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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

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Aug 2017

Assessing the Impact of Imperfect Immunoassays on HIV Prevalence Estimates from Surveys Conducted by The DHS Program

The 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 Tanzania

The 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 Africa

With 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 Program

Since 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 Surveys

Children 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 Malawi

Access 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 Africa

This 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 Coverage

Objective: 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 Surveys

Mother-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 Methods

This 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