Behavioural Surveillance Survey in Western to Far-Western Sector of Mahendra Highway of Nepal: 2003

Behavioural Surveillance Survey (BSS) is based on classical HIV and STI serologic surveillance methods, BSS consists of repeated cross-sectional surveys of groups where behaviour may help explain the spread of HIV and determine prevention needs in a given country. The method uses a consistent sampling methodology, consistent data collection methods and consistent indicators in order to track trends in behaviour over time.

This survey is the first round of the BSS conducted in western to far-western sector of the Mahendra highway route of FHI project area.