SAMINOR

SAMINOR is a population-based study on health and living conditions in regions with Sami and Norwegian populations. It is one of the most important sources of knowledge about health and living conditions in the Sami and northern Norwegian populations. The aims of the study are to gain insight into the prevalence and risk factors for diseases, to prevent illness and to improve healthcare for all.

Participant in SAMINOR 3

The data collection for SAMINOR 3 is complete, but you can still respond to the questionnaire.

If you need help with the questionnaire, send us an email at saminor@uit.no.

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Your contribution provides valuable knowledge that can be used to initiate health-promoting measures and improve health services. The more people who participate, the better knowledge and research results we will obtain.


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About SAMINOR

SAMINOR is a large survey on that collects information about the health and living conditions of the population through interviews, questionnaires, and clinical examinations. It is one of the most important sources of knowledge about the health of the Sámi population and the rural populations of Northern and Central Norway.

The SAMINOR surveys visit municipalities where the population historically has Sámi, Kven, and Norwegian affiliations. See where we have been with SAMINOR 3 here: Travel Blogs

SAMINOR has a particular focus on the health of the Sámi population. The Indigenous perspective makes SAMINOR a unique database both nationally and internationally. At the same time, the Kven and Norwegian-Finnish populations, recognized as one of Norway's national minorities, are also included.

The Centre for Sámi Health Research (CSHR) is responsible for the survey and collaborates with research groups in Indigenous communities in Canada, the USA, Australia, New Zealand, Denmark/Greenland, and Sweden.

  

Overview of SAMINOR Surveys

Year Name Number of participants
2003–2004 SAMINOR 1 – Questionnaire Survey and Clinical Survey 16 865
2012 SAMINOR 2 Stage 1 – Questionnaire Survey 11 600
2012–2014 SAMINOR 2 Stage 2 – Clinical Survey 6004
2021–2022 SAMINOR 3 – Qualitative Interview Study 55
2023–2025 SAMINOR 3 – Questionnaire Survey and Clinical Survey 30 000 (preliminary)

For Researchers

Anyone with research competence (Ph.D. or equivalent) and affiliation with a Norwegian research institution is welcome to apply for access to analyze data from SAMINOR.

 


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saminor@uit.no
 

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Centre for Sami Health Research

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