Title: Integrated Biological and Behavioral Surveillance (IBBS) Survey among Female Sex Workers in Pokhara Valley, Round IV - 2011

Abstract: The IBBS surveys are part of the National HIV Surveillance plan led by National Centre for AIDS and STD Control (NCASC). The fourth round IBBS survey among the Female Sex Workers (FSWs) in Pokhara Valley was conducted this year. The study analyzed data on behavioural correlated of HIV/STI and assessed trend in the prevalence of syphilis and HIV infection; knowledge of HIV/STI; sexual and injecting behaviors among the study population. The study also examined the socio-demographic characteristics, use of alcohol and drugs; knowledge and practice of contraceptives among the FSWs. The background characteristic and behavioral information was collected through structured questionnaire. Blood samples were collected for detection of HIV and Syphilis. The survey team provided syndromic treatment with medicines free of cost for syndromic treatment of STIs.

Sponsored By: / FHI/ASHA Project Nepal, June 2011, 129p. Availability: Not available

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