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Demographic and Health Survey 2008

Sierra Leone, 2008
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SLE_2008_DHS_v01_M
Producer(s)
Statistics Sierra Leone (SSL), Ministry of Health and Sanitation (MOHS)
Collection(s)
MEASURE DHS: Demographic and Health Surveys
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Feb 26, 2013
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Jun 16, 2017
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Questionnaires
Sierra Leone Demographic and Health Survey 2008 - Household Questionnaire
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Author(s) Statistics Sierra Leone (SSL)
Date 2008-03-01
Country Sierra Leone
Language English
Contributor(s) ICF Macro
Description The Household Questionnaire was used to list all the usual members and visitors in the selected households. Some basic information was collected on the characteristics of each person listed, including age, sex, education, and relationship to the head of household. The main purpose of the Household Questionnaire was to identify women and men who were eligible for the individual interview. The Household Questionnaire also collected information on the characteristics of the household dwelling unit, such as the source of water, type of toilet facilities, materials used for the floor and roof, ownership of various durable goods, and ownership and use of mosquito nets. The Household Questionnaire was also used to record height and weight measurements of women age 15­49 and children under the age of 5 years, and women's and men's voluntary consent to give blood samples for testing. The HIV and anaemia testing procedures are described in detail in the next section.
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Sierra Leone Demographic and Health Survey 2008 - Woman's Questionnaire
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Author(s) Statistics Sierra Leone (SSL)
Date 2008-03-01
Country Sierra Leone
Language English
Contributor(s) ICF Macro
Description The Women's Questionnaire was used to collect information from all women age 15-49 years and covered the following topics:
- Background characteristics (education, residential history, media exposure, etc.)
- Reproductive history and child mortality
- Knowledge and use of family planning methods
- Fertility preferences
- Antenatal and delivery care
- Breastfeeding and infant feeding practices
- Vaccinations and childhood illnesses
- Marriage and sexual activity
- Woman's work and husband's background characteristics
- Infant and child feeding practices
- Awareness and behaviour about AIDS and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs)
- Other health issues
- Female genital cutting
- Adult mortality including maternal mortality
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Sierra Leone Demographic and Health Survey 2008 - Man's Questionnaire
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Author(s) Statistics Sierra Leone (SSL)
Date 2008-03-01
Country Sierra Leone
Language English
Contributor(s) ICF Macro
Description The Men's Questionnaire was administered to all men age 15-59 living in every second household in the 2008 SLDHS sample. The Men's Questionnaire collected much the same information found in the Women's Questionnaire, but was shorter because it did not contain questions on reproductive history or maternal and child health and nutrition.
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Reports
Sierra Leone Demographic and Health Survey 2008 - Final Report
External link
Author(s) Statistics Sierra Leone (SSL)
Date 2009-07-01
Country Sierra Leone
Language English
Contributor(s) ICF Macro
Description This report presents the findings of the 2008 Sierra Leone Demographic and Health Survey (SLDHS) carried out by Statistics Sierra Leone (SSL) in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Sanitation (MOHS). The Government of Sierra Leone provided financial assistance in terms of funding and in-kind contributions of government staff time, office space, and logistical support. Additional funding for the survey was provided by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), the Department for International Development (DFID), and The World Bank. Logistical support was also received from the United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR), the World Health Organization (WHO), and the World Food Programme (WFP). ICF Macro, an ICF International Company, provided technical assistance and medical supplies and equipment for the survey through the MEASURE DHS programme, which is funded by USAID and designed to assist developing countries to collect data on fertility, family planning, and maternal and child health. The UNFPA Country Support Team provided backstopping support. The opinions expressed in this report are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the donor organizations.

Suggested citation: Statistics Sierra Leone (SSL) and ICF Macro. 2009. Sierra Leone Demographic and Health Survey 2008. Calverton, Maryland, USA: Statistics Sierra Leone (SSL) and ICF Macro.
Download http://www.dhsprogram.com/pubs/pdf/FR225/FR225.pdf
Sierra Leone Demographic and Health Survey 2008 - Key Findings
External link
Author(s) Statistics Sierra Leone (SSL)
Date 2009-07-01
Country Sierra Leone
Language English
Contributor(s) ICF Macro
Download http://www.dhsprogram.com/pubs/pdf/SR171/SR171.pdf
Sierra Leone Demographic and Health Survey 2008 - HIV Prevalence
External link
Author(s) Statistics Sierra Leone (SSL)
Date 2009-07-01
Country Sierra Leone
Language English
Contributor(s) ICF Macro
Description HIV fact sheets are published for most countries that include HIV prevalence testing in their DHS or AIS surveys. HIV fact sheets show, in brochure format, the major HIV prevalence indicators, including prevalence by residence, sex, age, and education. Data are shown in charts, and accompanying by explanatory text.
Download http://www.dhsprogram.com/pubs/pdf/HF30/HF30.pdf
Sierra Leone Demographic and Health Survey 2008 (PowerPoint Presentation)
External link
Author(s) Statistics Sierra Leone (SSL)
Date 2009-07-01
Country Sierra Leone
Language English
Contributor(s) ICF Macro
Download http://www.dhsprogram.com/pubs/pdf/PPT22/PPT22.zip
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