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Tajikistan Demographic and Health Survey 2012

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General Info
Provider 
Demographic and Health Surveys Program (DHS)
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Geography 
Tajikistan (TJK)
Coverage type 
Country
Time period covered 
07/2012 - 09/2012
Series or system 
DHS Standard Demographic and Health Survey (DHS)
DHS Program Surveys
Data type
Survey:
  • Cross-sectional
  • GPS coordinates (GIS)
  • Household
  • Individual
  • Interview
  • Nationally representative
  • Urban-rural representative
Summary 

The 2012 Tajikistan DHS is the first of its kind in the country. This comprehensive, nationally representative household survey covers population, education, health, nutrition, family planning, and household characteristics.

A representative probability sample of 6,674 households was selected and 6,432 households were enumerated. A total of 9,656 women ages 15-49 years were interviewed. Two questionnaires were used, one for the household and one for women. Height and weight measurements were take for all women and children under-5. Testing of household salt for iodine was also done.

Keywords 
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GHDx Entry last modified on: Sep 6, 2023