Availability and Quality of Surveillance and Survey Data on HIV Prevalence Among Sex Workers, Men Who Have Sex With Men, People Who Inject Drugs, and Transgender Women in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: Review of Available Data (2001-2017).

ABSTRACT:

Background

In 2019, 62% of new HIV infections occurred among key populations (KPs) and their sexual partners. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends implementation of bio-behavioral surveys every 2-3 years to obtain HIV prevalence data for all KPs. However, the collection of these data is often less frequent and geographically limited.

Objective

This study intended to assess the availability and quality of HIV prevalence data among sex workers (SWs), men who have sex with men (MSM), people who inject drugs, and transgender women (transwomen) in low- and middle-income countries.

Methods

Data were obtained from survey reports, national reports, journal articles, and other grey literature available to the Global Fund, Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS, a

SUBMITTER: Arias Garcia S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7708087 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature