Measuring and correcting biased child mortality statistics in countries with generalized epidemics of HIV infection
Timothy B Hallett, Simon Gregson, Felicia Kurwa, Geoffrey P Garnett, Sabada Dube, Godwin Chawira, Peter R Mason & Constance A Nyamukapa
Volume 88, Number 10, October 2010, 761-768
Table 1. Empirical estimatesa of infant and child mortality and their underassessment in cross-sectional surveys owing to the deaths of mothers from human immunodeficiency virus infection, Manicaland, Zimbabwe, 1998–2005
| Parameter | Surviving mothers | Deceased mothers | All mothers | Underestimateb (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Infant mortality rate (per 1000 live births) | 45.9 | 146.8 | 48.9 | 6.7 |
| Under-5 mortality rate (per 1000 live births) | 67.1 | 283.8 | 73.7 | 9.8 |
| No. of births in the past 5 yearsc | 5 325 | 167 | 5 492 | NA |
| No. of women aged 15–49 years, 2003–2005 | 10 315 | 1 253 | NA | NA |
NA, not applicable.
a Based on a prospective cohort of women aged 15–49 years.
b The under-estimate is the difference between the mortality rates for children born to all mothers and for children born to surviving mothers, expressed as a percentage of the mortality rate among children born to surviving mothers.
c In the 5 years before the most recent survey round (conducted from July 2003 to August 2005).