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This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness and challenges of community-based HIV screening among female sex workers in East Delhi.

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

Rasheed et al. (2026) studied this question.

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