The primary objective of the ZDHS survey is to provide current demographic and health information for use by policymakers, planners, researchers, and programme managers. Specific topics covered in the survey include respondent demographic characteristics, reproductive and contraceptive history, fertility preferences, family planning methods, infant and child mortality, knowledge and attitudes about sexually transmitted infections, maternal health, breastfeeding, and complementary feeding, ownership of mosquito nets, knowledge of HIV prevention among young people, and coverage of prior HIV testing.