Ghana - Demographic and Health Survey 1988
Reference ID | GHA_1988_DHS_v01_M |
Year | 1988 |
Country | Ghana |
Producer(s) | Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) |
Sponsor(s) | United Nations Popuation Fund - UNFPA - Provided fund |
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Overview
Identification
GHA_1988_DHS_v01_M |
Overview
The Ghana Demographic and Health Survey (GDHS) is a national sample survey designed to provide information on fertility, family planning and health in Ghana. The survey, which was conducted by the Statistical Service of Ghana, is part of a worldwide programme coordinated by the Institute for Resource Development/Macro Systems, Inc., in more than 40 countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America.The short-term objectives of the Ghana Demographic and Health Survey (GDHS) are to provide policymakers and those implementing policy with current data on fertility levels, knowledge and use of contraception, reproductive intentions of women 15-49, and health indicators. The information will also serve as the basis for monitoring and evaluating programmes initiated by the government such as the extended programme on immunization, child nutrition, and the family planning programme. The long-term objectives are to enhance the country's ability to undertake surveys of excellent technical quality that seek to measure changes in fertility levels, health status (particularly of children), and the extent of contraceptive knowledge and use. Finally, the results of the survey will form part of an international data base for researchers investigating topics related to the above issues.
Sample survey data
- Household
- Children under five years
- Women age 15-49
- Men
Scope
The 1988 Ghana Demographic and Health Survey covers the following topics:- Anthropometry
- GPS/Georeferenced–Global Positioning System or Georeferenced Data
- Husband's Survey
- Men's Survey
Coverage
NationalProducers and Sponsors
Name | Affiliation |
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Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) |
Name | Affiliation | Role |
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Institute for Resource Development/Macro Systems, Inc. | Technical assistance |
Name | Abbreviation | Role |
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United Nations Popuation Fund | UNFPA | Provided fund |
Name | Affiliation | Role |
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United Nations Children's Fund | Loaned 8 vehicles |
Metadata Production
Name | Abbreviation | Affiliation | Role |
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World Bank, Development Economics Data Group | DECDG | Documentation of the study |
DDI_WB_GHA_1988_DHS_v01_M