Questionnaires from MoBa
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This page contains invitation, statements of concent, questionnaires and instrument documentation for the Norwegian Mother, Father and Child Cohort Study (MoBa).
The forms on this website are for reference only and should not be completed by participants.
Some of the questionnaires have been revised over recent years. Researchers who need a complete overview of all forms are asked to contact the MoBa administration.
Invitation and statements of consent
During pregnancy, mothers received an invitation to participate in MoBa. The invitation and statements of consent are only available in Norwegian.
- Invitation to participate in MoBa (in Norwegian) (pdf)
- Statement of consent - mothers (in Norwegian) (pdf)
- Statement of consent - fathers (in Norwegian) (pdf)
Week 15 of pregnancy
This questionnaire was sent out in the 15th week of pregnancy. Mothers were asked about their mental and physical health in the first part of pregnancy and before conception. The questionnaire sent to the father concerned the father's physical and mental health, lifestyle and working conditions. Collection of these questionnaires is complete.
- Questionnaire - week 15 of pregnancy (to mother) (pdf)
- Instrument documentation Q1 (pdf)
- Questionnaire - week 15 of pregnancy (to father) (pdf)
- Instrument documentation Q-father (pdf)
Week 22 of pregnancy
This form was sent out in the 22nd week of pregnancy and was related to the mother’s diet in pregnancy. The form could also be filled out electronically. Collection of this questionnaire is complete.
Week 30 of pregnancy
The questionnaire was sent out in 30th week of pregnancy and concerned the mother's mental and physical health at this stage of pregnancy. Collection of this questionnaire is complete.
6 months after birth
The main themes are maternal physical and mental health around the birth and the time immediately after, as well as the child’s health, nutrition and general development. Collection of this questionnaire is complete.
18 months after birth
The questionnaire was sent out when the child was 18 months old and was similar to questionnaire at 6 months so changes could be measured. Collection of this questionnaire is complete.
36 months after birth
The questionnaire was sent out when the child was 36 months old and contained questions about the child’s mental and physical development, and questions about maternal health and lifestyle. Collection of this questionnaire is complete.
5-year-olds
This questionnaire was sent out when the child was 5 years old and contained questions about neurodevelopmental disorders and language delays. Collection of this questionnaire is complete.
Questionnaire to childcare centres
This questionnaire was sent to some families when the child was 5 years old and contained questions about activities and situations in the childcare centres. The parents were asked to bring the form to the childcare centres to be filled out by the childcare employees. The form was only sent to parents with children born after 2006. Data from the childcare centre questionnaire can currently only be used in co-operation with the Language and Learning Study (SOL). Collection of this questionnaire is complete.
7-year-olds
This questionnaire was sent out when the child was 7 years old and contained questions about the child’s health, lifestyle and nutrition. Collection of this questionnaire is complete.
8-year-olds
This questionnaire was sent out when the child was 8 years-old and focused on social and mental development in children. Collection of this questionnaire is complete.
Questionnaire to schools
Two questionnaires was sent out during the child’s school years. Both were completed by the child’s teacher. The forms contained questions about the pupils learning environment and how the pupil is doing in school and in general. Data from the school questionnaire can currently only be used in cooperation with The Language and Learning Study (SOL). Collection of these questionnaires are complete. These questionnaires only exist in Norwegian. The instrument documentation will soon be available in English.
- Questionnaire School - 8 years (in Norwegian) (pdf) When the child turned 8 years, families received a form
- Questionnaire School - 11 years (in Norwegian) (pdf) When the child was in 5. grade (11 years), families received an electronic form
- About the SOL-study
13-year-olds
MoBa wants to find out more about what young people eat. We have little knowledge of young people's eating habits and how diet affects their health now and later in life. Collection of this questionnaire is complete.
14-year-olds
This questionnaire is sent out when the child is 14-years-old. The form contains questions about health and lifestyle, as well as adolescent behaviour. Collection is ongoing.
16 to 17-year-olds (MoBaUng)
MoBa wants to find out more about the youth’s wellbeing, and which conditions during adolescence are of importance for health in adulthood. These questionnaires only exist in Norwegian. The instrument documentation will soon be available in English. Collection is ongoing.
Currently, only variables from questionnaire 1,2 and 3 are available for extraction. Please contact the MoBa administration if further information is needed.
- MoBaUng questionnaire 1 (in Norwegian) (pdf)
- MoBaUng questionnaire 2 (in Norwegian) (pdf)
- MoBaUng questionnaire 3 (in Norwegian) (pdf)
- MoBaUng questionnaire 4 (in Norwegian) (pdf)
- MoBaUng questionnaire 5 (in Norwegian) (pdf)
- MoBaUng questionnaire 6 (in Norwegian) (pdf)
- MoBaUng questionnaire 7 (in Norwegian) (pdf)
- MoBaUng questionnaire 8 (in Norwegian) (pdf)
- Instrument documentation, MoBa Ung Q1 (pdf)
- Instrument documentation, MoBa Ung Q2 (pdf)
- Instrument documentation, MoBa Ung Q3 (pdf)
18-Year Questionnaire
In this survey we wish to learn more about the health and wellbeing of 18-year-olds, whether they have been infected with covid and their experiences when Norway went into lockdown. This questionnaire is part of MoBa’s collection and is dispatched once after participants have turned 18 years. Collection is ongoing.
19+-Years Questionnaire
In this survey we wish to learn more about the current living situation of 19-year-olds, their educational and career aspirations and their thoughts on the future. This questionnaire is part of MoBa’s collection and is dispatched once after participants have turned 19 years. Collection is ongoing.
Womens fertility
In this survey, we want to learn more about young women's fertility and health. Participants are invited to a clinical examination.
Clinical form
Clinical questionnaire filled out by clinician performing a clinical examination of 2nd generation MoBa women.
Ung helse/Global Questionnaire
In this survey, young people are asked about life choices, family and the future.
Parents aged 45 and over
In this survey, parents are asked to contribute to new knowledge about how fertility affects health throughout life. The form is part of MoBa's collections and both father and mother will receive a questionnaire after they have reached the age of 45. Collection is ongoing.
- Questionnaire for mothers 45+, version B
- Instrument documentation Mother
- Questionnaire for fathers 45+, Version B
- Instrument documentation Father
Questionnaire for fathers 2015
In December 2015 we sent out a questionnaire to the fathers. At first, we sent it to the fathers who participate with one child in MoBa. Fathers who participate with several children received the questionnaire in 2016. Collection of this questionnaire is complete.
The Norwegian Environmental Biobank
Questionnaire to mothers and fathers 2016
This questionnaire was sent out to mothers and fathers in 2016 in the Norwegian Mother, Father and Child Cohort Study (MoBa). Families were also invited to submit samples to the Norwegian Environmental Biobank. Both mother and father received a questionnaire.
Other forms
Questionnaires about influenza and vaccine for mother and child
In the spring of 2010, MoBa asked all participants to fill out a questionnaire about influenza and vaccination. The form was sent out regardless of the child’s age. Collection of these questionnaires is complete. These questionnaires only exist in Norwegian. The instrument documentation will soon be available in English.
- Questionnaire about the flu anc vaccine - mothers (paper version) (pdf)
- Questionnaire about the flu anc vaccine - children (paper version) (pdf)
Questionnaire about coronavirus (COVID-19) for parents and children
In March/April 2020, MoBa began sending out questionnaires about the coronavirus to all participants. As of November 2022, close to 60 questionnaires have been sent out to monitor the prevalence and burden of disease. Collection is still ongoing. Variables from these forms are now available on request, but they are not yet organized in a way that makes them suitable for disclosure. This makes the data demanding to extract, and it must therefore be noted that delivery can take a long time, especially in cases where a large number of variables are needed. We recommend starting with a smaller number of variables. Please contact the MoBa administration to receive an overview of the variables available.
