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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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Jul 2018

Does Men's Involvement Improve the Health Outcomes of Their Partners and Children?

Men’s involvement in the health of their partners and children can play an important role in improving health outcomes.

Topics: Child Health and Development, Family Planning, Gender, Maternal Health

 

Nov 2017

Levels and Trends of Maternal and Child Health Indicators in 11 Middle East and North African Countries

This report examines 13 maternal and child health indicators in 11 Middle East and North African countries using the most recent nationally representative household surveys carried out since 2005.

Topics: Child Health and Development, Maternal Health

 

Aug 2017

Hemoglobin Data in DHS Surveys: Intrinsic Variation and Measurement Error

The accurate estimation of anemia is important for tracking and targeting public health interventions.

Topics: Anemia, Child Health and Development, Maternal Health, Nutrition

 

Aug 2016

Urban Child Poverty, Health, and Survival in Low- and Middle-Income Countries

This report examines levels and trends in poverty, health status, and use of health services among children under age 5 living in large cities in low- and middle-income countries, and compares their health status and use of services to those of their other urban, rural, and non-poor counterparts.

Topics: Child Health and Development, Infant and Child Mortality, Nutrition, Wealth/Socioeconomics

 

Aug 2016

Levels and Trends in Maternal and Child Health Disparities by Wealth and Region in Eleven Countries with DHS Surveys

This report describes recent levels and trends in 11 maternal and child health (MCH) indicators in 11 countries, using the two most recent DHS surveys from each country.

Topics: Child Health and Development, Family Planning, Maternal Health, Nutrition, Wealth/Socioeconomics

 

Aug 2016

Provider Counseling and Knowledge Transfer in Health Facilities of Haiti, Malawi, and Senegal

Effective counseling by health care providers can increase client’s knowledge and improve health outcomes.

Topics: Child Health and Development, Family Planning, Maternal Health

 

Aug 2016

Using Household Survey Data to Explore the Effects of Improved Housing Conditions on Malaria Infection in Children in Sub-Saharan Africa

In the past decade, malaria control strategies in sub-Saharan Africa have focused on the use of insecticide-treated nets (ITNs), indoor residual spraying (IRS), and prompt diagnosis and treatment in combatting malaria.

Topics: Child Health and Development, Malaria

 

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 Assessment of the Quality of DHS Anthropometric Data, 2005-2014

This methodological report examines the quality of anthropometric data from 52 DHS surveys conducted between 2005 and 2014.

Topics: Child Health and Development, Nutrition