In 2006, I was working as a sampling statistician at the Public Opinion Poll Center (POPC) in Egypt where I met Dr. Sahar El-Tawila. I discovered that she had used 2005 Egypt Demographic and Health Survey data in a nontraditional way: to explore the differences between households that owned landline phones and households that did not. At the time, most survey […]
The last remaining #DHSWorldCup teams play each other today: Brazil and Colombia. Here is how they measure up in DHS terms:
…And then there were 2. Here is the updated bracket for the #DHSWorldCup. Colombia and Brazil are still competing!
The pool play has ended, and of the 9 DHS teams originally in the World Cup, 4 have made it to the next round: Brazil, Colombia, Mexico, and Nigeria. Keep track of the #DHSWorldCup teams as they advance with this bracket!
Cameroon and Brazil play each other today at the World Cup. Here are some quick stats about the 2 countries. Pool play ends on Thursday, so this is the last comparison infographic we’ll share until we find out more about match-ups in the second stage of the World Cup!
Honduras & Ecuador face off today at the World Cup. Here are some stats from their most recent surveys:
We’re 1 week into the World Cup…here is where DHS teams stand as of noon today! Are you surprised by the results? Who are you rooting for? Share your thoughts with us on Facebook and Twitter using the hashtag #DHSWorldCup!
Colombia and Côte d’Ivoire play each other today at the World Cup – Here they are head to head in DHS surveys:
Brazil and Mexico play each other today at the World Cup. How do they measure up in terms? Find these stats and more over at STATcompiler!
In March 2014, welcomed visitors from Nigeria. This is the third in a series of interviews with visitors to DHS headquarters. Name(s): (Project Coordinator, ) and (Project Director, 2013 NDHS, Deputy Director, National Population Commission, Nigeria). Country of origin: Nigeria When not working, favorite place to visit: : The farm : The market […]
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Anthropometry measurement (height and weight) is a core component of DHS surveys that is used to generate indicators on nutritional status. The Biomarker Questionnaire now includes questions on clothing and hairstyle interference on measurements for both women and children for improved interpretation.