Large-scale STI services in Avahan improve utilization and treatment seeking behaviour amongst high-risk groups in India: an analysis of clinical records from six states

Table 3 Percentage of high risk groups who accessed clinical services

Typology of HRG	Percentage individual HRG who accessed clinics out of the estimated figures*
Year	2007	2008	2009	p-values**
FSW (all)	68	78	100	<0.001
Brothel based	108	172	230	<0.001
Lodge based	90	94	181	<0.001
Bar based	82	101	161	<0.001
Street based	69	69	90	<0.001
Home based	75	85	97	<0.001
MSM (all)	43	54	79	<0.001
Kothi	40	48	68	<0.001
Panthi	98	108	121	<0.001
Double decker	57	73	113	<0.001
IDU***	14	21	24	<0.01

* Denominator used were the estimated figures of HRG calculated by the lead implementing partners for the year 2007,2008 & 2009 by typology.
** p values using X2.
*** IDU were asked to report to the clinics only if they had STI symptoms/general health ailments or IDU related problems like abscess unlike the other HRG who were mobilized to come for regular STI check ups.
*** Mapping data not available for year 2005 & 2006.

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