JoHM S01/2021 - SPECIAL ISSUE 01 2021: Seroepidemiological study on the spread of SARS-CoV-2 in Germany [Gesundheitsberichterstattung - Journal of Health Monitoring, March 2021]
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Journal of Health Monitoring
The Journal of Health Monitoring is an online journal published by the Robert Koch Institute. The new format within the portfolio of Federal Health Reporting is aimed at a broad (specialist) audience and focuses on important public health issues.
The journal offers scientific information on the health of the population in Germany. The analyses are mainly based on data of the health surveys conducted by the Robert Koch Institute. These analyses are presented in the form of focus articles and fact sheets which are linked by a common theme.
The Journal of Health Monitoring is published quarterly in German and English. All contributions to the journal are subject to peer review and can be downloaded free of charge from the website of the Robert Koch Institute.
Journal of Health Monitoring SPECIAL ISSUE S1/2021:
March 2021 SPECIAL ISSUE 1
Seroepidemiological study on the spread of SARS-CoV-2 in Germany: Study protocol of the 'CORONA-MONITORING bundesweit' study (RKI-SOEP study)
The 'CORONA-MONITORING bundesweit' study (RKI-SOEP study) collects biospecimens and interview data in a nationwide population sample drawn from the German Socio-Economic Panel (SOEP). The specimens are tested for SARS-CoV-2 IgG antibodies and SARS-CoV-2 RNA to identify past or present infections.
The methods applied enable the identification of SARS-CoV-2 infections, including those that previously went undetected. In addition, by linking the data collected with available SOEP data, the study has the potential to investigate social and health-related differences in infection status. Thus, the study contributes to an improved understanding of the extent of the epidemic in Germany, as well as identification of target groups for infection protection.
Special Issue S1/2021 presents the study protocol of the 'CORONA-MONITORING bundesweit' study.
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Last Updated on 03/25/2021
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