New Online Course: Introduction to the Demographic and Health Surveys

Written by: The DHS Program

16 Dec, 2020
  • What are the 3 objectives of The Demographic and Health Surveys (DHS) Program?
  • How many months does a standard DHS survey take, from design to data dissemination?
  • How many questionnaires are used in a standard DHS survey?

Have you ever wondered about the questions above? There is always something new to learn about Demographic and Health Surveys! Even the most experienced survey implementers and researchers will discover something they did not know in our new 30-minute introductory course. The newest addition to The DHS Program Learning Hub is a short and engaging orientation of The DHS Program. The course covers the main objectives of the survey, key terms, survey types and topics, and the survey process.  

This introductory course is available for free to anyone. To access the course, you must complete a short registration form. The course can be taken independently and will also be a pre-requisite for other courses offered on The DHS Program Learning Hub.

An animated video from the course showcases the DHS survey process and is also available on our YouTube channel.

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  • The Demographic and Health Surveys (DHS) Program has collected, analyzed, and disseminated accurate and representative data on population, health, HIV, and nutrition through more than 400 surveys in over 90 countries. The DHS Program is funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). Contributions from other donors, as well as funds from participating countries, also support surveys. The project is implemented by ICF.

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