done in job):
Generic text
F7 a-b

Below are statements about how working affects being a parent. Please indicate which is true for you:

-

1 - Yes almost always

2 - Yes often

3 - Not very often

4 - Never

7 - Do not work
I enjoy seeing my baby after work
After a day at work I find it hard to cope with a baby
F8 a
How difficult do you find it to afford these items nowadays: food
1
Very difficult
2
Fairly difficult
3
Slightly difficult
4
Not difficult
F8 b
How difficult do you find it to afford these items nowadays: clothing
1
Very difficult
2
Fairly difficult
3
Slightly difficult
4
Not difficult
F8 c
How difficult do you find it to afford these items nowadays: heating
1
Very difficult
2
Fairly difficult
3
Slightly difficult
4
Not difficult
F8 d
How difficult do you find it to afford these items nowadays: rent or mortgage
1
Very difficult
2
Fairly difficult
3
Slightly difficult
4
Not difficult
F8 e
How difficult do you find it to afford these items nowadays: things you need for the baby
1
Very difficult
2
Fairly difficult
3
Slightly difficult
4
Not difficult
F9 a-i

How much help would you say you have given with the following since having your baby?

-

1 - A lot of help

2 - Some help

3 - Hardly any help

4 - No help at all
shopping
cleaning the home
preparing meals
washing up
changing nappies
washing the clothes
help with the housework
cook meals
looking after your other children
F9 j
How much help would you say you have given with the following since having your baby? other tasks please describe)
1
A lot of help
2
Some help
3
Hardly any help
4
No help at all
Other
F10 a
How many hours sleep do you get altogether now? during an average night
1
None
2
1 - 3 hours
3
4 - 5 hours
4
6 - 7 hours
5
more than 7 hours
F10 b
How many hours sleep do you get altogether now? during an average day
1
None
2
1 - 3 hours
3
4 - 5 hours
4
6 - 7 hours
5
more than 7 hours
F11
Do you feel that you are getting enough sleep?
1
Yes
2
No
F12 a-d

On balance what would you say was the result of having this young baby?

-

1 - Yes

2 - No

3 - Can't say
It has made a big difference to the way I live
It has meant that I have less money to spend on myself
It has meant that I have had to stay at home more than I used to
I have felt more fulfilled

SECTION G: BEING A PARENT

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Below are a number of statements about how some people think a parent should behave with a baby. Please indicate how much you agree with them.
G1
Babies should be picked up whenever they cry
1
Yes, I agree
2
I'm unsure but probably agree
3
I'm unsure but probably disagree
4
No, I disagree
G2
It is important to develop a regular pattern of feeding and sleeping with a baby
1
Yes, I agree
2
I'm unsure but probably agree
3
I'm unsure but probably disagree
4
No, I disagree
G3
Babies should be fed whenever they are hungry
1
Yes, I agree
2
I'm unsure but probably agree
3
I'm unsure but probably disagree
4
No, I disagree
G4
Babies need to be stimulated if they are to develop well
1
Yes, I agree
2
I'm unsure but probably agree
3
I'm unsure but probably disagree
4
No, I disagree
G5
Babies need quiet secure surroundings and should not be disturbed too much
1
Yes, I agree
2
I'm unsure but probably agree
3
I'm unsure but probably disagree
4
No, I disagree
G6
Parents need to adapt their lives to the baby's demands
1
Yes, I agree
2
I'm unsure but probably agree
3
I'm unsure but probably disagree
4
No, I disagree
G7
A baby should fit into its parents' routine
1
Yes, I agree
2
I'm unsure but probably agree
3
I'm unsure but probably disagree
4
No, I disagree
G8
Babies should be left to develop naturally
1
Yes, I agree
2
I'm unsure but probably agree
3
I'm unsure but probably disagree
4
No, I disagree
G9
Talking, to even a very young baby, is important
1
Yes, I agree
2
I'm unsure but probably agree
3
I'm unsure but probably disagree
4
No, I disagree
G10
Cuddling a baby is very important
1
Yes, I agree
2
I'm unsure but probably agree
3
I'm unsure but probably disagree
4
No, I disagree
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The following statements are about the help and support you have.
G11
I have no one to share my feelings with
1
This is exactly how I feel
2
This is often how I feel
3
This is how I sometimes feel
4
I never feel this way
G12
My partner provides the emotional support I need
1
This is exactly how I feel
2
This is often how I feel
3
This is how I sometimes feel
4
I never feel this way
G13
There are other fathers with whom I can share my experiences
1
This is exactly how I feel
2
This is often how I feel
3
This is how I sometimes feel
4
I never feel this way
G14
I believe in moments of difficulty my neighbours would help me
1
This is exactly how I feel
2
This is often how I feel
3
This is how I sometimes feel
4
I never feel this way
G15
I'm worried that my partner might leave me
1
This is exactly how I feel
2
This is often how I feel
3
This is how I sometimes feel
4
I never feel this way
G16
There is always someone with whom I can share my happiness and excitement about my family
1
This is exactly how I feel
2
This is often how I feel
3
This is how I sometimes feel
4
I never feel this way
G17
If I feel tired I can rely on my partner to take over
1
This is exactly how I feel
2
This is often how I feel
3
This is how I sometimes feel
4
I never feel this way
G18
If I was in financial difficulty I know my family would help if they could
1
This is exactly how I feel
2
This is often how I feel
3
This is how I sometimes feel
4
I never feel this way
G19
If I was in financial difficulty I know my friends would help if they could
1
This is exactly how I feel
2
This is often how I feel
3
This is how I sometimes feel
4
I never feel this way
G20
If all else fails I know the state will support and assist me
1
This is exactly how I feel
2
This is often how I feel
3
This is how I sometimes feel
4
I never feel this way

SECTION H: CHEMICALS IN YOUR ENVIRONMENT

H1 a-ze

In the last few months, how often have you used the following (whether at home or at work):

-

1 - Every day

2 - Most days

3 - About once a week

4 - Less than once a week

5 - Not at all
disinfectant
bleach
window cleaner
carpet shampoo
oven/drain cleaner
dry cleaning fluid
turpentine/white spirit
paint stripper
household paint or varnish
weed killers
pesticides/insect killers
aerosols or sprays including hair spray
hair dye/bleach
deodorants
air fresheners (spray, stick or aerosol)
ceramics/enamels
soldering
dental amalgam
electroplating
glues
leather working
fabric/textiles
dyes
radiation (x-ray or other)
plastics
metal cleaners/degreasers, polishers
petrol
machining
photographic chemicals
electrical wiring
diesel
H1 zf
In the last few months, how often have you used the following (whether at home or at work): other chemical (please describe)
1
Every day
2
Most days
3
About once a week
4
Less than once a week
5
Not at all
Other
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Thank you for your help so far.
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These next pages are concerned with early sexual experience.
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IF YOU WOULD RATHER NOT ANSWER THEM, WE QUITE UNDERSTAND. JUST GO STRAIGHT TO PAGE 31.
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But it is possible that whether or not such events have taken place they may be a vital clue in understanding some of the problems we are trying to solve - even though they may appear to be unconnected. If you feel you can help, we would be very grateful.

SECTION I

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As we are growing up we all have sexual experiences. These are a normal part of development and learning. Some people also have unwanted experiences to which they do not agree. These experiences can be important and may affect how you feel about yourself, your partner and your baby. Below are questions which ask about your sexual experiences from childhood until the present time.
I1
Did anyone ever purposefully expose/flash themselves to you before you were 16?
1
Yes, happened once only
2
Yes, happened more than once
3
No, did not happen
I1 i(a-g)

Who was involved?

-

1 - No

2 - Yes
boy friend
girl friend
parent or parent figure
brother or sister
other relative
family friend
stranger
If yes,
I1 i(h)
Who was involved? other (please describe)
1
No
2
Yes
Other
If yes,
I1 ii(a-g)

did you want this to happen with this person?

-

1 - No

2 - Yes

9 - Unsure
boy friend
girl friend
parent or parent figure
brother or sister
other relative
family friend
stranger
If yes,
If Yes,
I1 ii(h)
did you want this to happen with this person? other (please describe)
1
No
2
Yes
9
Unsure
Other
If yes,
If Yes,
I1 iii
how old were you when this first happened: ... years
Age
If yes,
I2
Did anyone masturbate in front of you before you were 16?
1
Yes, happened once only
2
Yes, happened more than once
3
No, did not happen
I2 i(a-g)

Who was involved?

-

1 - No

2 - Yes
boy friend
girl friend
parent or parent figure
brother or sister
other relative
family friend
stranger
If yes,
I2 i(h)
Who was involved? other (please describe)
1
No
2
Yes
Other
If yes,
I2 ii(a-g)

did you want this to happen with this person?

-

1 - No

2 - Yes

9 - Unsure
boy friend
girl friend
parent or parent figure
brother or sister
other relative
family friend
stranger
If yes,
If yes,
I2 ii(h)
did you want this to happen with this person? other (please describe)
1
No
2
Yes
9
Unsure
Other
If yes,
If yes,
I2 iii
how old were you when this first happened: ... years
Age
If yes,
I3
Did anyone ever touch or fondle your body, including your backside or genitals, or attempt to arouse you sexually before you were 16?
1
Yes, happened once only
2
Yes, happened more than once
3
No, did not happen
I3 i(a-g)

Who was involved?

-

1 - No

2 - Yes
boy friend
girl friend
parent or parent figure
brother or sister
other relative
family friend
stranger
If yes,
I3 i(h)
Who was involved? other (please describe)
1
No
2
Yes
Other
If yes,
I3 ii(a-g)

did you want this to happen with this person?

-

1 - No

2 - Yes

9 - Unsure
boy friend
girl friend
parent or parent figure
brother or sister
other relative
family friend
stranger
If yes,
If yes,
I3 ii(h)
did you want this to happen with this person? other (please describe)
1
No
2
Yes
9
Unsure
Other
If yes,
If yes,
I3 iii
how old were you when this first happened: ... years
Age
If yes,
I4
Did anyone try to have you arouse them, or touch their body in a sexual way before you were 16?
1
Yes, happened once only
2
Yes, happened more than once
3
No, did not happen
I4 i(a-g)

Who was involved?

-

1 - No

2 - Yes
boy friend
girl friend
parent or parent figure
brother or sister
other relative
family friend
stranger
If yes,
I4 i(h)
Who was involved? other (please describe)
1
No
2
Yes
Other
If yes,
I4 ii(a-g)

did you want this to happen with this person?

-

1 - No

2 - Yes

9 - Unsure
boy friend
girl friend
parent or parent figure
brother or sister
other relative
family friend
stranger
If yes,
If yes,
I4 ii(h)
did you want this to happen with this person? other (please describe)
1
No
2
Yes
9
Unsure
Other
If yes,
If yes,
I4 iii
how old were you when this first happened: ... years
Age
If yes,
I5
Did anybody rub their genitals against your body in a sexual way before you were 16?
1
Yes, happened once only
2
Yes, happened more than once
3
No, did not happen
I5 i(a-g)

Who was involved?

-

1 - No

2 - Yes
boy friend
girl friend
parent or parent figure
brother or sister
other relative
family friend
stranger
If yes,
I5 i(h)
Who was involved? other (please describe)
1
No
2
Yes
Other
If yes,
I5 ii(a-g)

did you want this to happen with this person?

-

1 - No

2 - Yes

9 - Unsure
boy friend
girl friend
parent or parent figure
brother or sister
other relative
family friend
stranger
If yes,
If yes,
I5 ii(h)
did you want this to happen with this person? other (please describe)
1
No
2
Yes
9
Unsure
Other
If yes,
If yes,
I5 iii
how old were you when this first happened: ... years
Age
If yes,
I6
Did anyone have sexual intercourse with you before you were 16?
1
Yes, happened once only
2
Yes, happened more than once
3
No, did not happen
I6 i(a-g)

Who was involved?

-

1 - No

2 - Yes
boy friend
girl friend
parent or parent figure
brother or sister
other relative
family friend
stranger
If yes,
I6 i(h)
Who was involved? other (please describe)
1
No
2
Yes
Other
If yes,
I6 ii(a-g)

did you want this to happen with this person?

-

1 - No

2 - Yes

9 - Unsure
boy friend
girl friend
parent or parent figure
brother or sister
other relative
family friend
stranger
If yes,
If Yes,
I6 ii(h)
did you want this to happen with this person? other (please describe)
1
No
2
Yes
9
Unsure
Other
If yes,
If Yes,
I6 iii
how old were you when this first happened: ... years
Age
If yes,
I7
Did anyone ever try to put their penis into your mouth before you were 16?
1
Yes, happened once only
2
Yes, happened more than once
3
No, did not happen
I7 i(a-f)

Who was involved?

-

1 - No

2 - Yes
boy friend
father or father figure
brother
other relative
family friend
stranger
If yes,
I7 i(g)
Who was involved? other (please describe)
1
No
2
Yes
Other
If yes,
I7 ii(a-f)

did you want this to happen with this person?

-

1 - No

2 - Yes

9 - Unsure
boy friend
father or father figure
brother
other relative
family friend
stranger
If yes,
If yes,
I7 ii(g)
did you want this to happen with this person? other (please describe)
1
No
2
Yes
9
Unsure
Other
If yes,
If yes,
I7 iii
how old were you when this first happened: ... years
Age
If yes,
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Thank you for answering these questions which we realise may be difficult to answer. If there are any comments you'd like to make please write them below.
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J1
Please put the date of completing this questionnaire:
Generic date
J2
Please give your date of birth:
Generic date
J3
This questionnaire was filled in by:
1
baby's father
2
baby's mother
3
other (please describe your relationship to the baby - e.g. mother's partner, foster mother, etc)
Other
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VERY MANY THANKS FOR ALL YOUR HELP
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Please remember, because this is strictly confidential, the people who look at this booklet will not know your name. They will be unable to give you any help or contact anyone after reading what you have written. If you feel you need advice, please feel free to contact our special information line (Bristol 256260 during office hours). Alternatively your General Practitioner should be able to advise you.
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When completed, please return the questionnaire to:
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Dr. Jean Golding, Children of the Nineties - ALSPAC, Institute of Child Health, 24, Tyndall Avenue, Bristol. BS8 1BR.
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Space for any comments you might like to make:
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