ArticleScandinavian journal of public health2026
Non-response bias in the Norwegian Counties Public Health Survey: Insights from linkage to register data.
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aimsThe Norwegian Counties Public Health Surveys (NCPHS) aim to capture critical aspects of the population's health and well-being. However, selective non-response can introduce bias, potentially compromising survey representativeness. This study assesses non-response patterns in NCPHS using registry data on health-related benefits.
methodsNCPHS comprises cross-sectional web-based surveys assessing various health metrics in Norway's adult population. This study uses data from NCPHS conducted in Hordaland County (April 10 to May 17 2018). Health data, including sickness benefits, disability pension and work assessment allowance (WAA), were linked from national registries.
resultsFrom 34,925 invited residents, the response rate was 45.3%, with higher rates among females (50.0%), older individuals (61.0% for ages 60-69 years) and those with higher education (55.9%). Sickness benefit was not associated with participation rates (adjusted risk ratio (RR) 0.96 I, 95% confidence interval (CI): 0.90-1.02). Disability pension, particularly for mental and behavioural disorders, was associated with lower response rates (adjusted RR 0.81, 95% CI: 0.72-0.92). WAA had no overall significant effect, but WWA due to psychological conditions was related to lower response propensity (adjusted RR 0.85, 95% CI: 0.73-0.99).
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