Demographic and Health Survey 2006-2007

Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS)

Documentation

Download the questionnaires, technical documents and reports that describe the survey process and the key results for this study.

Questionnaires

NDHS III - Household Questionnaire

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authors	Ministry of Health and Social Services (MOHSS)
Date	2006-10-01
Country	Namibia
language	English
contributors	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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authors	Ministry of Health and Social Services (MOHSS)
Date	2006-10-01
Country	Namibia
language	English
contributors	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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authors	Ministry of Health and Social Services (MOHSS)
Date	2006-10-01
Country	Namibia
language	English
contributors	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

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authors	Ministry of Health and Social Services (MOHSS)
Date	2008-08-01
Country	Namibia
language	English
contributors	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.measuredhs.com/pubs/pdf/FR204/FR204c.pdf

Namibia Demographic and Health Survey 2006-07 - Key Findings

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authors	Ministry of Health and Social Services (MOHSS)
Date	2008-08-01
Country	Namibia
language	English
contributors	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.measuredhs.com/pubs/pdf/SR144/SR144.pdf

2006-07 Namibia Demographic and Health Survey (NDHS) - Fact sheet

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authors	Ministry of Health and Social Services (MOHSS)
Date	2008-08-01
Country	Namibia
language	English
contributors	Macro International
Download	http://www.measuredhs.com/pubs/pdf/GF11/GF11.pdf

Other materials

2006-07 Namibia Demographic and Health Survey (NDHS) - Policy brief

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authors	Ministry of Health and Social Services (MOHSS)
Date	2008-08-01
Country	Namibia
language	English
contributors	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.measuredhs.com/pubs/pdf/PB4/PB4.pdf