Assessment of population-level effect of Avahan, an HIV-prevention initiative in India.
| Title | Assessment of population-level effect of Avahan, an HIV-prevention initiative in India. |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 2011 |
| Authors | Ng, Marie, Gakidou Emmanuela, Levin-Rector Alison, Khera Ajay, Murray Christopher J. L., and Dandona Lalit |
| Journal | Lancet |
| Volume | 378 |
| Issue | 9803 |
| Pagination | 1643-52 |
| Date Published | 2011 Nov 5 |
| ISSN | 1474-547X |
| Keywords | Adolescent, Adult, Ambulatory Care Facilities, Female, Health Planning Support, Health Promotion, HIV Infections, Humans, India, Logistic Models, Male, Middle Aged, Prevalence, Program Evaluation, Sentinel Surveillance, Sex Workers, Young Adult |
| Abstract | The aim of Avahan, the India AIDS Initiative, was to reduce HIV transmission in the general population through large-scale prevention interventions focused on high-risk groups. It was launched in 2003 in six states with a total population of 300 million and a high HIV burden. We assessed the population-level effect of the first phase of Avahan (2003-08). |
| Alternate Journal | Lancet |