Table 2.

Sources of existing national-level data used in the HIA4SD (Health impact assessment for sustainable development) study.

Data source	Abbreviation	Description	Data frequency
District Health Information System 2	DHIS2	The DHIS2 is a Web-based, open-source, health information management and visualization system used in more than 40 countries, including governmental agencies in the project countries. The DHIS2 databases contain information about many of the health-related Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), as well as other key health indicators for monitoring health and health system performance.	Monthly
Demographic and Health Survey	DHS	The DHS is a nationally representative household survey that provides information on a wide range of health, population, and nutrition indicators.	Usually every 5 years
Service Availability and Readiness Assessment	SARA	The SARA is a health facility assessment survey designed to monitor service readiness and availability indicators.	Every 2-3 years (country dependent)
Malaria Indicator Survey	MIS	The MIS is a household survey designed to collect information on a wide range of malaria indicators.	Every 3-5 years (country dependent)
Multi-Indicator Cluster Survey	MICS	The MICS is a household survey designed to collect data on indicators related to the situation of children and women.	Every 5 years (country dependent)
AIDS Indicator Survey	AIS	The AIS is a household survey designed to collect information on indicators related to HIV/AIDS.	Every 5-6 years (country dependent)
Service Provision Assessment	SPA	The SPA is a health facility assessment survey designed to evaluate health service delivery.	Every 9-10 years (country dependent)