The Nigerian Twin and Sibling Registry.

Journal: Twin research and human genetics : the official journal of the International Society for Twin Studies

Volume: 16

Issue: 1

Year of Publication: 2013

Affiliated Institutions:  Industry-Academics Cooperation Foundation, Mokpo National University, Jeonnam, South Korea. ymhur@mokpo.ac.kr

Abstract summary 

Twin studies of Africans have been scarce although Africans have shown the highest twin birth rate in the world. As a parallel study of the South Korean Twin Registry, the Nigerian Twin and Sibling Registry (NTSR) was developed to understand causal influences on the development of cognitive abilities, personality, and mental health among Nigerians. Currently, 1,134 twins and 404 full- and half-siblings have been registered with NTSR. This article describes research background, goals, major recruitment strategies, measures, and future directions of the NTSR.

Authors & Co-authors:  Hur Yoon-Mi YM Kim Jong Woo JW Chung Kee Wha KW Shin Joong Sik JS Jeong Hoe-Uk HU Auta Emmanuel E

Study Outcome 

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Citations : 
Authors :  6
Identifiers
Doi : 10.1017/thg.2012.116
SSN : 1832-4274
Study Population
Male,Female
Mesh Terms
Adolescent
Other Terms
Study Design
Cross Sectional Study
Study Approach
Country of Study
Niger
Publication Country
England