Accuracy of a mixed effects model interpolation technique for the estimation of pregnancy weight values.

Anne Marie DarlingMartha M WerlerDavid E CantonwineWafaie W FawziThomas F McElrath

Published in: Journal of epidemiology and community health (2019)

Overall, weight values estimated using this interpolation approach showed good agreement with observed values. When repeated measures of weight are available, mixed effects models may be used to interpolate of missing weight values with minimal error.

Keyphrases

body mass index
weight loss
physical activity
weight gain
body weight
preterm birth
pregnant women