Registry Office Research Articles

Evaluating COVID-19 impact, vaccination, birth registration, and underreporting in a predominantly indigenous population in Chiapas, Mexico

Background Indigenous populations globally face significant health disparities compared to non-Indigenous groups, primarily due to marginalization and limited access to healthcare. In Mexico, which is home to the largest Indigenous population in the Americas, these disparities were further exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, with impacts intensified by factors such as marginalization, discrimination, and inadequate access to essential services.MethodsThis study aimed to investigate the COVID-19 pandemic's impact on mortality, vaccination access and uptake, and official birth registration among a predominantly Indigenous population in San Juan Chamula, Chiapas. We conducted an online survey among high school students at the Colegio de Bachilleres del Estado de Chiapas, supplemented with epidemiological and socio-demographic data (N = 107).ResultsThe survey revealed that 14% of respondents reported being infected with COVID-19, while national dashboard data indicated only 212 confirmed cases and one death in Chamula between April 2021 and June 2023. Additionally, 79.4% of respondents were unvaccinated, with significant communication barriers and a lack of information in Indigenous languages contributing to low vaccination rates. Additionally, 5.6% of surveyed family members and 4.7% of community residents lacked official birth certificates, significantly impeding their ability to access essential services such as education, healthcare, and vaccinations.ConclusionOur findings highlight significant underreporting of COVID-19 cases and deaths in Indigenous communities, likely due to inadequate diagnostic resources and medical evaluation. The study underscores the urgent need for tailored public health strategies that integrate local Indigenous languages, cultures, and knowledge systems supported by trusted Indigenous leaders. Investing in education in Indigenous languages is crucial for improving vaccination adherence and overall public health outcomes. These strategies can inform national preparedness and response plans to address the unique challenges faced by Indigenous populations during pandemics and other public health crises.

A new species of Myxobolus (Cnidaria: Myxosporea: Myxobolidae) from the gills of the green sunfish, Lepomis cyanellus (Perciformes: Centrarchidae), from the Ouachita River Drainage of Western Arkansas.

Forty-two species of myxozoans, including 31 species of Myxobolus Bütschli, 1882, have been described from centrarchid fishes. One species, the green sunfish (Lepomis cyanellus), has been reported to host at least three species of Myxobolus. Between March 2023 and June 2024, 42 L. cyanellus were collected from watersheds in Montgomery and Polk counties, Arkansas, and their gills, gallbladders, urinary bladders, fins, integument, other major organs, and musculature were examined for myxozoans. Two (5%) L. cyanellus from Polk County were found to harbor a new species of Myxobolus infecting the gill lamellae. A qualitative and quantitative morphological description was based on formalin-fixed preserved plasmodia and myxospores. Plasmodia of Myxobolus polkensis n. sp. are 133 µm long × 123 µm wide, and myxospores are 19.8 µm long × 6.5 µm wide, with two narrowly pyriform unequal polar capsules, one usually longer (9.2 µm) than the other (8.5 µm). Molecular data consisted of a 2,025 base pair sequence of the partial small subunit rRNA gene (SSU). Variably sized, polysporic plasmodia were randomly distributed throughout the gill lamellae in intralamellar locations. Large plasmodia displaced adjacent lamellae inducing mild epithelial proliferation but minimal inflammatory changes. Phylogenetic analysis revealed that M. polkensis n. sp. is a member of a clade of myxozoan species that predominately infect centrarchids from North America. This is the fourth report of a Myxobolus from L. cyanellus but the first report of a species infecting the gill lamellae. This article was registered in the Official Register of Zoological Nomenclature (ZooBank) as urn:lsid:zoobank.org:pub:E9BA08E0-0A7E-487B-80AE-C5C723DBB661.

Prevalence and characteristics of participants in Dry January 2024: findings from a general population survey in France

BackgroundDry January is a one-month alcohol abstinence challenge for the general population running since 2013 in the United Kingdom, and 2020 in France. Dry January has gained increasing popularity among the public, but studies assessing the individual characteristics associated with awareness and participation remain sparse.MethodsUsing quota sampling, a representative sample of 5,000 French adults completed an online cross-sectional survey between 8 and 17th January 2024. Chi-square tests and binary logistic regressions were used to explore demographic and alcohol-related characteristics associated with awareness of the Dry January campaign as well as participation.ResultsAmong 4,075 past-year alcohol users, 2,468 (61%) were aware of the “Dry January” campaign, of whom 497 (20%) were participants (12% of all alcohol users). Extrapolated to the entire adult French population, this corresponds to an estimated 4.5 million people participating in the Dry January 2024. Awareness was comparable between genders and across age groups, but was greater among individuals with higher occupational status, and lower among those living in Eastern regions of France. Individuals aware of the campaign were more likely to self-evaluate their drinking as “at risk” and to report high-risk consumption. Participation rates did not differ by gender, occupational status, or region but decreased with age. Compared to non-participants, Dry January participants were more likely to self-identify their drinking as at-risk, to be concerned about health-related effects of alcohol, to be concerned about their control (or lack thereof) over drinking, and to report hazardous use or possible alcohol use disorder. However, no evidence was found for an association between high-risk consumption based on AUDIT-C and participation. Among participants, aiming for reduction (vs. abstinence) and official registration (vs. unofficial participation), were associated with worsened alcohol-related measures.ConclusionThis study indicates a stable level of awareness, but encouraging participation in Dry January in France. The results also confirm that temporary alcohol abstinence campaigns primarily attract high-risk drinkers and individuals reporting harmful consequences related to alcohol.

Exploring health and social care providers’ perceptions of Roma women and their families in Greece: Mixed-method insights from the REACH project

Introduction: Despite being Greek citizens, Roma people encounter challenges and discrimination in education, employment, accommodation and health. Roma women, in particular, experience heightened discrimination and social exclusion, impacting their sexual and reproductive health. This study, part of the REACH (Roma women's Empowerment and fighting discrimination in ACcess to Health) programme, aims to explore health and social care providers' perceptions and attitudes towards Roma people, especially women, in Greece. Methods: The mixed-methodology utilised both quantitative questionnaires and qualitative interviews/focus groups with healthcare and other professionals serving Roma communities in various regions of Greece. Ethical approval was obtained from the University of West Attica. Results: Quantitative findings revealed high reported confidence in serving Roma women, yet qualitative insights uncovered deep-seated stereotypes and discriminatory attitudes among professionals. The study highlighted challenges such as official registration issues, communication gaps and gender-specific dynamics within the Roma population. Conclusion: The study identified significant barriers to health and social inclusion of Roma women in Greece. Strategic interventions, guided by the study's insights, are crucial to combat discrimination and establish trust. The knowledge generated served as a foundation for the REACH project, aiming to create a more inclusive healthcare environment and contribute to the broader goal of fostering equality and well-being for the Roma population in Greece.

ANALISIS KESIAPAN RSUD KAREL SADSUITUBUN LANGGUR DALAM IMPLEMENTASI REKAM MEDIS ELEKTRONIK

A hospital is a group that medical professionals do in a well-structured manner. Electronic medical records are a transition from manual to computerized patient medical records. The function of electronic medical records in general is to improve the quality of services provided to patients. The method used in this study is a descriptive qualitative method and data collected through observation and interviews, the informants in this study are 3 people, namely the head of the medical record coordinator, registration officer and IT officer. Factors that hinder the readiness to implement electronic medical records include 3 aspects, namely: Human resources (HR), infrastructure and information technology (IT). The results obtained at the Karel Sadsuitubun Langgur Hospital are the lack of understanding and knowledge of officers related to electronic medical records, inadequate computers in the polyclinic room due to cost constraints, and the lack of integration with Satu Sehat. The readiness of the implementation of electronic medical records at Karel Sadsuitubun Langgur Hospital is still hampered by these 3 aspects so that there is a need for socialization and training to officers, the holding of computers in each polyclinic room so that services can run optimally and immediately cooperate with Satu Sehat.

Rent control and potential underutilization of housing resources

PurposeRent control may lead to inefficient use of subsidized apartments. This paper aims to empirically investigate if this phenomenon exists under the Swedish rent control regime.Design/methodology/approachThe quantitative part of the study uses data from Statistics Sweden to calculate, for all municipalities in Sweden, the fraction of residential rental units where no one is living permanently. The qualitative part augments the quantitative results with a survey where representatives for 14 municipal and four private property companies in small, mid-sized and large municipalities were interviewed.FindingsThis paper finds that a surprisingly large fraction of the rental housing stock, about 9.4% on a national level, is underused in the way that rent is paid but no one is living permanently in the apartment according to the official Swedish population register. The underutilization rate is negatively correlated to the median rent in a municipality.Research limitations/implicationsThe study is limited to Swedish data. This paper does not explore the potential effects of regional economic and demographic conditions on the measure of underutilization.Practical implicationsA policy implication of the present results is that underutilization of the Swedish rental housing stock can be reduced by limiting the supply of rent-controlled housing to households that are in economic or social need.Originality/valueNumerous papers have analysed various aspects of rent control. However, few papers have empirically analysed how a general rent control system where all tenants, irrespective of economic or social need, have access to rent controlled apartments may contribute to housing inefficiencies. This research contributes to the empirical literature on rent control by analysing the relationship between non-targeted housing subsidies and underutilization of housing units.

Intellectual property rights as an aspect of modern globalization

The article touches upon the topic of intellectual property protection in the era of globalisation and reveals the principles of national legal order at the beginning of the formation of the foundations for protection of intellectual property rights, which will in fact serve as a qualitative basis for resolving potential disputes in the future. The study shows that intellectual property has no borders, because if an author writes, say, a software code, he or she will be its author both in Ukraine and abroad (in this case, we are talking about the presumption of authorship). The author identifies and describes certain characteristics inherent in the current intellectual property regime. It is substantiated that in our country one can protect one’s rights by concluding a contract to prevent future conflicts, or by applying alternative means of dispute resolution. An example of the first case is an agreement on the transfer of rights to use a work, while the second case is exemplified by such models as negotiations or dispute resolution with the participation of a judge. The author proposes an action-oriented approach, which consists in directly informing the society about ensuring the needs of integrity in the use of other people’s intellectual property for the purpose of combating plagiarism in Ukraine. This can be implemented precisely by creating a register of pre-registered works that have already been certified by the Ukrainian National Institute of Intellectual Property. This view will be of interest to intellectual property professionals. Particular attention is paid to one of the novelties that occurred in our country during the war, in particular, it is highlighted that the application for termination of copyright infringement must contain confirmation of the accuracy of the information submitted as evidence by a lawyer or patent attorney. In addition, the latter’s powers include filing such applications (in written or electronic form, with the signature of an intellectual property representative), finding out the applicants’ contacts, including direct confirmation of their intellectual property rights. The analysis of the European Court of Human Rights judgment allowed us to trace a clear correlation between the existence of official registration documentation (e.g., a copyright registration certificate or a final court decision) and the actual confirmation of the existence of a set of intellectual property rights. Thus, such correlation is a crucial criterion for determining whether the intellectual property itself falls under the protection of the European Convention on Human Rights, and in the absence of such confirmation, this situation may result in the European Court of Human Rights refusing to recognise the right of ownership of a particular intellectual property object.

Jaringan Saraf Tiruan untuk Memprediksi Jumlah Pertumbuhan Penduduk di Dinas Kependudukan dan Pencatatan Sipil Kabupate Sumba Barat Daya

The purpose of this research is to create a JST (artificial neural network) model that can forecast population growth at the Population and Civil Registration Office of West Sumba Regency. population growth at the Population and Civil Registration Office of West Sumba Regency. Regency. Regional development planning must consider the increasing number of population, therefore proper forecasting is essential to encourage sustainable policies and initiatives. sustainable policies and initiatives. Because it can identify complex patterns in past data and produce more accurate forecasts than traditional techniques, an ANN model is used. traditional techniques, the ANN model is used. The data used in this study is the population growth of Southwest Sumba Regency over the past including characteristics such as birth and death rates and population movements. deaths and population movements. The backpropagation algorithm is used to optimize the multilayer perceptron (MLP) architecture for ANN training. Separating the data into training and testing sets and assessing the models model using metrics such as Mean Absolute Error (MAE) and Root Mean Squared Error (RMSE) based on the error. Error (RMSE) based on the prediction error are the steps involved in the training process. involved in the training process. The research findings show that, with a low level of error, the artificial neural network model can estimate the population increase in Southwest Sumba Regency with a reasonable level of accuracy. reasonable level of accuracy. The model is expected to serve as a reference for relevant authorities to better manage population data and as a tool to create more focused and successful population policies.

THE LEGALITY OF RESOLUTION Nº 976/2021, EDITED BY THE COURT OF JUSTICE OF THE STATE OF MINAS GERAIS AND WHICH CREATED NEW EXTRAJUDICIAL OFFICES

The aspects involving Resolution No. 976/2021, issued by the Court of Justice of the State of Minas Gerais (TJMG), will be analyzed in light of the 1988 Constitution of the Republic, state legislation and the case law of the Supreme Federal Court. The aforementioned Resolution promoted the splitting of the extrajudicial offices corresponding to the 2nd, 6th and 7th Real Estate Registry Offices of the district of Belo Horizonte/MG, creating the 8th, 9th and 10th Offices. This involves the creation of new extrajudicial offices and the modification of districts by means of a resolution of the state judiciary. In the case under analysis, it is important to determine whether the then existing state law (Law No. 12.920/1998) would be sufficient to authorize the act by the TJMG; in other words, would it be necessary to issue a formal law by the Legislative Assembly of the State of Minas Gerais? In order to understand the legal aspects involving the construction and legality of the Resolution, the Constitution of the Republic of 1988, State Law No. 12,920/1998 and the decision of the Supreme Federal Court in direct unconstitutionality action No. 2,415/SP (which dealt with a similar situation) will be analyzed.

Regional Healthcare Situation and Needs of Former SARS-CoV-2 Infected Persons in the Hanseatic City of Lübeck - Results of a Population Survey

Infection with SARS-CoV-2 can lead to health impairments lasting over several months, the so-called Post-COVID syndrome (PCS). In order to better understand and assess the regional care situation with the acute COVID-19-disease/PCS, possible consequences of illness and current needs, a survey was conducted among the population of the Hanseatic City of Lübeck. The survey also analysed the distribution of PCS and the burden of disease in the sample. Cross-sectional survey between September and November 2023 in the Hanseatic City of Lübeck using an online survey. Individuals over 18 years of age who were registered with the Lübeck residents' registration office and who had been infected with SARS-CoV-2 at least once in the past were included. Questions were asked about the number of SARS-CoV-2 infections, the last illness, vaccinations and medical services used. Quality of life, impairment of participation, comorbidity and socio-demographic data were also recorded. The presence of PCS was assessed using self-report (yes/no) and a symptom-based scale (PCS score). Treatment preferences were also collected. After checking the inclusion criteria, questionnaire data were available from 619 people; 66.2% of respondents were female and the mean age was 47 years. Most people had last contracted SARS-CoV-2 in 2022 and 2023. 54% (N=332) of respondents considered themselves to have PCS and reported more symptoms (6 vs. 2; p<0.01), higher participation limitations (39.9 vs. 7.2; p<0.01) and poorer quality of life (45 vs. 70; p<0.01) than people who did not consider themselves to have PCS. Medical services related to SARS-CoV-2 infection/PCS were used statistically significantly more by people with PCS. However, only 2.4% of people with PCS were satisfied with their current care situation. A number of wishes were expressed, such as better information from physicians (70%) or a website (67%) with information on regional care services for PCS. People with PCS reported a high burden of disease and were affected by a range of symptoms at the time of the survey. The degree of restrictions in light of the wishes suggest that medical and therapeutic care should be optimised for those affected and that awareness and networking among practitioners should be strengthened.

IT really matters: Associations of computer hassles and technical support with medically certified sickness absence due to mental health complaints

Information and Communication Technology (ICT) at work can cause distress and frustration, commonly labeled ”technostress”. Nevertheless, few, if any, studies have examined the impact of ICT factors on sickness absence due to mental distress. We investigated effects of ”ICT-hassles” - disruption of work due to ICT-problems - on low or medium-level and high level sickness absence due to psychological diagnoses (LMSA-P/HSA-P). We also determined the mitigating influences of ICT-training and ICT-support. We surveyed 8620 workers in Norway, linking responses to official registry data of medically certified absence due to psychological complaints during 12 months following the survey. We used Bayesian multilevel multinomial logistic regression and analyzed ICT-variables at the individual level as well as averaged over employees within work-units. Moderated regressions determined whether effects of ICT-hassles varied with levels of support and training. Individual level ICT-hassles predicted HSA-P (OR 1.20, 95% CI 1.01,1.42) and work-unit level hassles LMSA-P (OR 1.47, 95% CI 1.11,1.94). ICT-support at both levels predicted lower risk of LMSA-P (individual: OR 0.84, 95% CI 0.74,0.97, work-unit: OR 0.63, 95% CI 0.50,0.80). Insufficient training appeared to have the most marked effects, with ORs ranging from 1.66 to 5.12. Effects were strongest at the work-unit level and persisted after adjustment for job demands and -control. No moderation of the effect of hassles by training and support was observed. In conclusion, ICT-hassles may promote absence whereas support and training prevent it. However, offering support after hassles have occurred may not be sufficient, suggesting that prevention is more effective than repair.

ACESSIBILIDADE À PESSOA COM DEFICIÊNCIA NOS CARTÓRIOS EXTRAJUDICIAIS

The aim of this article is to discuss the problem of the accessibility for the disabled in extrajudicial notary and registry offices. To fulfill this aim, the article firstly talks about the range of the concept of accessibility, its social relevance, the laws that rules this subject, and the challenges and difficulties faced by people with disabilities. On the other hand, this essay demonstrates that the extrajudicial notary and registry offices have a lot of responsibility towards the Brazilian society, not only because their attributions are public but also due to the relevance of their services – specially in the current moment in which there is a tendency of dejudicialization in Brazil. Therefore, considering the inevitable conclusion that the extrajudicial notary and registry offices must be accessible to people with all kinds of disabilities, the paper will examine the wide range of measures and cautions that these offices should take to achieve this purpose, based on some projects that already exist.

Quality of Service in the Preparation of Population and Civil Registration Administration Documents at the Cirebon Regency Population and Civil Registration Office

Public Service Procurement is a task for the government in creating community welfare, for the creation of welfare in the community it is necessary to have quality in the implementation of these services, in this era of digitalization the government is expected to be able to implement technological advances by utilizing digitalization as an effort to improve services with easy access for the community. This study is aimed at finding out how the quality in the implementation of public services at the Cirebon Regency Population and Civil Registration Office, measuring the level of public satisfaction with the Cirebon Regency Population and Civil Registration Office, and finding out how to Improve the Quality of Public Services at the Cirebon Regency Population and Civil Registration Office. The research method used is a Qualitative Research Method with Questionnaire data collection techniques that are disseminated to the community in Cirebon Regency through Google Forms, Interviews with employees of the Cirebon Regency Population and Civil Registration Office, and Location Observation which is a place of service located at the Cirebon Regency Population and Civil Registration Office. Research shows that the quality of administrative document loading services at the Cirebon Regency Population and Civil Registration Office has not been maximized, improvements are needed to improve the quality of service. a) improving Facilities and Infrastructure that are Facilities in the Service process; b) hard skills training is needed in the implementation of E-Governance; c) There is a need for training on excellent service so that they know how to behave well and appropriately to maximize service to the community

Quality of E-KTP Services at The Population and Civil Registration Office of Majalengka Regency

Employees at the Population and Civil Registration Office (DISDUKCAPIL) of Majalengka Regency experienced several problems in serving the making of E-KTP, including, the infrastructure at the Majalengka Regency Disdukcapil was inadequate such as an unstable internet network, the number of computer devices that were still lacking, and the number of blanks that were often empty, as well as some elderly people who did not have an E-KTP because they did not understand the system. This study aims to determine the quality of service in the making of E-KTP in the Majalengka Regency Disdukcapil, according to an analysis based on the theory of Zeithami, Parasuraman, and Berry (2008) to measure good service performance referring to Law No. 24 of 2013 in which there are 5 aspects of public services, namely: service procedures, service time and completion, service costs, facilities and infrastructure. The research was carried out using a qualitative method with a descriptive approach. The results of the study show that the quality of e-KTP services at the Majalengka Regency Population and Civil Registration Office is not optimal, because there are still several problems, namely inadequate infrastructure, even though in providing E-KTP servers is quite good and in conveying information about making E-KTP, as evidenced by the active social media from the Majalengka Regency Disdukcapil.

Cognitive motivational variables and dropout intention as precursors of university dropout

IntroductionThe intention to dropout and dropout is a problem still unresolved in higher education institutions.ObjectiveTo estimate the differences in the levels of engagement, motivation and academic satisfaction according to (a) intention to dropout and (b) students who remained with those who dropped out. Method: non-experimental designs were used. Two studies are reported, study 1 involved 3,256 students and study 2 involved 2,110 students. The Utrecht Work Engagement Scale Student Test, the Academic Self-Regulation Scale and the Academic Satisfaction Scale were used. The intention to dropout was measured with 3 items and the final dropout data was taken from the official register of students who dropped out of university.ResultsThere are significant differences in the levels of engagement, autonomous motivation and satisfaction between the students who remained and those who dropped out of the university.DiscussionStudents who dropped out in the 3rd semester presented lower levels of academic engagement, motivation and academic satisfaction than those who remained. The intention to dropout and lower levels of these cognitive-motivational variables may contribute to the identification of students at high risk of dropping out. These results contribute to unveiling key variables for the educational transformation of Higher Education in the 21st century.

Governing Access to Nationality Through Paperwork: The Discretionary Uses of Documentation for Naturalisation in Belgium, France and the United Kingdom

ABSTRACTIn this paper, we examine the discretionary uses of documentation in the implementation of naturalisation through a comparative perspective focusing on Belgium, France and the United Kingdom. We investigate the organisational and professional factors that are likely to impact variation in the uses of discretion based on documentation. Belgium, France and the United Kingdom represent three interesting case studies involving different actors with different mandates. In Belgium, municipal agents are responsible for a mandatory check of applicants' documents before transferring the naturalisation application to public prosecutors. While only the latter have the mandate to check that the legal requirements are met, most municipal agents are involved in the examination of the requirements. In France, before the digitisation of nationality acquisition in 2023, the initial acceptance of an application involved prefectural agents who had the power to refuse application registration if the documentation was deemed insufficient or ‘non‐compliant’. In the United Kingdom, ‘Nationality Checking Services’ (NCS) were available until 2019 in local register offices for an optional check of the application before the transfer to the Home Office, which remains the decision‐making body on nationality applications. As United Kingdom law regulates strictly immigration advice, NCSs were often unwilling to express themselves on the chances of an application. Drawing on ethnographic fieldwork consisting of interviews with implementation agents in the three countries and observations of their interactions with applicants, this paper contributes to shedding light on what drives variations in the governance of access to nationality through paperwork.

Efektivitas Sistem Administrasi Kependudukan Berbasis Teknologi Informasi (SAKTI) di Kota Kediri

The Population and Civil Registration Service of the City of Kediri is one of the regional government agencies of the City of Kediri that implements acceleration of the quality of public services by presenting an innovation in public services in the field of population administration. One of the innovations is SAKTI (Information Technology Based Population Administration System), a website application that makes it easier for the people of Kediri City to manage population administration. The presence of the SAKTI Application does not necessarily replace face-to-face services at the Kediri City Population and Civil Registration Office. Some people prefer face-to-face services at the Kediri City Population and Civil Registration Office rather than online services via the SAKTI application. This research aims to determine and analyze the effectiveness of the Information Technology Based Population Administration System (SAKTI) at the Kediri City Population and Civil Registration Service. This type of research is qualitative research with a descriptive approach. Data collection techniques through observation, interviews and documentation. The theory used in this research is the theory of program effectiveness according to Budiani in Maulana &amp; Adam (2021) with four focuses, namely accuracy of program targets, program socialization, program objectives, program monitoring. The research results show that the effectiveness of the SAKTI Application is still less effective. This is because there are still people who have not used the SAKTI Application to process population documents. Apart from that, there are still several problems with the SAKTI application.

The Influence of Employee Discipline and Perceived Organizational Support on Organizational Commitment among Employees in the Population and Civil Registry Office Surabaya

This study investigates the influence of employee discipline and perceived organizational support (POS) on organizational commitment among civil registry employees in Surabaya. Data were gathered from 50 public servants through structured questionnaires, utilizing the Partial Least Squares (PLS) method. The findings reveal that both employee discipline and POS positively and significantly impact organizational commitment. These results emphasize the vital roles of organizational support and workplace discipline in nurturing employee loyalty and responsibility.

Housing items and amenities a non-traditional risk factors for all-cause and cardiovascular mortality

Abstract Background Higher satisfaction levels are associated with improved psychological well-being (PWB), such as housing amenities being a determinant of health. However, their potentially influencing effect on mortality risk at this moment is not enough. For this reason, searching for non-traditional risk factors that could reduce all-cause and cardiovascular disease (CVD) mortality risk is our primary objective of this study. Methods The cohort study was based on the framework of the international study Health, Alcohol and Psychosocial Factors in Eastern Europe (HAPIEE). Data from the Official Lithuanian Mortality Register were used to evaluate mortality from the baseline survey (2006- 2008) to 31 December 2022. The 20 housing items and amenities were used. The items were categorized into three groups: basic needs, socially oriented needs, and luxury. Results A total of 6472 participants aged 45-72 years were examined in the baseline survey. Cox proportional hazards regression analysis results show that increasing the number of housing items per 1 unit decreased the risk of all-cause mortality by 8% (Hazard ratio (HR)=0.92;95%CI 0.90-0.94) in males and by 7% (HR = 0.93;95%CI 0.91-0.96) in females. Increasing the number of housing items per 1 unit decreased the risk of mortality from CVD by 10% (HR = 0.90;95%CI 0.87-0.93) in males and by 9% (HR = 0.91;95% CI 0.87-0.95) in females (data adjusted by age, education, smoking, metabolic syndrome, PWB, CVD at baseline survey). Once more, the increased number of items from the luxury group (4-7 vs. 0-1) significantly decreased all-cause and CVD mortality risk (respectively in males HR = 0.74(95%CI 0.60-0.91) and HR = 0.71(95%CI 0.52-0.96); in females HR = 0.66(95%CI 0.48-0.91) and HR = 0.57(95%CI 0.33-0.96). Conclusions These data suggest that the increasing number of household items and amenities, as an essential aspect of people’s lives, may be used as non-traditional risk factors in assessing the risk of all-cause mortality and CVD. Key messages • Household items and amenities may be used as non-traditional risk factors in assessing the risk of all-cause mortality and CVD. • Increasing the number of housing items decreased the risk of all-cause and CVD mortality.

Health in Germany – A new panel infrastructure for Public Health Research in Germany: study design

Abstract Background The Robert Koch Institute (RKI) is developing a new panel infrastructure, ‘Health in Germany,’ to enhance public health research through continuous, rapid data collection from questionnaire surveys, measurements, and laboratory analyses. Using online and offline collection methods (CAWI and PAPI), the project aims to have 30,000 registered panelists by Spring 2024. Methods The sample of the recruitment study is based on address data from Germany’s local registration offices, whereby a mixed-mode design is used for data collection. Individuals aged 16-69 receive an initial online-only invitation, followed by postal reminders that include a paper questionnaire. For those aged 70 and above, both online and paper options are available from the outset. Incentives include an unconditional €5 cash payment for all invitees and an additional €10 for successful registration into the panel infrastructure. Results The initial response rate of the recruitment study is 35%. Of the CAWI participants, approx. 90% expressed willingness to participate again, with approx. 80% completing the online registration. To date, over 42,000 panelists have been recruited. Further detailed results on response rates, non-response bias, and sample composition will be presented at the conference. Conclusions RKI’s ‘Health in Germany’ is one of the largest probability panels in public health research, effectively gathering and analyzing data. The recruitment success and strong participant engagement highlight the infrastructure’s efficiency and its significant contribution to epidemiological research in Germany. Key messages • Successful recruitment of over 42,000 panelists demonstrates robust engagement and effective implementation. • The push-to-web strategy (or web-push strategy) underscores the infrastructure’s adaptability and efficiency.