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The initial recruitment was conducted using a stratified random sample of the German population and a mixed-mode approach combining web-based and paper questionnaires. We examine participation rates across demographic subgroups, assess sample composition, and analyze potential selection effects.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Method<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The panel recruitment survey for the \u2018Health in Germany\u2019 panel utilized the residents\u2019 registration offices as the sampling frame. A two-stage stratified (cluster) sample was drawn from 359 primary sampling units across Germany. A mixed-mode approach was employed, offering both online and paper survey-mode on the basis of age groups. The sequence of survey modes was differentiated by age groups based on information from the residents\u2019 registration offices. For respondents aged 16\u201369 years, a sequential mixed-mode design, offering the online mode first and only with the second reminder the paper survey-mode (also called push-to-web strategy), was applied. For respondents aged 70 years and older a simultaneous mixed-mode design was used, offering the online and paper survey-mode with the invitation. Participants completed a first panel recruitment survey in which socio-demographic and health data were collected. Selection effects and sample composition were analyzed via logistic regression models and compared with official population data.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>A total of 62,556 interviews were conducted, with 49,766 participants consenting to join the panel. After double opt-in registration process (for online participants), 47,863 remained. Response rates were higher among women and younger participants. Online participation predominated in the sequential design, whereas offline participation was more common in the simultaneous design. Logistic regression indicated higher participation among women and residents of smaller municipalities. Overall, the sample composition aligned broadly with population benchmarks, except for education and citizenship.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The first recruitment study for the \u2018Health in Germany\u2019 panel established one of Europe\u2019s largest population-based health panels through a mixed-mode design. 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