Plan of Analysis for the Study Maternal Hair Cortisol Concentration Trajectories Throughout Pregnancy and Adverse Childhood Experiences
January 2026
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Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
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TLDR The study aims to see if maternal hair cortisol levels during pregnancy relate to adverse childhood experiences.
This document outlines a preregistered analysis plan for a study investigating the trajectories of maternal hair cortisol concentration throughout pregnancy and its relation to adverse childhood experiences. It details the research questions, hypotheses, variable definitions, and planned statistical analyses. The plan was made publicly available prior to data access and analysis to enhance transparency.