Rwanda - Demographic and Health Survey 2019-2020

The 2019-20 Rwanda Demographic and Health Survey (2019-20 RDHS) follows those implemented in 1992, 2000, 2005, 2010, and 2014-15. A nationally representative sample of 500 clusters and 13,000 households were selected. All women age 15-49 who were usual residents of the selected households or who slept in the households the night before the survey were eligible for the survey.The primary objective of the 2019-20 RDHS is to provide up-to-date estimates of basic demographic and health indicators. Specifically, the 2019-20 RDHS:• 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 Program• gathered information on other health issues such as injections, tobacco use, and health insurance• collected data on women’s empowerment and domestic violence• tested household salt for iodine levels• 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 anemia testing of women age 15-49 and children age 6-59 months• conducted malaria testing of women age 15-49 and children age 6-59 months• conducted HIV testing of women age 15-49 and men age 15-59• conducted micronutrient testing of women age 15-49 and children age 6-59 monthsThe information collected through the 2019-20 RDHS is intended to assist policymakers and program managers in evaluating and designing programs and strategies for improving the health of the country’s population.