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  • Epidemiology
  • Biostatistics
  • Demography

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  • Population size data are crucial for national and subnational planning and resource allocation.
  • Prevalence and Population Size Estimation (PSE) studies are often limited to selected locations due to resource constraints.
  • Extrapolation methods are essential for estimating population sizes in unobserved areas.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe methods for smoothing subnational population data.
  • To model subnational data for extrapolation to regional and national levels.
  • To triangulate estimates from different methods using a Bayesian framework for credible results.

Main Methods:

  • Selecting diverse study sites representing low, medium, and high prevalence areas.
  • Applying data smoothing techniques for small sample sizes at the subnational level.
  • Utilizing Bayesian modeling to extrapolate and triangulate population size estimates.

Main Results:

  • The described methods enable robust population size estimation across all subnational jurisdictions.
  • Extrapolation techniques improve the power of studies and allow for national-level data generation.
  • A Bayesian framework enhances the credibility and accuracy of the final population estimates.

Conclusions:

  • Effective extrapolation methods are critical for comprehensive population size estimation.
  • Smoothing and modeling subnational data are key to achieving national-level insights.
  • The Bayesian approach provides a reliable framework for triangulating diverse data sources into credible estimates.