Study title

Tampere Health and Social Survey 2008

Dataset ID Number

FSD2550

Persistent identifier

urn:nbn:fi:fsd:T-FSD2550

Data Type

Quantitative

Authors

• Luoto, Riitta (UKK Institute)
• Paronen, Olavi (UKK Institute)
• Vuori, Mika (City of Tampere)

Other Identification/Acknowledgements

• Juurinen, Päivi (City of Tampere. Development Unit for Welfare Services)
• Kuusilinna, Pirjo (City of Tampere. Development Unit for Welfare Services)
• Lapinleimu, Ismo (UKK Institute)
• Lehtomäki, Erkki (City of Tampere)

Abstract

The survey charted the general health, functional ability, and need for help of people living in the city of Tampere (Finland). Other main themes included living habits, use of social and health services, safety and security, and neighbourhood. Tampere Health and Social Surveys have been conducted every third year starting from the year 1990.

The respondents' state of health was charted with questions relating to their general health, symptoms, disabilities and illnesses, mental problems or symptoms, limitations posed by their illnesses or disabilities, and their ability to perform daily activities.

Living habits where explored by asking the respondents about their exercise, sleeping, eating and drinking habits. The survey also investigated whether the respondents needed help and for what (e.g. for shopping or for washing themselves), from whom they had received help, and whether they themselves regularly helped someone else. Use of and satisfaction with various health and social services was charted.

One topic pertained to safety and security. The respondents were asked to what extent certain factors caused them concern or feelings of insecurity. The factors mentioned included, for instance, own health, fear of violence, access to health and social services, loneliness, climate change. Their satisfaction with life in general was also surveyed.

Some questions focused on perceptions of neighbourhood. Questions covered duration of residence in the neighbourhood and evaluation of different aspects of the neighbourhood, for instance, public transport, safety, access to services, attractiveness. The respondents were asked whether they were afraid to go out in the evening alone and whether they had been subjected to violence or threats.

Background variables included the respondent's gender, age, household composition, number of children living at home, highest level of education, economic activity and occupational status, if unemployed, duration of unemployment, type of employment contract, and the service unit area where R lived.

Keywords

ability evaluation; drinking behaviour; exercise (physical activity); health; health services; neighbourhoods; physical mobility; sleep; social services; social support

Topic Classification

• Social sciences (Fields of Science Classification)
• Medical and health sciences (Fields of Science Classification)
• General health and well-being (CESSDA Topic Classification)
• Signs and symptoms; pathological conditions (CESSDA Topic Classification)
• Health care services and policies (CESSDA Topic Classification)
• Social welfare policy (CESSDA Topic Classification)
• Specific social services: use and availability (CESSDA Topic Classification)

Series

Tampere Health and Social Surveys

Distributor

Finnish Social Science Data Archive

Access

The dataset is (B) available for research, teaching and study.

Data Collector

• Innolink Research
• UKK Institute

Data Producers

• City of Tampere
• UKK Institute

Time Period Covered

2007 – 2008

Collection Dates

2008-01 – 2008-02

Nation

Finland

Geographical Coverage

Finland, Tampere

Analysis/Observation Unit Type

Individual

Universe

People aged 15 or over living in Tampere in January 2008 (excluding people living in institutions)

Time Method

Longitudinal: Trend/Repeated cross-section

Sampling Procedure

Probability: Simple random

The sample of 3500 persons was randomly drawn from the population register of Tampere, including people aged 15 or over and excluding those living in institutions. It was possible to respond by filling in a paper questionnaire or an online questionnaire. Cover letter contained an individual password for each participant for accessing the online questionnaire. Filled-in paper questionnaires were posted to the UKK Institute and online questionnaires were transferred to a server maintained by Innolink Research.

The survey was posted in January 2008. Non-respondents received a reminder letter in February. Altogether, 2,129 persons responded to the postal survey and 126 to the online survey.

Collection Mode

Self-administered questionnaire: Paper

Self-administered questionnaire: Web-based (CAWI)

Research Instrument

Structured questionnaire

Response Rate

61

Data File Language

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The data files of this dataset are available in the following languages: English and Finnish.

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Number of Cases and Variables

178 variables and 3500 cases.

Data Version

2.0

Completeness of Data and Restrictions

Non-respondents are included in the data. Variable RESPONSE contains information on whether the sampled person responded or not.

The variable identifying in which city district the respondent lives has been removed from the data. However, city districts have been classified into service unit areas in the variable PIIRI.

Weighting

There are no weight variables in the data.

Citation Requirement

The data and its creators shall be cited in all publications and presentations for which the data have been used. The bibliographic citation may be in the form suggested by the archive or in the form required by the publication.

Bibliographical Citation

Luoto, Riitta (UKK Institute) & Paronen, Olavi (UKK Institute) & Vuori, Mika (City of Tampere): Tampere Health and Social Survey 2008 [dataset]. Version 2.0 (2018-07-19). Finnish Social Science Data Archive [distributor]. https://urn.fi/urn:nbn:fi:fsd:T-FSD2550

Deposit Requirement

Notify FSD of all publications where you have used the data by sending the citation information to user-services.fsd@tuni.fi.

Disclaimer

The original data creators and the archive bear no responsibility for any results or interpretations arising from the reuse of the data.

Related Materials

Paronen, Olavi (2008). Tampereen terveys- ja sosiaalikysely 2008. Vastausjakaumat ikä- ja sukupuoliryhmittäin sekä palvelualueittain. Taulukkoraportti [verkkodokumentti]. Tampere: Tampereen kaupunki. Hyvinvointipalvelujen kehittämisyksikkö. http://www.tampere.fi/tiedostot/5F97KBXvj/6_2008_TAMPEREEN_TERVEYSPROFIILI_TAULUKKORAPORTTI.pdf [viitattu 10.11.2010].

Related Publications

Paronen, Olavi & Luoto, Riitta & Vuori, Mika (2008). Tamperelaisen aikuisväestön terveys ja terveyspalvelujen käyttö. Tampereen terveys- ja sosiaalikyselyn 2008 tuloksia. Tampereen kaupungin Tietotuotannon ja laadunarvioinnin julkaisusarja C 6/2009. Tampereen kaupunki 2009.

Paronen, Olavi (2008). Tampereen terveys- ja sosiaalikysely 2008. Vastausjakaumat ikä- ja sukupuoliryhmittäin sekä palvelualueittain. Taulukkoraportti [verkkodokumentti]. Tampere: Tampereen kaupunki. Hyvinvointipalvelujen kehittämisyksikkö. http://www.tampere.fi/tiedostot/5F97KBXvj/6_2008_TAMPEREEN_TERVEYSPROFIILI_TAULUKKORAPORTTI.pdf [viitattu 10.11.2010].

Pasanen, Sanna (2014). Urban Green Space and Physical Activity: Can urban green space advance health by encouraging physical activity? Helsinki: Helsingin yliopisto. Yhteiskuntapolitiikan pro gradu -tutkielma.