RT Journal Article SR Electronic T1 Lot quality assurance sampling for monitoring coverage and quality of a targeted condom social marketing programme in traditional and non-traditional outlets in India JF Sexually Transmitted Infections JO Sex Transm Infect FD BMJ Publishing Group Ltd SP i56 OP i61 DO 10.1136/sti.2009.038356 VO 86 IS Suppl 1 A1 Bram Piot A1 Amajit Mukherjee A1 Deepa Navin A1 Nattu Krishnan A1 Ashish Bhardwaj A1 Vivek Sharma A1 Pritpal Marjara YR 2010 UL http://sti.bmj.com/content/86/Suppl_1/i56.abstract AB Objectives This study reports on the results of a large-scale targeted condom social marketing campaign in and around areas where female sex workers are present. The paper also describes the method that was used for the routine monitoring of condom availability in these sites.Methods The lot quality assurance sampling (LQAS) method was used for the assessment of the geographical coverage and quality of coverage of condoms in target areas in four states and along selected national highways in India, as part of Avahan, the India AIDS initiative.Results A significant general increase in condom availability was observed in the intervention area between 2005 and 2008. High coverage rates were gradually achieved through an extensive network of pharmacies and particularly of non-traditional outlets, whereas traditional outlets were instrumental in providing large volumes of condoms.Conclusion LQAS is seen as a valuable tool for the routine monitoring of the geographical coverage and of the quality of delivery systems of condoms and of health products and services in general. With a relatively small sample size, easy data collection procedures and simple analytical methods, it was possible to inform decision-makers regularly on progress towards coverage targets.