Table 1

Migration and Health in Malawi (MHM) data collection content

GPS coordinates	GPS coordinates
MHM 1, 2007	MHM 1, 2013
HIV testing and counselling (Determine and Unigold rapid tests)	HIV testing and counselling (Determine and Unigold rapid tests)
Health measures Overall self-rated health Self-rated health compared with peers	Health measures Overall self-rated health Self-rated health compared with peers SF-12 mental and physical health
Family and household structure Complete listing of household members, some select family members	Family and household structure Complete listing of household members, some select family members
Financial and non-financial transfers Exchanges to and from respondents involving family and household members	Financial and non-financial transfers Exchanges to and from respondents involving family and household members Exchanges to and from most important transfers partners
Marriage and sexual behaviour Complete marriage history Sexual behaviour and partnerships HIV/AIDS-related perceptions and behaviours HIV/AIDS social network partners characteristics	Marriage and sexual behaviour Complete marriage history Sexual behaviour HIV/AIDS-related perceptions and behaviours
Migration patterns Ties with previous village of residence	Migration histories Complete migration history for respondent Migration patterns of family and household members
	Other features of Malawi Economic shocks Diet and lifestyle Healthcare use