Study on Health of Older People in Germany (Gesundheit 65+): objectives, design and implementation.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The longitudinal population-based study Gesundheit 65+ aimed to close data gaps on health and well-being of older adults in Germany in times of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Methods

The target population comprised persons 65 years and older permanently residing in Germany and with sufficient German language skills. Proxy interviews were possible and consent from legal representatives was obtained as necessary in order to enable participation of physically or cognitively impaired persons. A two-stage sampling process, was used to draw 128 primary sample points (PSUs) and within these PSUs sex- and age-stratified random samples were drawn from population registries. A mixed-mode design was applied to contact the study population and for data collection. Data were collected

SUBMITTER: Fuchs J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10565879 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature