Publications on Key Populations

The extent and possibilities of spread of the HIV epidemic are not fully understood in Pakistan. A survey was conducted among men, women and transgender populations selling sex in Rawalpindi (Punjab) and Abbottabad (North West Frontier Province) in order to inform evidence-based programme planning.

Compilation of the data on the Integrated HIV Behavioral and Serologic Surveillance among the most-at-risk populations (MARP) from 2005-2009.

Nepal’s priority in HIV surveillance is strengthening of the Second Generation Surveillance system. 

The article examines the extent to which an existing sex work typology captures human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) risk in Karnataka and propose a systematic approach for devising evidence-based typologies.

By reviewing available data and literature on HIV transmission in intimate partner relationships; understanding the current national response for addressing this emerging epidemic trend; the endeavour was identifying potential programmatic entry-points for preventing HIV transmission in intimate partner relationships.

Based on the principles of Second Generation Surveillance, this first BSS was conducted among population groups considered to be most at risk for HIV in Bhutan.

The Integrated Bio‐Behavioural Surveillance (IBBS) Survey 2009 presentation provides an estimate of HIV prevalence among three key populations at higher risk in Malaysia: Female Sex Workers, Transsexuals, and IV Drug Users.

Presentation slides on the findings from the National Consensus Workshop 2009.

This Resource Estimation Tool for Advocacy (RETA) User’s Guide is a companion to RETA. RETA is a Microsoft Office Excel‐based tool that will help you calculate the resources you need to implement the Comprehensive Package of HIV Prevention Services for Men Who Have Sex with Men.

This book begins with four case studies that examine how policing practices directly impact the lives of people who use drugs.