DHS supports a range of data collection options that can be tailored to fit specific monitoring and evaluation needs of host countries. Learn more about the types of surveys that make up the MEASURE DHS project:
Survey Types
Demographic
and Health Surveys
DHS surveys provide data for a wide range of monitoring and impact evaluation indicators in the areas of population, health, and nutrition
AIDS
Indicator Surveys (AIS)
AIS surveys provide countries with a standardized tool to obtain indicators for the effective monitoring of national HIV/AIDS programs
Malaria Indicator Survey (MIS)
MIS surveys provide data on mosquito net ownership and use, prevention of malaria during pregnancy, and prompt and effective treatment of fever in young children. In some cases, biomarker testing for malaria and anemia are also included.
Service
Provision Assessment (SPA) Surveys
SPA surveys provide information about the characteristics of health and family planning or HIV/AIDS services available in a country.
