Ghana HIV Sentinel Survey 2000
General Info
Coverage type
Country
Time period covered
January, 2000 - December, 2000
Series or system
Data type
Survey:
Cross-sectional - Health facility - Urban-rural representative
Summary
The purpose of this survey was to obtain current HIV prevalence figures in order to assess the impact and strategy of HIV/AIDS prevention and care initiatives. The survey investigated the HIV and syphilis prevalence and distribution among pregnant women visiting antenatal clinics and patients seeking treatment for newly diagnosed sexually transmitted infections.
The data was collected through blood samples obtained at clinics.
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Citation
Contributors
Suggested citation
Ministry of Health (Ghana), National AIDS Control Program (NACP) (Ghana), National Public Health and Reference Laboratory (NHPRL) (Ghana). Ghana HIV Sentinel Survey 2000.