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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
Aug 2017
Assessing the Impact of Imperfect Immunoassays on HIV Prevalence Estimates from Surveys Conducted by The DHS ProgramThe DHS Program has supported the conduct of numerous large-scale HIV seroprevalence surveys.
Topics: HIV/AIDS
Aug 2016
Integration of Infectious Disease Services with Antenatal Care Services at Health Facilities in Kenya, Malawi, and TanzaniaThe disproportionate demand for services related to infectious diseases such as HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria among pregnant women in sub-Saharan Africa, given limited health facility attendance, drives a need to integrate these services with antenatal care (ANC).
Topics: HIV/AIDS, Maternal Health
Aug 2016
Factors Associated with Prior Testing among HIV-Positive Adults in Sub-Saharan AfricaWith evidence on the benefits of the early diagnosis of HIV and the initiation of antiretroviral therapy (ART) mounting, HIV testing is a primary entry point for the prevention of HIV transmission.
Topics: HIV/AIDS
Mar 2016
Performance of Enzyme Immunoassays for HIV Serology in Surveys Conducted by The Demographic and Health Surveys ProgramSince 2001, The Demographic and Health Surveys Program has conducted HIV testing in surveys to measure HIV prevalence.
Topics: HIV/AIDS
Sep 2015
The Prevalence of Household Risk Factors for Children Age 0-17, Estimated for 2000-2015 Using DHS and MICS SurveysChildren whose parents and households have certain characteristics are known to be more vulnerable to negative child outcomes.
Topics: Child Health and Development, HIV/AIDS, Household and Respondent Characteristics, Wealth/Socioeconomics
Sep 2015
The Relationship between the Health Service Environment and Service Utilization: Linking Population Data to Health Facilities Data in Haiti and MalawiAccess to and quality of health services are key determinants in utilization of health services and consequently, health outcomes.
Topics: Child Health and Development, Family Planning, Geographic Information, HIV/AIDS, Malaria, Maternal Health
Sep 2015
An Inventory of Alcohol-Related Questions in the Demographic and Health Surveys and an Analysis of Alcohol Use and Unsafe Sex in Sub-Saharan AfricaThis report provides an overview of DHS survey questions related to alcohol consumption and an analysis of outcomes from these questions in DHS surveys.
Topics: HIV/AIDS
Sep 2014
Validity of Data on Self-reported HIV Status in Malawi and Uganda and Implications for Measurement of ARV CoverageObjective: To assess the validity of self- reported HIV status in two population-based surveys—the 2010 Malawi DHS and the 2011 Uganda AIS—to determine whether self-reported HIV status can be used as a basis for measuring indicators of use of services such as ART and PMTCT by people living with HIV (PLHIV).
Topics: HIV/AIDS
Sep 2014
Child Survival by HIV Status of the Mother: Evidence from DHS and AIS SurveysMother-to-child transmission of HIV is the predominant cause of HIV infection in children.
Topics: HIV/AIDS, Infant and Child Mortality, Maternal Health
Sep 2014
Linking DHS Household and SPA Facility Surveys: Data Considerations and Geospatial MethodsThis report examines the potential benefits of linking Demographic and Health Surveys (DHS) data and Service Provision Assessment (SPA) survey data to answer research questions.
Topics: Child Health and Development, Geographic Information, HIV/AIDS, Maternal Health