STI MIS (High Risk Groups) (Compiled By FHI 360)

Primary and secondary prevention of STIs is one of the key strategies of Avahan. Since the beginning of this program STI services were being provided to high risk groups such as FSW, MSM and male IDUs. Utilization of these services was tracked and recorded using a centralized MIS system. At the NGO-level (NGOs provided service coverage at the district level), each individual was provided a unique identification number. This unique identifier was used to maintain paper-based NGO clinic records for the individual over time. Information for each clinical visit was recorded in a standardized clinical encounter form, entered into a computerized database by the NGOs/CBOs and collated electronically by the lead implementing partners from January 2005 to December 2009. Quality control of the database was maintained by the individual implementing units and state lead partners.