Table 1 Sampling and methods of data collection for the AP financial dataset and case study datasets used in the cost function estimations
From: A cost function for HIV prevention services: is there a 'u' – shape?
Financial dataset | Case study dataset § | |
|---|---|---|
Sample frame | 101 NGO HIV prevention projects implementing targeted interventions under contract to APSACS~ | 40 NGO HIV prevention interventions targeted at commercial sex workers and their clients, contracted by CAPACS*, CCOORR**, APSACS~ and TNSACS# |
Sample size | 78 projects from the sampling frame. Exclusion criteria related to non response, missing documentation, mis-reporting in outputs and termination of project | 16 purposively selected NGO HIV prevention projects based on geographical location, a range of HIV experience and agency knowledge of quality of services |
Data collection instruments | Project reported quarterly expenditure statements submitted to and collected from the management agency alongside a postal survey of NGOs to collate information on coverage and organisational characteristics." | Economic cost and coverage data collected using an ingredients approach based on the UNAIDS costing guidelines [44] during project visits and using routine monitoring records. Costs also include those incurred for technical support, monitoring and contractual management costs at the funding and management agency levels. |