This helps countries craft and put into place Demographic and Health Surveys, which measure indicators such as fertility, family planning, mortality, reproductive health, child health, nutrition, HIV/AIDS, among others. The publication lays out the steps that the relevant organization needs to take to create the survey, such as organizing the necessary committees, drafting a budget, and choosing indicators; it also lists helpful manuals or guidebooks to aid further reading.
To determine the mental health needs of female Filipino migrant domestic workers, a survey was designed and conducted. Results were analysed alongside other data, such as case studies and key informant interviews. Although limited to the geographical and temporal focus of the study, the methodology and findings outlined may be of interest to researchers and practitioners seeking to better understand and measure health outcomes in other time periods and contexts.