Ethiopia (2013): MULU/MARPS HIV Prevention Project benchmark survey and impact evaluation, Round I.

PSI/Ethiopia has been implementing a USAID funded HIV prevention project, named 'MULU/MARPS' in Ethiopia since 2012. The goal of the project is to support the Federal HIV /AIDS prevention and Control office(FHAPCO) to reduce new HIV infection by 50% by the year 2015/16. The target population for the project are most at risk population groups mainly female sex workers(FSWs). The primary objectives of this study are to inform the development of evidence-based HIV interventions that target key risk groups through a variety of appropriate service delivery models and service channels; to refine key messages and communication strategies specifically tailored to the target populations; and to provide benchmark measures of project indicators. A cross-sectional design will be implemented.