RWANDA - Demographic Health Survey 2005
Reference ID | RWA-NISR-DHS-2005-v01 |
Year | 2005 |
Country | RWANDA |
Producer(s) | National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda - MINECOFIN |
Sponsor(s) | United Nations for International Cultural Education Fund - UNICEF - United States for International Development - USAID - |
Collection(s) | |
Metadata |
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Overview
Identification
ID Number RWA-NISR-DHS-2005-v01 |
Version
Version Description
Version 1.0 Edited, anonymous dataset for public distribution.Production Date
2005-10-01Notes
The data entry and internal consistency verification phase of the survey was completed in October 2005.Overview
Abstract
The main objectives of the RDHS-III were:! At the national level, gather data to determine demographic rates, particularly fertility and infant and child mortality rates, and analyze the direct and indirect factors that determine
fertility and child mortality rates and trends.
! Evaluate the level of knowledge and use of contraceptives among women and men.
! Gather data concerning family health: vaccinations; prevalence and treatment of diarrhea, acute respiratory infections (ARI), and fever in children under the age of five; antenatal care
visits; and assistance during childbirth.
! Gather data concerning the prevention and treatment of malaria, particularly the possession and use of mosquito nets, and the prevention of malaria in pregnant women.
! Gather data concerning child feeding practices, including breastfeeding and, in half the households surveyed, collect anthropometric measurements to evaluate the nutritional status
of women and children, and test for anemia in children under the age of five, women between the ages of 15 and 49, and men between the ages of 15 and 59.
! Gather data concerning knowledge and attitudes of women and men about STIs and AIDS, and evaluate recent changes in behavior with respect to the use of condoms.
! Gather data to determine adult mortality levels at the national level.
! Gather quality data concerning domestic violence.
! Gather data concerning the types of care and support received by those under the age of 60 who died in the 12 months preceding the survey.
! Collect blood samples in half of the households surveyed to estimate the prevalence of HIV in the adult population of reproductive age—anonymous HIV testing of women age 15 to 49
and men age 15 to 59.
Kind of Data
Sample survey data [ssd]Units of Analysis
HouseholdScope
Notes
The Household Questionnaire was used to list all of 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 the 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 characteristics of the household’s dwelling unit such as the main source of drinking water, type of toilet facilities, materials used for the floor of the house, the main energy source used for cooking, ownership of various durable goods, ownership and use of mosquito nets, and the type of salt used for cooking.
In addition, questions were asked about the type of assistance or support received by vulnerable members of the population such as the very ill, and orphaned or otherwise vulnerable children. The questionnaire was also used to register people eligible for anthropometric (height and weight) measurements and the collection of samples for hemoglobin and HIV testing.
The Women’s Questionnaire was used to collect information on all women of reproductive age (15-49 years) and covered a wide variety of topics, including:
-Background characteristics
-Reproductive history
-Knowledge and use of contraceptive methods
- Fertility preferences
- Antenatal, childbirth, and postpartum care
- Breastfeeding and child feeding practices
- Vaccinations and childhood illnesses
- Marriage and sexual activity
- Women’s work and husband’s background characteristics
- AIDS and other sexually transmitted infections
- Adult mortality
- Domestic violence
The Men’s Questionnaire was administered to all men age 15-59 years living in every second household of the RDHS-III sample. The Men’s Questionnaire collected information similar to that of the Women’s Questionnaire, but was shorter because it did not contain questions on reproductive history, maternal and child health, or nutrition.
Topics
Topic | Vocabulary | URI |
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health policy [8.6] | CESSDA | http://www.nesstar.org/rdf/common |
childbearing, family planning and abortion [8.2] | CESSDA | http://www.nesstar.org/rdf/common |
drug abuse, alcohol and smoking [8.3] | CESSDA | http://www.nesstar.org/rdf/common |
nutrition [8.7] | CESSDA | http://www.nesstar.org/rdf/common |
specific diseases and medical conditions [8.9] | CESSDA | http://www.nesstar.org/rdf/common |
housing [10.1] | CESSDA | http://www.nesstar.org/rdf/common |
land use and planning [10.2] | CESSDA | http://www.nesstar.org/rdf/common |
fertility [14.2] | CESSDA | http://www.nesstar.org/rdf/common |
morbidity and mortality [14.4] | CESSDA | http://www.nesstar.org/rdf/common |
Coverage
Geographic Coverage
It was a nationwide survey.The survey covered the whole country,all provinces and all districts.Geographic Unit
Household.Universe
-Men aged 15-59 years -Women aged 15-49
-Children aged 0-5 years
Producers and Sponsors
Primary Investigator(s)
Name | Affiliation |
---|---|
National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda | MINECOFIN |
Other Producer(s)
Name | Affiliation | Role |
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Treatment and Research AIDS Center | Ministry of Health | Technical Assistance |
Laboratoire National de Référence | Ministry of Health | HIV Test |
Service National de Recensement | ||
MACRO International | Questionnaire Design | |
Data Analysis |
Funding
Name | Abbreviation | Role |
---|---|---|
United Nations for International Cultural Education Fund | UNICEF | |
United States for International Development | USAID |
Other Acknowledgements
Name | Affiliation | Role |
---|---|---|
International Household Survey Network | World Bank | Provide MM Metadata toolkit. |
OPM Oxford Policy management | Archive Technical Support |
Metadata Production
Metadata Produced By
Name | Abbreviation | Affiliation | Role |
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National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda | NISR | MINECOFFIN | Study Documentation |
Date of Metadata Production
2012-06-19DDI Document Version
Version 1.0(This is our first documentation using Metadata Editor)
DDI Document ID
DDI-RWA-NISR-DHS-2005-v01.