Publications on Female Sex Workers (FSW)
PrEP Literature Review
Resource | Publications,

According to the findings from this review, KPs value and recognise PrEP as additional protection against HIV infection (part of combination prevention programme). However, the perceived benefits and concerns around PrEP were motivated by the specific needs and experiences of the different KP groups. A few cross-cutting issues emerged, highlighting areas which need to be addressed for easier PrEP uptake.

 
 
Global PrEP Meeting Report
Resource | Publications,

To inform the content of the meeting, ITPC undertook a Literature Review to collate and examine views from key populations on use and access to PrEP. Key findings of the suggested that there is general acceptability and demand for PrEP among KPs as an additional option for HIV prevention within a comprehensive approach. However, there are a number of concerns, risks and barriers that will need to be addressed for successful PrEP uptake.

 
 
Programmatic Mapping Readiness Assessment for Use with Key Populations
Resource | Tools,
The Programmatic Mapping Readiness Assessment Tool provides an adaptable step-by-step guide for conducting an mapping readiness assessment (MRA). The MRA focuses on the safety and well-being of KPs as a group and individuals within the group; helps identify the potential risks and benefits of conducting PM before initiating the mapping process; and guides discussions among program staff, steering committee members, and community leaders in creating an action plan to address risk.
 
 
Integrated Biological and Behavioral Surveillance in Pakistan: Round 5 - 2016-17
Resource | Publications,
This report provides biological and behavioural information related to HIV infection among four key populations: People who inject drugs (PWID), Men who have sex with men (MSM), Transgender populations and Female Sex Workers (FSWs).
 
 
Integrated HIV Bio-Behavioral Surveillance (IBBS 2016) among Female Entertainment Workers
Resource | Presentations,

The objectives are to determine national prevalence estimates and related risk behaviors for HIV and syphilis among EW, to provide data for program planning and management of STI and HIV prevention programs for EW and their clients and to evaluate HIV/syphilis prevalence and behaviors among EW.

 
 
Key Population Program Implementation Guide
Resource | Guidelines,
This implementation guide will be useful for LINKAGES staff members wherever the program is operating, and for organizations that implement the LINKAGES program at the local level ("on the ground"). Although the guide may help partners working with LINKAGES at the country level, such as Ministries of Health, the guide is designed for LINKAGES country programs.
 
 
Factsheet 7: HIV Surveillance in Nepal, 2016
Resource | Fact Sheets,

Nepal has been conducting HIV and STI surveillance particularly among key populations, namely: PWID, FSW and their clients, MSM/TG, and male labor migrants for more than a decade mainly to track changes in HIV and STI prevalence along with behavioral components such as condom use. Hepatitis-B and C screening among PWID has been started in the IBBS surveys from 2015. In 2016, baseline IBBS surveys were conducted in Street Involved Children and Youths in Kathmandu Valley, Female injecting drug users in Kathmandu Valley and MSM and TG in Terai districts.

 
 
Integrated Biological and Behavioral Surveillance Survey among Female Sex Workers in Pokhara Valley, Nepal: Round V - 2016
Resource | Publications,

This fifth round of Integrated Biological and Behavioral Surveillance (IBBS) survey was conducted among Female Sex Workers (FSWs) in Pokhara valley with the aim to monitor the trends of HIV and STIs (syphilis, gonorrhea and Chlamydia) prevalence and also the relevant risk behaviors in this population.

 
 
Integrated Biological and Behavioral Surveillance (IBBS) Survey among Clients of Female Sex Workers (Truckers) in 22 Terai Highways Districts of Nepal: Round V - 2016 (Fact Sheet)
Resource | Fact Sheets,
This is the fifth round of Integrated Biological and Behavioral Surveillance Survey (IBBS) conducted among the Clients of Female Sex Workers (Truckers) in 22 Terai Highways districts of Nepal. This survey was carried out to identify the trend in prevalence of HIV among truckers and to explore their sexual risk behaviors for sexually transmitted infection and HIV infections.
 
 
Integrated Biological and Behavioral Surveillance Survey among Female Sex Workers in the 22 Highway Districts of Nepal: Round VI - 2016
Resource | Publications,

This is the sixth round of the IBBS study conducted among FSWs in 22 highway districts of Nepal. This survey is a part of the National HIV Surveillance Plan (2012) and National HIV and AIDS Strategy (20112016).