Access Instructions -- Request Dataset Access

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The following applies to DHS, MIS and AIS survey datasets (Surveys, GPS, and HIV). Call or email requests for SPA datasets.

To request dataset access, you must first be a registered user of the website. You must then create a new research project request. The request must include a project title and a description of the analysis you propose to perform with the data.

The requested data should only be used for the purpose of the research or study. To request the same or different data for another purpose, a new research project request should be submitted. MEASURE DHS will normally review all data requests within 24 hours and provide notification if access has been granted or additional project information is needed before access can be granted.

See Step-by-Step Instructions

Dataset Access Approval Process

Access to DHS, MIS, and AIS survey datasets (Surveys, HIV, and GPS) is requested and granted by country. This means that when approved, full access is granted to all unrestricted survey datasets for that country. Access to HIV and GIS datasets requires an online acknowledgment of the conditions of use.

Required Information
A dataset request must include contact information, a research project title, and a description of the analysis you propose to perform with the data.

Restricted Datasets
A few datasets are restricted, and are notated. Access to restricted datasets is requested online as with other datasets. An additional consent form is required for some datasets, and the form will be emailed to you upon authorization of your account. For the other restricted surveys, permission must be granted by the appropriate implementing organizations, before MEASURE DHS can grant access. You will be emailed the information for contacting the implementing organizations.

When MEASURE DHS receive authorization from the appropriate organizations, the user will be contacted, and the files made available by secure FTP. The other restricted surveys, are authorized within MEASURE DHS, upon receipt of the signed consent form.

GPS/HIV Datasets/Other Biomarkers
Because of the sensitive nature of GPS, HIV and other biomarkers datasets, permission to access these files requires that you accept a Terms of Use Statement. After selecting GPS/HIV/Other Biomarkers datasets, the user is presented with a consent form which should be signed electronically by entering the password for the user's account.

Step-by-Step Instructions for Requesting Online Dataset Access

You must be a registered user to access and download datasets.

STEP 1A - If new user, create a new account

• Please Make Selection(s) (by choosing region and selecting country datasets)
• Please Enter User Information

STEP 1B – If an existing user, Sign-in

• Update account information
• Select datasets (Surveys, GPS, and HIV) type
• Select requested countries

STEP 2 – Submit Request

STEP 3 - You will be notified by email when access has been granted

Dataset Terms of Use

Once downloaded, the datasets must not be passed on to other researchers without the written consent of MEASURE DHS. All reports and publications based on the requested data must be sent to the MEASURE DHS Data Archive as a Portable Format Document (pdf) or a hard copy, for us to forward to the country(ies) whose data have been used.