POPLINE Document Number: 127807
Author(s):
Manyasha M
Lindsey D
Jackson H
Kerkhoven R
Source citation:
In: The socio-demographic impact of AIDS in Africa. Based on the conference organized by the Committee on AIDS of the International Union for the Scientific Study of Population (IUSSP) and the University of Natal, Durban, South Africa, 3-6 February 1997. Papers. Liege, Belgium, International Union for the Scientific Study of Population [IUSSP], 1997. :28 p.
Abstract:
HIV/AIDS will have a devastating effect upon societies, communities, families, and individuals throughout sub-Saharan Africa. Epidemiological data are needed in order to indicate how many people are affected. This paper focuses upon epidemiological data, such as data sources, target populations, those who collect, types of data, and the range of variables. The authors then consider the usefulness and limitations of the data and make recommendations for improvements to ease their use by decision makers. Data requirements for the type of planning decisions made in selected sectors are described. To compile an overview of data sources and the data available, as well as to clarify data needs for planning purposes, more than 50 publications from Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Zambia, and Zimbabwe were reviewed and key informant interviews were held with representatives from medical aid, insurance, industry, and with researchers. The number of publications ranged from 6 in Namibia to 23 in Zimbabwe. Most epidemiological reports came from respective country ministries of health, while the rest consisted of research papers.
Keywords:
Africa, SouthernIndex page
Literature Review
HIV Infections
AIDS
Epidemics
Prevalence
Information
Decision Making
Data Quality
Data Collection
Data Sources
Developing Countries
Africa, Sub Saharan
Africa
Viral Diseases
Diseases
Measurement
Research Methodology
Behavior
Data Analysis