Introduction: Developing effective targets, policies and services for key populations requires
estimations of population sizes and HIV prevalence across countries and regions. We …

Minority population groups are often excluded or marginalised within health systems and in
health research and policy. This article argues that theories of intersectionality can help us to …

Background Gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men (MSM) are
disproportionately affected by HIV. In Africa, MSM face structural barriers to HIV prevention …

Introduction: Sexual and gender minority populations are disproportionately affected by the
global syndemic of HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs). We hypothesized …

Background HIV self-testing (HIVST) is one of the recommended approaches for HIV testing
services, particularly for helping reach populations who would not normally access facility …

Background Key populations (KP) are defined groups with an increased risk of HIV due to
specific higher risk behaviours. KP who use substances engage in risky behaviors that may …

A low resource setting (LRS) is defined as a health care system which does not meet the
criteria defined by the World Health Organization (WHO) or other national/international …

Female and male sex workers are at elevated risk for HIV infection, psychological distress
and other adverse health outcomes. It is therefore important to understand how sex workers' …

Introduction: Infectious diseases and neglected tropical diseases continue to be a major
challenge in resource limited settings, causing significant morbidity and mortality. Although …

A low resource setting (LRS) is defined as a health care system which does not meet the
criteria defined by the World Health Organization (WHO) or other national/international …