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Survey Methodology

2. The Myanmar Demographic and Health Survey ( MDHS) was implemented by the Ministry of Health and Sports of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar. Funding for the survey was provided by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Three Millennium Development Goal Fund (3MDG). ICF provided technical assistance through The DHS Program, which assists countries in the collection of data to monitor and evaluate population, health, and nutrition programs.

3. Objective
The main objective of the MDHS is to provide information on fertility levels, marriage, fertility preferences, awareness and use of family planning methods, breastfeeding practices, nutrition, childhood and maternal mortality, maternal and child health, awareness and behavior regarding HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and other health-related issues such as smoking and knowledge of tuberculosis.
This information is essential for programme managers and policymakers to evaluate and design programmes and strategies for improving the health of Myanmar’s population.

4. The Survey
The MDHS is the 1st Demographic and Health Survey conducted in Myanmar as part of The DHS Program.
It is designed to provide estimates at the national and regional levels, for urban and rural areas, and for each of Myanmar’s 15 states/regions.

5. Sample Design
Sampling Frame: Based on the 2014 Census sampling frame First Stage: 442 clusters selected—123 urban and 319 rural Second Stage: 30 households were selected from each cluster, for a total sample size of 13,260 households Selected households were visited and interviewed; all women age and half of all men age in all of the selected households were interviewed.

6. Representing all of Myanmar
Data were collected in non-state controlled areas and an IDP camp
Interviewers from these regions were deliberately recruited
Advocacy efforts in place before survey
Additional security and training for some regions
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7. 15 Regions/States Covered by the MDHS

8. Questionnaires Household Questionnaire Woman’s Questionnaire
English Questionnaires were translated into Myanmar

9. Questionnaires: Household Questionnaire
Lists usual members and visitors to identify eligible individuals
Basic characteristics of each person in the household collected (age, sex, education, etc.)
Children’s school attendance
Housing characteristics (access to drinking water, sanitation facilities, etc.)
Anthropometry measurements for all children under 5, and women age 15-49
Anaemia testing for children 6-59 months, and women age 15-49
Identify women and men eligible for individual interview

10. Questionnaires: Woman’s Questionnaire
Background characteristics (age, education, literacy, etc.)
Birth history and child mortality
Knowledge and use of family planning methods
Fertility preferences
Maternal health (antenatal, delivery, and postnatal care)
Breastfeeding and infant feeding practices
Child vaccinations and childhood illnesses
Marriage and sexual activity
Women’s work and husband’s background characteristics
Women’s empowerment indicators
Knowledge, awareness, and behaviour regarding HIV/AIDS and other STIs
Adult and maternal mortality
Domestic violence

11. Questionnaires: Man’s Questionnaire
Background characteristics (age, education, literacy, etc.)
Knowledge of family planning methods
Fertility preferences
Employment and gender roles
Knowledge, awareness, and behaviour regarding HIV/AIDS and other STIs
Other health issues

12. Biomarkers Height and weight measurements: Children under 5
Women age 15-49
Anemia testing:
Children age 6-59 months

13. Pretest and Main Survey Training
Training and pretest fieldwork in January 2015 in Mandalay
Refresher training for trainers in September 2015
Main Survey Training:
Training from 28 September-23 October, 2015, in Nay Pyi Taw
148 field staff trained
Refresher training 30 November in 3 locations

14. Fieldwork and Data Processing
Total of 19 teams
1 supervisor, 1 field editor, 3-4 female interviewers, and 1 male interviewer
Fieldwork conducted from 7 December 2015 to 7 July
Data processing started in the field with computer- assisted field editing (CAFÉ) on tablet computers.
Paper questionnaire data was entered into tablets after check by field editor
Questionnaires were re-entered by data processing staff in Nay Pyi Taw
Data processing included secondary editing and was conducted from January 2016-July 2016.

15. Results of the Household and Individual Interviews
Household Interviews
Households selected
13,238
Households occupied
12,780
Households interviewed
12,500
Response rate
98%
Interviews with Women age 15-49
Eligible women
13,454
Women interviewed
12,885
Response rate
96%
Interviews with Men age 15-49
Eligible men
5,218
Men interviewed
4,737
Response rate
91%