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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.



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