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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
May 1996
Household Structure, Socioeconomic Level, and Child Health in Sub-Saharan AfricaThis report provides some insight into variations in household structure in sub- Saharan Africa and the relationship of household structure and socioeconomic status to children's health outcomes.
Topics: Child Health and Development, Household and Respondent Characteristics, Wealth/Socioeconomics
Jun 1994
Socioeconomic, Demographic, and Health Indicators for Subnational AreasThis report, which covers the results from surveys completed in the first phase of the DHS program (DHS I), compiles statistics on demographic, maternal and child health, and socioeconomic indicators for urban and rural areas by subnational region.
Topics: Fertility and Fertility Preferences, Household and Respondent Characteristics, Wealth/Socioeconomics
Jun 1994
Demographic Characteristics of HouseholdsChanges in household composition and structure have an impact on the distribution of goods and services, the planning of community institutions, and requirements for schools, housing, and the health infrastructure.
Topics: Household and Respondent Characteristics
May 1994
Socioeconomic Differentials in FertilityThe examination of socioeconomic differentials in fertility and their changing nature are essential to understanding the fertility transition in developing countries.
Topics: Fertility and Fertility Preferences, Household and Respondent Characteristics, Wealth/Socioeconomics