Behavioural surveillance surveys (BSSs), an evolution from the knowledgeattitudes practice survey... more Behavioural surveillance surveys (BSSs), an evolution from the knowledgeattitudes practice surveys (KAPs), are a tool to track trends in HIV/AIDS knowledge, attitudes and risk behaviour among populations. The data collected support organizations in targeting specific HIV/AIDS prevention and care activities, monitoring their effectiveness and coverage, and allocating scarce resources. The objectives are to evaluate the quality and standardization of BSS-like surveys undertaken in conflict and post-conflict situations, and to provide recommendations to humanitarian agencies and governments on how to improve their quality. Survey methodology was classified as reproducible if the population-based sampling defined a sampling frame using probabilistic sampling. Survey indicators were compared to internationally-accepted HIV indicators. The results showed that 14 (45.2%) of the 31 BSS-like surveys evaluated between 1998 and 2005 in 14 countries were classified as reproducible. Surveys unde...
The informed consent process is an essential com-ponent of ethical clinical research.' D... more The informed consent process is an essential com-ponent of ethical clinical research.' Despite the growing emphasis on the use of simple, nontech-nical language and clear explanations,2 researchers and ethicists are concerned that many individuals, even in ...
Behavioural surveillance surveys (BSSs), an evolution from the knowledgeattitudes practice survey... more Behavioural surveillance surveys (BSSs), an evolution from the knowledgeattitudes practice surveys (KAPs), are a tool to track trends in HIV/AIDS knowledge, attitudes and risk behaviour among populations. The data collected support organizations in targeting specific HIV/AIDS prevention and care activities, monitoring their effectiveness and coverage, and allocating scarce resources. The objectives are to evaluate the quality and standardization of BSS-like surveys undertaken in conflict and post-conflict situations, and to provide recommendations to humanitarian agencies and governments on how to improve their quality. Survey methodology was classified as reproducible if the population-based sampling defined a sampling frame using probabilistic sampling. Survey indicators were compared to internationally-accepted HIV indicators. The results showed that 14 (45.2%) of the 31 BSS-like surveys evaluated between 1998 and 2005 in 14 countries were classified as reproducible. Surveys unde...
The informed consent process is an essential com-ponent of ethical clinical research.' D... more The informed consent process is an essential com-ponent of ethical clinical research.' Despite the growing emphasis on the use of simple, nontech-nical language and clear explanations,2 researchers and ethicists are concerned that many individuals, even in ...
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