Lesotho demographic and health survey 2004

This survey is the first national-level population and health survey conducted as part of the global Demographic and Health Surveys (DHS) programme and is designed to provide data to monitor the population and health situation in Lesotho. The survey utilised a two-stage sample based on the 1996 Population Census and was designed to produce separate estimates for key indicators for each of the ten districts in Lesotho. Data collection took place over a three-month period, from late September 2004 to mid-January 2005. The survey obtained detailed information on fertility levels, marriage, sexual activity, fertility preferences, awareness and use of family planning methods, breastfeeding practices, nutritional status of women and young children, childhood mortality, maternal and child health, awareness and behaviour regarding HIV/AIDS, other sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and tuberculosis. In addition, the 2004 LDHS carried out anaemia testing in children and adults and HIV testing in adults. (Author abstract)