Developing a Probability Sample of Prostitutes: Sample Design for the RAND Study of HIV Infection and Risk Behaviors in Prostitutes

Abstract

This paper outlines a preliminary sampling plan for a study of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection and risk behaviors of Los Angeles prostitutes that will be carried out by The Rand Corporation. This study is now in the design phases. Pilot testing is scheduled for summer 1989 and fieldwork for fall 1989 through spring 1990.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1990
Accession Number
ADB168760

Entities

People

  • David E. Kanouse
  • Naihua Dean
  • Sandra H. Berry

Organizations

  • RAND Corporation

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
  • Antibodies
  • Blood
  • Corporations
  • Counseling
  • Health Surveys
  • Hiv Infections
  • Human Development
  • Infection
  • Mass Media
  • Probability
  • Sampling
  • Statistical Samples
  • Statistical Sampling
  • Surveys
  • Viruses
  • Wound Infections

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  • Aviation Safety and Air Traffic Management
  • Infectious Disease/Epidemiology
  • Systems Analysis and Design