Table 4.
Specificity and sensitivity of DHS and MICS questions in Bangladesh, Pakistan and Nigeria study sites [10]
| Study site (number of participants) | DHS sensitivity | MICS sensitivity | DHS specificity | MICS specificity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladesh urban (n = 546) |
24.6 (17.5-32.9) |
25.4 (18.2-33.8) |
81.7 (73.6-88.1) |
82.5 (74.5-88.8) |
| Bangladesh rural (n = 455) |
71.1 (61.0-79.9) |
70.1 (60.0-79.0) |
56.5 (45.3-67.2) |
56.5 (45.3-67.2) |
| Pakistan urban (n = 672) |
64.7 (58.4-70.9) |
63.8 (57.5-70.0) |
68.5 (62.5-74.4) |
67.2 (61.1-73.2) |
| Nigeria urban (n = 604) |
37.3 (30.9-44.1) |
37.3 (30.9-44.1) |
86.2 (80.9-90.5) |
84.8 (79.3-89.3) |
| Mean | 49.4 | 49.2 | 73.2 | 72.8 |
DHS – Demographic and Health Survey, MICS – Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey