1. Gaining trust among the migrant and minority communities throughout the research process in Finland
Satu Jokela, Anneli Weiste- Paakkanen, Sinikka Kytö, Anu Castaneda, Päivikki Koponen, Hannamaria Kuusio

2. Experiences of three minority surveys in Finland
Migrant Health and Wellbeing Survey (2012)
(N=1000, approximately 70% participation)
Survey on work and well-being among people of foreign origin (2015)
(N=5449, approximately 66% participation
Roma Wellbeing Study, ongoing

3. Differences and similarities
Sample design – Population Register versus self - identification
Methods: computer- assisted structured interview, a health examination and a short interview, a questionaire, translated interviews
Culturally sensitive approach
Bilingual or a community member study personnel
Involving participants in design, conducting and reporting the study
Co-operation between authorities

4. Field personnel’s experiences
Data from qualitative interviews among the field personnel
How to motive the participants?
What is the reason for non-participation?
Results
Participant’s mistrust towards the authorities led to non- participation (fear of ethnic profiling.)
Shared cultural background both hinders and promotes participation (fears of data secrecy.)

5. Best practices in Data collection
Sufficient resources for building trust (in co-operation between different actors)
(Hearings, focus group interviews, ensuring cultural appropriateness of the study content, translating questionaires, employing community mediators).
Employer’s support for the field personnel: guiding and training, respecting intercultural knowledge and skills, support and trust, regular meetings and communication.

6. Conclusions
Most important motive for participation is understanding the aim of the study > development of better services.
Communication is the key to success
Mutual co-operation creates trust among minority communities and authorities.
It increases the ethical value of research when the study results can be utilized to benefit the community.