Community-based HIV prevalence in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa: results of a cross-sectional household survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In high HIV burden settings, maximising the coverage of prevention strategies is crucial to achieving epidemic control. However, little is known about the reach and effect of these strategies in some communities.

Methods

We did a cross-sectional community survey in the adjacent Greater Edendale and Vulindlela areas in the uMgungundlovu district, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Using a multistage cluster sampling method, we randomly selected enumeration areas, households, and individuals. One household member (aged 15-49 years) selected at random was invited for survey participation. After obtaining consent, questionnaires were administered to obtain sociodemographic, psychosocial, and behavioural information, and exposure to HIV prevention and treatment programmes. C

SUBMITTER: Kharsany ABM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7498647 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature