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The methodology for this study included firstly, conducting comprehensive electronic search of academic journal websites; websites of international agencies and standard internet search engines on studies of intimate partner transmission of HIV in India. Secondly, obtaining information from positive people’s network representatives. For this, two consultative meetings were held with Positive Women’s Network (PWN+) and Indian Network of Positive People (INP+). Thirdly, expert guidance from an advisory committee—which comprised of experts from UN organisations, academicians and programme managers from government and non-governmental organizations—on the frame-work for review. |
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According to HIV epidemic estimation published by Ministry of Health, in 2009, the estimated number of people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) in China was 740,000, and 15% of them were infected by their spouses. Preventing HIV transmission within couples can significantly reduce the number of new infections every year. To better understand the issue of spousal transmission of HIV and its influencing factors, a survey was conducted in six cities/counties in Yunnan, Henan, Sichuan, Guangxi and Chongqing in 2011. The survey aims to provide evidence to inform strategies to prevent spousal transmission of HIV. Given the sample size and survey operability, the survey was carried out in rural areas except in Chongqing. |
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In Nepal injecting drug use is recognised as a significant driver of the HIV epidemic due to high levels of needle/syringe sharing and insufficient coverage of HIV prevention services. Previous studies have assessed people who inject drugs as a “most at risk population”, and have missed the opportunity to understand the related risks and vulnerability of their wives, intimate partners, children and communities. The “Hidden Truth - Nepal” has revealed previously unrecognised risks and vulnerability of wives, intimate partners and children of men who inject drugs in Kathmandu, Nepal. |
