Date of Award
Spring 5-28-2025
Document Type
Undergraduate Thesis
Department
Global Honors
First Advisor
Dr. Anna M. Groat Carmona
Second Advisor
Dr. Yajun An
Third Advisor
Su Miao Lai
Abstract
In 2021, 94 percent of new HIV cases in the Asia Pacific region were among key populations, which was 50 percent more than the global average. Because of the lack of cure or vaccine for HIV, alternate interventions are necessary to reduce the spread of disease. In a region where infection occurs predominantly among key populations, it is important to tailor interventions to be the most effective. In this study, we look at the coverage of health-related services and rates of women’s education as a means of reducing HIV prevalence among key populations. Statistical methods are used to gauge the effectiveness of each intervention, provide recommendations for future programs, and guide which key populations they should be aimed towards.
Recommended Citation
Escobar, Mia G., "HIV Prevalence Among Key Populations in the Asia Pacific Region: A Statistical Analysis" (2025). Global Honors Theses. 104.
https://digitalcommons.tacoma.uw.edu/gh_theses/104
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Applied Statistics Commons, Health Services Research Commons, Public Health Education and Promotion Commons, Virus Diseases Commons