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Research and Further Analysis
The DHS Program's in-house Research and Analysis team conducts rigorous, timely, and innovative mixed-methods research on topics related to global public health, demography, and social epidemiology. Our team also trains, mentors, and closely collaborates with fellow researchers and stakeholders who are driven to utilize DHS Program surveys and other survey data to inform programs and policies in various countries and contexts.
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DHS Research Reports
Jun 2011
Levels and Trends in the Use of Maternal Health Services in Developing CountriesThis study aims to contribute to the understanding of use of key maternal health services in the past two decades in developing countries.
Topics: Child Health and Development, Infant and Child Mortality, Maternal Health, Maternal Mortality
Sep 2010
Birth Spacing and Limiting ConnectionsContraception can be used both for spacing and for limiting of births.
Topics: Family Planning
Mar 2010
Women's Recall of Delivery and Neonatal Care in Bangladesh and MalawiThis study was conducted for Save the Children US/Saving Newborn Lives (SNL) to provide information for use in the formulation of survey questions about giving birth, immediate newborn care practices, and postnatal care.
Topics: Maternal Health
Feb 2010
Desired Number of Children: 2000-2008This report is a review of reproductive preferences in 60 countries based on data from Demographic and Health Surveys (DHS) conducted between 1998 and 2008.
Topics: Family Planning
Sep 2009
Changes in HIV-Related Knowledge and Behaviors in Sub-Saharan AfricaThe report summarizes levels and recent changes in 69 indicators of HIV-related knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors of women and men age 15–49 in 23 countries in sub- Saharan Africa.
Topics: Education, HIV/AIDS, Wealth/Socioeconomics
Sep 2009
Fieldwork-Related Factors and Data Quality in the Demographic and Health Surveys ProgramThe purpose of this report is to describe the association between fieldwork-related factors and the quality of the data collected in the Demographic and Health Surveys (DHS) program.
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Sep 2009
Levels, Trends, and Reasons for Contraceptive DiscontinuationContraceptive discontinuations contribute substantially to the total fertility rate, unwanted pregnancies, and induced abortions.
Topics: Family Planning
Aug 2009
Alcohol Consumption, Sexual Partners, and HIV Transmission in NamibiaThis report presents the results of a qualitative research study undertaken to examine the impact of alcohol consumption on sexual partnerships and its implications for the transmission of HIV.
Topics: HIV/AIDS
Jun 2009
Men's Reproductive Health: Findings from the Demographic and Health Surveys, 1995-2004This report documents both socioeconomic and demographic characteristics of male respondents to the DHS surveys, as well as male attitudes, preferences, and behaviors relating to contraception, fertility, and health in 40 developing countries.
Topics: Fertility and Fertility Preferences, Gender, Wealth/Socioeconomics
Apr 2009
Fertility Transition in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Comparative Analysis of Cohort Trends in 30 CountriesThis study examines fertility trends for 30 sub-Saharan African countries with Demographic and Health Surveys (DHS) between 1986 and 2006.
Topics: Fertility and Fertility Preferences