Global Health Data Exchange - Discover the World's Health Data

Ghana HIV Sentinel Survey 2004

Nav

General Info
Provider 
World Health Organization Regional Office for Africa (WHO-AFRO)
Geography 
Ghana (GHA)
Coverage type 
Country
Time period covered 
09/2004 - 12/2004
Series or system 
Ghana HIV Sentinel Survey (HSS)
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. A total of 15,711 samples taken in rural and urban clinic locations were collected and analyzed.

Keywords 
Blood tests, HIV and AIDS, STDs, Syphilis
GHDx Entry last modified on: Aug 5, 2021