Mozambique (2009): Painting the Border - Ethnographic Study of HIV Risk and Prevention at the Ressano Garcia Border Post Maputo Province, Mozambique

PSI's primary objective in conducting the study was to collect information to improve the impact of its behavior change interventions through the development of a more in-depth understanding of sexual behavior and networks in a location where different groups engaging in risky sexual practices intersect. Specifically, the study aimed to identify border populations at high risk of HIV infection , describe the profile of these groups with regards to risky sexual practices, describe the social networks that exist in terms of hierarchy and power dynamics, and identify the key factors that may influence high risk behavior.

国际人口服务组织（PSI）开展本研究的核心目标，是通过深化对不同高危性行为群体交汇地区的性行为与社交网络的理解，收集相关信息以优化其行为改变干预措施的实施效果。具体而言，本研究旨在识别艾滋病病毒（HIV）感染高风险的边境人群，阐述该类群体的高危性行为特征，刻画其社交网络的层级结构与权力动态，并明确影响高危性行为的关键因素。