The Triple B Study: Bumps, Babies and Beyond is an innovative Australian study of approximately 1600 families. The project is a longitudinal pregnancy cohort which examines a wide range of biopsychosocial factors that relate to the health and development of Australian children and families. Importantly, the project has a key focus on examining the impacts of alcohol, tobacco and other drug use in pregnant women and their partners during the prenatal period on infant development and family functioning. The results of this study will inform public health and treatment initiatives that improve the health and well-being of Australian children and families.
This project is sometimes referred to by its scientific title, 'The impact of parental alcohol, tobacco and other substance use on infant development and family functioning'.
Project lead:
University of New South Wales
Contact:
Delyse Hutchinson
d.hutchinson@unsw.edu.au
Project dates:
2010-2013
Funded by:
NHMRC Project Grant (630517)