Programmatic mapping and size estimation of key populations to inform HIV programming in Tanzania.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

A programmatic mapping and size estimation study was conducted in 24 districts in 5 regions of Tanzania to estimate the size and locations of female sex workers (FSW) and men who have sex with men (MSM) to inform the HIV programming for Key Populations.

Methodology

Data were collected at two levels: first, interviews were conducted with informants to identify venues where FSWs and MSM frequent. Secondly, the size of MSM and FSWs were estimated through interviews with FSWs, MSM and other informants at the venue. The venue estimates were aggregated to generate the ward level estimates. Correction factors were then applied to adjust for MSM/FSW counted twice or more, absent from the venues on the mapping day or remain online and hidden. The ward size estimates for

SUBMITTER: Wambura M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6992209 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature