AIDSQuest: The HIV/AIDS Survey Library

AIDSQuest

AIDSQuest: The HIV/AIDS Survey Library

Straight Talk researcher interviewing a primary school teacher in the Kamuli
District of Uganda.

Photo credit: Tobey Nelson

AIDSQuest is a resource for researchers and others developing HIV/AIDS-related data collection tools. Horizons has collected surveys and scales from a number of international and local organizations, and from the published literature. Information on how each survey was developed and used is provided. Also featured in AIDSQuest are methodological tips on designing AIDS-related questions. Behavioral theories commonly used in HIV research are also explained, as are how the theories can be used to inform surveys.

What is the HIV/AIDS Survey Library?

HIV/AIDS Topics and Selected Survey Questions

Full Instruments and Summaries of Survey Development

Behavioral and Social Theories Commonly Used
in HIV Research

Appendices

Appendix A
Ethical Approaches to Gathering Information from Children and Adolescents in International Settings: Guidelines and Resources

Appendix B
Researching Violence Against Women: A Practical Guide for Researchers and Activists

Appendix C
Working Report Measuring HIV Stigma: Results of a Field Test in Tanzania

Appendix D
Evaluating the Literacy Level of Your Survey: The SMOG

Appendix E
Selected Bibliography of Research on Validity and Reliability of HIV/AIDS-related Survey Instruments

Appendix F
Review of Instruments Assessing Health-related Quality of Life

What is the HIV/AIDS survey library?

HIV/AIDS topics and selected survey questions

Full instruments and summaries of survey development

Behavioral and social theories commonly used
in HIV research

Appendices: Ethical guidelines and additional information on validity of key variables

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