@phdthesis{b73874b0bbed49238cdfff2f40429c0d,
title = "Preconception to Pre-Primary: Examining the Predictors and Profiles of Early Childhood Development and School Readiness",
abstract = "The early childhood period, the time between conception and school entry, is a period of rapid skill development forming the basis for future achievements. The studies comprising this thesis use population-based linked data across government agencies to understand the influence preconception (including interpregnancy intervals), pregnancy and birth (including gestational age at birth), and sociodemographic factors have on child development outcomes during early childhood. This thesis provides robust evidence on the impact of these factors on early child development and school readiness. Early intervention is essential to address developmental difficulties and improve children's developmental and educational trajectories.",
keywords = "Linked data, Epidemiology, Interpregnancy intervals, Pediatric epidemiology, School readiness, Big data, Early childhood development, Birth outcomes",
author = "Gursimran Dhamrait",
year = "2022",
doi = "10.26182/cgs4-f211",
language = "English",
school = "The University of Western Australia",
}