County Public Health Survey 2025 in Østfold
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Østfold County Council and the Norwegian Institute of Public Health (FHI) are conducting a county-wide public health survey this autumn in Østfold County. The purpose is to map the health, wellbeing, and quality of life among residents in the county. Ideas2Evidence is assisting FHI with the execution of the survey. Approximately 120,000 randomly selected residents in Østfold will receive an invitation to participate.
Have you received a text message or email from Østfold County Council?
If so, you have been randomly selected to take part in the Public Health Survey in Østfold. Your response will help to paint a more accurate picture of how people in the county are doing.
The aim of the survey is to gain insight into how people in Østfold are doing, and how they experience life in their local communities. Personal experiences and perspectives are important when the county council and municipalities develop initiatives to make Østfold an even better place to live and thrive – for everyone.
To participate, please log in using your personal access code, which you received by email or SMS.
We sincerely appreciate your response!
What does participation involve?
- You can participate if you have received a text message or email with a link to the questionnaire
- The questionnaire can be filled in using a mobile phone, tablet, or PC.
- The estimated time to complete the questionnaire is approximately 15-20 minutes. You may take breaks along the way, as your answers are saved automatically.
- The questionnaire is available in both Norwegian and English.
- Participation is voluntary, and you can skip any questions you prefer not to answer.
- If you do not wish to participate, you may use the link in the email to decline the invitation and avoid reminders.
About the survey
The survey is conducted by Østfold County Council in cooperation with FHI. Those invited to participate are randomly selected from the National Population Register among residents aged 18 or over in Østfold.
In the questionnaire, we ask about health, wellbeing, local neighbourhood environment, quality of life, and other issues considered important for the county’s public health. The results will be used to support public health work in your local area.
The data collected will be used for research which will generate new knowledge about health and wellbeing, and factors that influence these. The survey results will only be published at group level, meaning that you cannot be identified in analyses or reports. All data is stored securely and in accordance with data protection regulations. For more information about privacy and your rights as a participant.
Here you can see the questionnaire, including the information and consent forms (Note: for viewing only):
- Questionnaire, information and consent forms - Østfold - English.pdf
- Questionnaire, information and consent forms - Østfold - Bokmål.pdf
- Questionnaire, information and consent forms - Østfold - Nynorsk.pdf
Are you invited and have questions?
You can read more about the survey on the county’s website:
If you have questions about the survey or about your participation, you may contact us as follows:
- Østfold County Council (general enquiries): folkehelse@ofk.no eller telefon: 40 02 06 90 (From 10.00 – 16.00 on weekdays) .
- Norwegian Institute of Public Health (participant rights): fhus-deltaker@fhi.no
Please do not send sensitive or confidential information by email.