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Demographic and Health Survey 2006-2007

Namibia, 2006 - 2007
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Reference ID
NAM_2006_DHS_v01_M
Producer(s)
Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS)
Collection(s)
MEASURE DHS: Demographic and Health Surveys
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Feb 26, 2013
Last modified
Jun 16, 2017
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Documentation
Questionnaires
NDHS III - Household Questionnaire
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Author(s) Ministry of Health and Social Services (MOHSS)
Date 2006-10-01
Country Namibia
Language English
Contributor(s) Macro International
Description The main purpose of the Household Questionnaire was to collect information on demographic and socio-economic characteristics of the population and information about respondents' dwellings. In addition, the Household Questionnaire was used to identify women and men eligible for the individual interview. The Household Questionnaire listed all persons who spent the night preceding the interview in the household, including usual household members and visitors. The Household Questionnaire also recorded the height and weight of women and children under 6 years of age.
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NDHS III - Woman's Questionnaire
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Author(s) Ministry of Health and Social Services (MOHSS)
Date 2006-10-01
Country Namibia
Language English
Contributor(s) Macro International
Description The Women's Questionnaire was used to collect information on the following topics:
- Background characteristics (age, education, religion, etc.),
- Reproductive history (to arrive at fertility and childhood mortality rates),
- Knowledge and use of family planning methods,
- Antenatal and delivery care,
- Infant feeding practices including patterns of breastfeeding,
- Vaccinations,
- Episodes of childhood illness and responses to illness, with a focus on treatment of fevers in the past two weeks,
- Marriage and sexual activity,
- Fertility preferences,
- Husband's background and the woman's work status,
- Adult mortality, including maternal mortality, and
- HIV/AIDS-related knowledge, attitudes, and behaviour.
- Husband's background and respondent's work.
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NDHS III - Man's Questionnaire
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Author(s) Ministry of Health and Social Services (MOHSS)
Date 2006-10-01
Country Namibia
Language English
Contributor(s) Macro International
Description Men were asked about their participation in the health care of their family and their attitudes on gender roles. Eligible men age 15-49 in selected households were interviewed using the Men's Questionnaire.
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Reports
Namibia Demographic and Health Survey 2006-07 - Final Report
External link
Author(s) Ministry of Health and Social Services (MOHSS)
Date 2008-08-01
Country Namibia
Language English
Contributor(s) Macro International
Description The report presents the findings from the 2006-07 Namibia Demographic and Health Survey (NDHS) conducted by the Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS). Macro International Inc. provided technical assistance through the MEASURE DHS project, which is funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). Most of the funds for the local costs of the survey were provided by the Government of Namibia, with assistance from the Global Fund, UNICEF, and DFID through a SADC project. Additional support was provided by UNFPA and the World Health Organization. USAID funding was provided under contract number GPO-C-00-03-00002-00. The views expressed in this report are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the United States Agency for International Development or the United States Government or the Government of Namibia.
The 2006-07 NDHS is part of the worldwide Demographic and Health Surveys program, which is designed to assist developing countries to collect data on fertility, family planning, maternal and child health, nutrition, and HIV/AIDS.
Download http://www.dhsprogram.com/pubs/pdf/FR204/FR204c.pdf
Namibia Demographic and Health Survey 2006-07 - Key Findings
External link
Author(s) Ministry of Health and Social Services (MOHSS)
Date 2008-08-01
Country Namibia
Language English
Contributor(s) Macro International
Description The report presents the findings from the 2006-07 Namibia Demographic and Health Survey (NDHS) conducted by the Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS). Macro International Inc. provided technical assistance through the MEASURE DHS project, which is funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). Most of the funds for the local costs of the survey were provided by the Government of Namibia, with assistance from the Global Fund, UNICEF, and DFID through a SADC project. Additional support was provided by UNFPA and the World Health Organization. USAID funding was provided under contract number GPO-C-00-03-00002-00. The views expressed in this report are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the United States Agency for International Development or the United States Government or the Government of Namibia.
The 2006-07 NDHS is part of the worldwide Demographic and Health Surveys program, which is designed to assist developing countries to collect data on fertility, family planning, maternal and child health, nutrition, and HIV/AIDS.
Download http://www.dhsprogram.com/pubs/pdf/SR144/SR144.pdf
2006-07 Namibia Demographic and Health Survey (NDHS) - Fact sheet
External link
Author(s) Ministry of Health and Social Services (MOHSS)
Date 2008-08-01
Country Namibia
Language English
Contributor(s) Macro International
Download http://www.dhsprogram.com/pubs/pdf/GF11/GF11.pdf
Other Materials
2006-07 Namibia Demographic and Health Survey (NDHS) - Policy brief
External link
Author(s) Ministry of Health and Social Services (MOHSS)
Date 2008-08-01
Country Namibia
Language English
Contributor(s) Macro International
Description Policy Briefs are short one- to two-page documents that highlight key findings from the survey and their implications for national policies. Geared towards decision makers, policy briefs are topic-specific, focusing on key health issues in the country, such as fertility and family planning, child and infant mortality, adult mortality, child health, and maternal health. Policy briefs are usually jointly developed by MEASURE DHS project staff and local content specialists.
Download http://www.dhsprogram.com/pubs/pdf/PB4/PB4.pdf
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