Malawi - Demographic and Health Survey 2010, Malawi
Reference ID | mwi-nso-dhs-2010-v1 |
Year | 2010 |
Country | Malawi |
Producer(s) |
Malawi. National Statistical Office (NSO) Malawi. Community Health Sciences Unit (CHSU) |
Sponsor(s) | Government of Malawi - - Funding National AIDS Commission - NAC - Funding United Nations Population Fund - UNFPA - Funding United Nations Children’s Fund - UNICEF - Funding United Kingdom Department for International Development - D |
Collection(s) |
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Overview
Identification
ID Number mwi-nso-dhs-2010-v1 |
Overview
Abstract
The 2010 Malawi Demographic and Health Survey (2010 MDHS) presents the major findings of a large, nationally representative sample survey conducted by the National Statistical Office (NSO) in partnership with the Ministry of Health Community Sciences Unit (CHSU). It is the fourth survey of its kind to be conducted in Malawi, encompassing a total of 27,000 households and involving 24,000 female and 7,000 male respondents. The survey, which has expanded in sample size over the years, updates the 1992, 2000, and 2004 survey findings. The 2010 report is the second in the series to include results of HIV testing. In addition to presenting national estimates, the report provides estimates of key indicators for rural and urban areas in Malawi, the three regions, and for the first time, the 27 districts.The 2010 Malawi Demographic and Health Survey (2010 MDHS) was implemented by the National Statistical Office (NSO) from June through November 2010, with a nationally representative sample of more than 27,000 households. All eligible women age 15-49 in these households and all eligible men age 15-54 in a subsample of one-third of the households were individually interviewed.
The survey is a follow-up to the 1992, 2000, and 2004 MDHS surveys, although it expands the content and provides updated estimates of basic demographic and health indicators covered in these earlier surveys. Similar to the 2004 MDHS survey, the 2010 MDHS includes information on violence against women and HIV testing among women age 15-49 and men age 15-54. Although previous surveys collected data at the national, regional, and selected district levels, the 2010 MDHS is the first MDHS survey to collect data on basic demographic and health indicators at the district level.
The primary objectives of the 2010 MDHS project are to provide up-to-date information on fertility levels; nuptiality; sexual activity; fertility preferences; awareness and use of family planning methods; breastfeeding practices; nutritional status of mothers and young children; early childhood mortality; maternal mortality; maternal and child health; malaria; awareness and behaviour regarding HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted infections; and HIV prevalence.
The 2010 MDHS results demonstrate a decline in current fertility, an increase in use of modern methods of contraception, an improvement in child vaccination rates, and expanded coverage of prior HIV testing.
Kind of Data
Sample survey dataUnits of Analysis
- Household- Women age 15-49
- Men age 15-54
- children age 6-59 months
Scope
Notes
The Malawi Demographic and Health Survey 2010 covers the following topics:- Anemia Questions-Questions or testing assessing prevalence/severity of iron-def. anemia among women or children
- Anemia Testing
- Anthropometry
- Child Labor
- Domestic Violence
- Fistula Questions
- GPS/Georeferenced-Global Positioning System or Georeferenced Data
- HIV Behavior
- HIV Knowledge-Questions assess knowledge/sources of knowledge/ways to avoid HIV
- HIV Testing
- Malaria Module (bednets)
- Male circumcision
- Maternal Mortality
- Men's Survey
- Micronutrients
- Reproductive Calendar
- Social Marketing
- Tobacco Use
Coverage
Geographic Coverage
The 2010 MDHS called for a nationally representative sample of about 25,600 interviews of women between the ages of 15 and 49. Administratively, Malawi is divided into 28 districts. The sample was designed to provide estimates in 27 districts for most health and demographic indicators. The district of Likoma is small and therefore was combined with Nkhata Bay. Indicators are also shown for the Northern, Central, and Southern Regions of the country.Universe
The population covered by the 2010 MDHS is defined as the universe of all women age 15-49 in malawi and all men age 15-54 living in the household.Producers and Sponsors
Primary Investigator(s)
Name | Affiliation |
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Malawi. National Statistical Office (NSO) | |
Malawi. Community Health Sciences Unit (CHSU) |
Other Producer(s)
Name | Affiliation | Role |
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ICF Macro | Technical assistance |
Funding
Name | Abbreviation | Role |
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Government of Malawi | Funding | |
National AIDS Commission | NAC | Funding |
United Nations Population Fund | UNFPA | Funding |
United Nations Children’s Fund | UNICEF | Funding |
United Kingdom Department for International Development | DfID | Funding |
United States Agency for International Development | USAID | Funding |
Other Acknowledgements
Name | Affiliation | Role |
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) | Technical on HIV testing |
Metadata Production
Metadata Produced By
Name | Abbreviation | Affiliation | Role |
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DataFirst | University of Cape Town | Metadata Producer |
Date of Metadata Production
2012-04-04DDI Document ID
ddi-mwi-datafirst-dhs-2010-v1