The aim of the EHES training material is to support European level and national training and to promote the use of standardized methods. The materials have been designed for two target groups:

1. national survey coordinators and trainers (European level training), and
2. national fieldwork staff (national training).

The materials cover the core measurements and other key aspects in the fieldwork. Some core measurements can be carried out with different devices and therefore the training materials include two versions.

The materials can be used both in self-directed independent studies and in training sessions led by a trainer. All material should be used both before the fieldwork is started, and in refresher sessions during the fieldwork. It is recommended that the corresponding chapter in the EHES Manual is read first. The materials are developed to illustrate key aspects. Therefore they do not include all details which can be found in the manuals. The materials include:

1. Power point presentations with pictures, and text which can be translated for national use.
2. Videos. To support the use in different countries, the videos do not include audio instructions. When used in training sessions, the national trainer can explain and point out the key facts when showing the video. In independent studies the learner can check the full manual text.
3. Knowledge tests, with correct answers. These can be used to check that key issues have been learned.

All these can be used freely for training purposes, and be translated and adapted to national use. However, it is important to keep in mind that no changes should be made to the measurement techniques, which need to be standardized. The different national versions with several languages can be included at this website later.

A possibility to contact the persons who have developed the materials to express questions and share ideas and good practices would be importnat. Due to limited resources, at the moment this is not possible.

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Training materials for fieldwork staff on:

• sampling, recruitment and informed consent
• anthropometric measurements
• blood pressure measurement
• blood samples
• questionnaire administration

Training materials for survey organizers and fieldwork coordinators.

The materials have been developed by the EHES RC : Sanna Ahonen, Katri Kilpeläinen,Päivikki Koponen, Ulla Leskinen, Laura Lund, Johanna Mäki-Opas, Liisa Saarikoski, Hanna Tolonen, Saara Vallivaara