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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
Dec 1990
An Assessment of DHS-I Data QualityThe objectives of this assessment are to evaluate the quality of the DHS data from 22 surveys and to determine if there is a need to modify questionnaire and field procedures in future surveys.
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Oct 1990
Fertility Levels and TrendsThe purpose of this report is to analyze fertility levels and trends in 25 developing countries which took part in the Demographic and Health Surveys program..
Topics: Family Planning, Fertility and Fertility Preferences