Gambia, The - Demographic and Health Survey 2019-2020

The 2019-20 Gambia Demographic and Health Survey (2019-20 GDHS) is a nationwide survey with a nationally representative sample of residential households. The survey was implemented by The Gambia Bureau of Statistics (GBoS) in collaboration with the Ministry of Health (MoH).The primary objective of the 2019-20 GDHS is to provide up-to-date estimates of basic demographic and health indicators. Specifically, the 2019-20 GDHS:▪ collected data on fertility levels and preferences; contraceptive use; maternal and child health; infant, child, and neonatal mortality levels; maternal mortality; gender; nutrition; awareness about HIV/AIDS; self-reported sexually transmitted infections (STIs); and other health issues relevant to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)▪ obtained information on the availability of, access to, and use of mosquito nets as part of the National Malaria Control Programme▪ gathered information on other health issues such as injections, tobacco use, hypertension, diabetes, and health insurance▪ collected data on women’s empowerment, domestic violence, fistula, and female genital mutilation/cutting▪ tested household salt for the presence of iodine▪ obtained data on child feeding practices, including breastfeeding, and conducted anthropometric measurements to assess the nutritional status of children under age 5 and women age 15-49▪ conducted anaemia testing of women age 15-49 and children age 6-59 months▪ conducted malaria testing of children age 6-59 months