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Ethiopia-GATS-Factsheet-2016

Ethiopia-GATS-Factsheet-2016

In Ethiopia, GATS was implemented in 2016 as a national household survey among persons 15 years of age or older. The survey was coordinated and implemented by the Ethiopia Public Health Institute with collaborative engagement of Ethiopian Food, Medicine and Health Care Administration and Control Authority; Federal Ministry of Health; Central Statistical Agency; and WHO Ethiopia. A multi-stage, geographically clustered sample design was used to produce nationally representative data. A total of 10,875 households were sampled. One individual was randomly chosen from each selected household to participate in the survey. Survey information was collected using handheld devices. The household response rate was 97.9%, the person response rate was 95.4%, and overall response rate was