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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
Jan 1995
Autonomy and Egyptian Women: Findings from the 1988 Egypt Demographic and Health SurveyIn this study, data from the 1988 Egypt Demographic and Health Survey (DHS) are used to explore the multidimensionality of Egyptian women's autonomy.
Topics: Gender
Mar 1994
Marriage and Entry into ParenthoodThe primary purpose of this report is to present comparable information of marriage and first births for countries participating in the DHS I program.
Topics: Fertility and Fertility Preferences, Gender