Table 1. Data collection methods.

Method	Sample	Type of Data Collected
Direct Observation	Visits to bars and entertainment areas. 5 nights and 5 days in Bulawayo and Mutare; 4 nights and 4 days in Karoi, Kwekwe, Zvishavane and Chinhoyi.	Numbers of sex workers and age distribution. Types and numbers of male clients. Hours of busiest activity.
Group Discussions	7 groups discussions with a total of 80 YWSS (range 6–25 participants)	Where YWSS work in the local community Differences between YWSS and adult FSW Social interactions between YWSS YWSS health challenges Use of health services Willingness to engage in research Willingness to participate in DREAMS
Informal Interviews (Uncounted and unrecorded)	YWSS Adult FSW Taxi drivers Bar tenders Managers of hotels University students Street vendors Health providers/ NGO staff	How YWSS start selling sex Organisation and prices of sex work Differences between YWSS and FSW Relationship to older FSW How clients are solicited Where sex takes place Fees charged Other locations where YWSS can be found