Demographic and health survey reports (DHS)

The 1996-97 Bangladesh Demographic and Health Survey (BDHS) was designed to provide information on levels and trends of fertility, family planning knowledge and use, infant and child mortality, and maternal and child health and nutrition.

Sri Lanka, an island nation earlier known as Ceylon, has a recorded history that stretches back about 2500 years. Since the 15th century, the country experienced several foreign invasions and was ruled in succession by the Portuguese, the Dutch, and the British until 1948 when independence was finally gained.

The 2000 Cambodia Demographic and Health Survey (CDHS) was carried out by the National Institute of Statistics (NIS) of the Ministry of Planning and the Ministry of Health (MoH) from February to July 2000. ORC Macro provided technical assistance to the project through the Demographic and Health Surveys (DHS) program. The survey was funded by UNICEF, UNFPA and USAID.

The Reproductive and Child Health intervention being implemented by Government of India are expected to provide quality services and achieve multiple objectives. There has been a positive paradigm shift from Method-Mixed- Target based activity to Client Centred-Demand Driven quality services.

The information collected in the 1999-2000 BDHS will be instrumental in identifying new directions for the national health and family planning program in Bangladesh. Data concerning fertility levels, contraceptive method mix, and infant mortality levels are crucial indicators in evaluating policies and programs and in making projections for the future.

The primary purpose of the 2001 Nepal Demographic and Health Survey (NDHS) is to generate recent and reliable information on fertility, family planning, infant and child mortality, maternal and child health, and nutrition. In addition, the survey collected information on knowledge of HIV/AIDS.

The 2002 Vietnam Demographic and Health Survey provides information on levels of fertility, family planning knowledge and use, infant and child mortality, and indicators of maternal and child health. The survey included a Community/ Health Facility Questionnaire that was implemented in each of the sample clusters.

The main purpose of the 2002-2003 Indonesia Demographic and Health Survey (IDHS) is to provide policymakers and program managers with detailed information on fertility, family planning, childhood and adult mortality, maternal and child health, and knowledge of and attitudes related to HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases.

Timor-Leste 2003 Demographic and Health Survey is the first comprehensive assessment of the demographic, health and nutrition status of the population of Timor-Leste since independence.

The main purpose of the 2003 National Demographic and Health Survey (NDHS) is to provide policymakers and program managers with detailed information on fertility, family planning, childhood and adult mortality, maternal and child health, and knowledge and attitudes related to HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted infections.