This research was combined with the fifth wave of the national survey “PLHiV Stigma Index in Ukraine”. It was conducted in 4 cities that adopted the fast-track strategy: Kyiv, Odesa, Dnipro, Kryvyi Rih. This was the second time the research was conducted in Kyiv and Odesa (the first wave took place in 2020).

The research had a survey with an additional extended sample size (booster). A total of 400 respondents were interviewed in each of the 4 cities.

The data analysis focused on the S&D of PLHIV in various spheres of life: healthcare, social environment, including internal stigma, etc. The results of the analysis are presented in regional analytical reports.