The primary objective of the 2006 DHS is to provide to the Department of Health (DOH), Department of National Planning and Monitoring (DNPM) and other relevant institutions and users with updated and reliable data on infant and child mortality, fertility preferences, family planning behavior, maternal mortality, utilization of maternal and child health services, knowledge of HIV/AIDS and behavior, sexually risk behavior and information on the general household amenities. This information contributes to policy planning, monitoring, and program evaluation for development at all levels of government particularly at the national and provincial levels. The information will also be used to assess the performance of government development interventions aimed at addressing the targets set out under the MDG and MTDS. The long-term objective of the survey is to technically strengthen the capacity of the NSO in conducting and analyzing the results of future surveys.
The successful conduct and completion of this survey is a result of the combined effort of individuals and institutions particularly in their participation and cooperation in the Users Advisory Committee (UAC) and the National Steering Committee (NSC) in the different phases of the survey.
The survey was conducted by the Population and Social Statistics Division of the National Statistical Office of PNG. The 2006 DHS was jointly funded by the Government of PNG and Donor Partners through ADB while technical assistance was provided by International Consultants and NSO Philippines.
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The scope of the Dempgraphic and Health Survey 2006 includes:
- HOUSEHOLD: Household characteristics, household listing, orphaned children, education, labour, water and sanitation, dwelling characteristics and malaria prevention.
- WOMEN: Individual characteristics, reproduction, maternal and child health, family planning, fertility preferences, HIV/AIDS, maternal mortality, attitudes to issues of well-being, and sexual risk behaviour
- MEN: Individual characteristics, family planning, fertility preferences, HIV/AIDS, attitudes to issues of well-being, and sexual risk behaviour
- Collection start: 2006
- Collection end: 2007
