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Integrated Biological and Behavioral Surveillance (IBBS) Survey among Injecting Drug Users (IDUs) in Pokhara Valley, Nepal - Round V - 2011. USAID, ASHA (2011)

IBBS 2011 IDU Pokhara ValleyThis report details the findings of the fifth round of the IBBS conducted among 345 male IDUs in the Pokhara Valley recruited using Respondent Driven Sampling (RDS). A structured questionnaire was administered to the respondents at a centrally located survey center. The questionnaire collected information on sexual behavior and HIV/AIDS awareness as well as socio-demographics. After the interview, clinical examinations were conducted by a Health Assistant and blood samples were collected for HIV and syphilis testing by a lab technician. The test results were provided in coordination with pre- and post-test counseling by a trained counselor in the survey center. Download this publication.