Outline of a study protocol for combined HBM and health study

This document provides an outline for the study protocol when combining HBM and health studies. When filled-in, the study protocol can also serve as a fieldwork manual even though it will include also sections such as funding which are not relevant for a fieldwork manual. The outline lists the topics which should be covered in the national/regional study protocol.

It is highly recommended that feasibility studies conducted under HBM4EU will use this outline to prepare their survey protocol. For feasibility studies, this protocol and its annexes are needed in English to facilitate evaluation. As an exception, official documents such as ethical approval documents that may be available only in a national language, can be provided in the national language and described in English.

In possible further national studies, the protocol can be prepared in national languages.