Data and collaboration
We work with longitudinal data, administrative records and observational data to answer public health questions.
The data we work with
Sources vary across projects. Availability for new analyses depends on the type of data, the proposed question and feasibility within each study.
2019 Rio Grande Cohort
Perinatal interviews and longitudinal follow-ups of mothers, children and families, with information on mental health, development, parenting and living conditions.
Explore the Cohort →Records and linkage
Linking longitudinal data with administrative records to broaden the study of health trajectories, service use and context, with data governance and protection procedures.
Explore the project →Observational and audiovisual data
Recordings of family interactions produced with wearable cameras and computational methods. Because they are sensitive data, they require specific consent, protected storage and restricted access.
Explore the approach →How to propose an analysis or collaboration
The starting point is a clear proposal. To make the team's review easier, include the elements below from the outset.
Research question
What question do you want to answer, and why does it matter?
Population and data
Which population, period and type of data would be needed?
Variables and analysis
Which exposures, outcomes and covariates are central, and which analytical approach are you considering?
Team and collaboration
Who would take part in the work, and what kind of collaboration is being proposed?
Requests related to the 2019 Rio Grande Cohort are reviewed by the team to check feasibility and possible overlap with ongoing work.
Protection is part of the method
How data are accessed and analysed depends on the characteristics and sensitivity of each data source.
In linkage projects, personal identifiers are handled in a restricted environment and, after linkage, the data used for analysis are pseudonymised. The key linking identifiers to research codes is kept separately, protected and encrypted.
Audiovisual recordings receive additional protection: participation depends on specific consent, and files are kept in protected storage with access restricted to the authorised team.
Want to propose a collaboration?
For analyses of the 2019 Rio Grande Cohort, write to the Cohort team. For other projects, methods or institutional partnerships, contact GPIS.
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