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May 25, 2026Journal of Family Medicine and Primary CareOpen Access

Effectiveness of community based HIV screening through targeted intervention project among female sex workers in East Delhi: A mixed methods study

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NRNazish RasheedSRSanjeev K. RasaniaAAAnita S. Acharya

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Mixed methods study assesses HIV screening effectiveness and challenges among female sex workers, highlighting operational gaps.

Key Points

  • This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness and challenges of community-based HIV screening among female sex workers in East Delhi.
  • Mixed-methods design combining quantitative record analysis and qualitative interviews.
  • Quantitative data collected from two randomly selected targeted intervention sites for April 2021–March 2022.
  • Qualitative data gathered from interviews with TI staff and focus group discussions with female sex workers.
  • 4,582 beneficiaries screened through community-based screening, with 19.3% being first-time testers.
  • Minimal partner testing uptake observed, with only 17 partners screened.
  • Qualitative insights indicate preference for CBS over facility-based testing due to convenience and confidentiality.

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Rasheed et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a13e7cf0e02ee3982d3275ahttps://doi.org/10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_2064_25
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