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Key Findings of 2010 Armenia Demographic and Health Survey Presented
30-04-2012 11:20:58 | Armenia | Social
On April 30, the National Statistical Service and the Ministry of
Health of Armenia presented at a local seminar the key findings of the
2010 Armenia Demographic and Health Survey (ADHS). The funding for the
ADHS was provided by the US Agency for International Development
(USAID), with in-kind contributions from the United Nations Children's
Fund (UNICEF), the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), and the
Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS). The seminar was
attended by representatives of the Armenian government, international
organizations, local health institutions, and NGOs.
The ADHS is a nation-wide household survey, which analyzes demographic
information on key health issues and challenges, and the country's
progress in addressing them. The study provides essential data, which
will enable decision-makers to formulate evidence-based policies and
plan for appropriate financial commitments. The 2010 ADHS interviewed
5,922 women, ages 15-49, and 1,584 men, ages 15-49, in over 7,000
households throughout Armenia. The survey covered fertility and family
planning issues, maternal health, child health and nutrition,
childhood mortality, health care service utilization, as well as
knowledge and behavior regarding HIV/AIDS and other sexually
transmitted infections (STIs).
The 2010 ADHS is the third of its kind and was implemented by the
National Statistical Service and the Armenian Ministry of Health from
October-December 2010. ICF International provided technical assistance
through MEASURE DHS, a USAID-funded project that provides support and
technical assistance in the implementation of population and health
surveys worldwide.
Key Findings:
According to the ADHS, infant mortality in Armenia has dropped over
the last five years from 26 to 13 deaths per 1,000 live births. The
number of Armenian children ages 18-29 months, fully vaccinated
according to the World Health Organization and the Armenian Ministry
of Health standards, has also increased from 74% to 87% since 2005. At
the same time, nearly 19% of children under five experience stunted
growth or are too short for their age due to chronic malnutrition,
while 15% of their peers are overweight. The survey revealed an
average of 1.7 children per woman, which has remained consistent over
the last decade. The ADHS also noted a considerable decrease in
payments for child delivery services (from 82% to 8%) after the
introduction of state vouchers in July 2008, entitling pregnant women
to receive free delivery care.
News from Armenia and Diaspora - Noyan Tapan
From: Baghdasarian
30-04-2012 11:20:58 | Armenia | Social
On April 30, the National Statistical Service and the Ministry of
Health of Armenia presented at a local seminar the key findings of the
2010 Armenia Demographic and Health Survey (ADHS). The funding for the
ADHS was provided by the US Agency for International Development
(USAID), with in-kind contributions from the United Nations Children's
Fund (UNICEF), the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), and the
Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS). The seminar was
attended by representatives of the Armenian government, international
organizations, local health institutions, and NGOs.
The ADHS is a nation-wide household survey, which analyzes demographic
information on key health issues and challenges, and the country's
progress in addressing them. The study provides essential data, which
will enable decision-makers to formulate evidence-based policies and
plan for appropriate financial commitments. The 2010 ADHS interviewed
5,922 women, ages 15-49, and 1,584 men, ages 15-49, in over 7,000
households throughout Armenia. The survey covered fertility and family
planning issues, maternal health, child health and nutrition,
childhood mortality, health care service utilization, as well as
knowledge and behavior regarding HIV/AIDS and other sexually
transmitted infections (STIs).
The 2010 ADHS is the third of its kind and was implemented by the
National Statistical Service and the Armenian Ministry of Health from
October-December 2010. ICF International provided technical assistance
through MEASURE DHS, a USAID-funded project that provides support and
technical assistance in the implementation of population and health
surveys worldwide.
Key Findings:
According to the ADHS, infant mortality in Armenia has dropped over
the last five years from 26 to 13 deaths per 1,000 live births. The
number of Armenian children ages 18-29 months, fully vaccinated
according to the World Health Organization and the Armenian Ministry
of Health standards, has also increased from 74% to 87% since 2005. At
the same time, nearly 19% of children under five experience stunted
growth or are too short for their age due to chronic malnutrition,
while 15% of their peers are overweight. The survey revealed an
average of 1.7 children per woman, which has remained consistent over
the last decade. The ADHS also noted a considerable decrease in
payments for child delivery services (from 82% to 8%) after the
introduction of state vouchers in July 2008, entitling pregnant women
to receive free delivery care.
News from Armenia and Diaspora - Noyan Tapan
From: Baghdasarian