The Kenya Demographic and Health Survey (KDHS) is a nationally representative household survey that provides data on a wide range of health and population indicators. The KDHS is conducted every five years by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) with technical assistance from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). The KDHS 2024 is the eighth in the series of KDHS surveys.
Objectives
The objectives of the KDHS 2024 are to:
- Provide updated estimates of key health and population indicators
- Assess progress towards achieving national and international health and population goals
- Identify areas where further improvements are needed
- Inform policy and program development
Methods
The KDHS 2024 will use a two-stage stratified cluster sampling design. A total of 10,000 households will be selected from all 47 counties in Kenya. Within each household, all eligible women aged 15-49 and men aged 15-54 will be interviewed.
The KDHS 2024 will collect data on a wide range of topics, including:
- Fertility and family planning
- Maternal and child health
- Nutrition
- HIV/AIDS
- Malaria
- Water and sanitation
- Education
Data Dissemination
The KDHS 2024 data will be disseminated through a variety of channels, including:
- The KNBS website
- The KDHS website
- Peer-reviewed publications
- Press releases
- Data dissemination workshops
Conclusion
The KDHS 2024 is a vital source of information for policy makers, program planners, and researchers working in the field of health and population in Kenya. The data from the KDHS 2024 will be used to inform policy and program development, and to track progress towards achieving national and international health and population goals.
References
Kenya National Bureau of Statistics. Kenya Demographic and Health Survey 2014. Nairobi, Kenya: KNBS, 2015.
United States Agency for International Development. Kenya Demographic and Health Survey 2014. Washington, DC: USAID, 2015.
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