Central America (2011): MAP Study, Evaluating the Coverage, Quality of Coverage, and Market Penetration of Condoms and Lubricants in High-Risk Areas in Belize, Guatemala, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica and Panama.

MAP studies (Measuring Access and Performance) evaluate the availability of a product assessing if it is in compliance with the standards previously defined. The goal is to increase the efficiency in the distribution of a product. The key objectives of MAP 2011 survey in Central America were to monitor, (1) the coverage and quality of coverage of condoms and lubricants in areas of high risk of HIV in the region; and (2) the penetration of these products. Last MAP performed in Guatemala, El Salvador and Nicaragua, was in 2010 and in Costa Rica, Panama and Belize in 2009. In 2011 was the fifth and fourth round, respectively. Honduras was not included in this year's research. The next round of calculation is planned for 2013. Map methodology uses Lot Quality Assurance Samples (LQAS). A Sample of 19 high-risk areas (HRA) of HIV was randomly selected by country, from a list (universe) made by the local programs from PASMO, according to their experience.