About us
MAASTHI is a cohort study in the public health facilities in Bangalore, India. The objective of MAASTHI is to prospectively assess the effects of glucose levels in pregnancy on the risk of adverse infant outcomes, especially in predicting the possible risk markers of later chronic diseases.
The primary objective of the study is to investigate the effect of glucose levels in pregnancy on skinfold thickness (adiposity) in infancy as a marker of future obesity and diabetes in offspring.
The secondary objective is to assess the association between psychosocial environment of mothers and adverse neonatal outcomes including adiposity.
We have assessed gestational diabetes mellitus, haemoglobin status, blood pressure, anthropometric markers, depressive symptoms, dietary habits, physical activity and also socio demographic factors, tobacco and alcohol consumption.
Between 2016 and 2019, around 3000 pregnant women were recruited at public hospitals, the women underwent OGTT and Hb analysis.
Blood samples of 2962 women have been stored for future analysis. Follow up was conducted after delivery, at 14 weeks and annually for a period of 4 years.
The research aims to harness life course perspectives on development of NCDs and contribute towards early prevention.
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