Integrated Behavioural and Biological Assessment in India: National Summary Report Round 1 (2005-2007)

The first round of the Integrated Behavioural and Biological Assessment (IBBA) was implemented in 29 districts in six states, i.e., Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Manipur, and Nagaland. The IBBA was implemented amidst many logistical challenges, including setting up field sites for interviews and medical examinations in areas convenient to high-risk groups, collecting biological specimens in sometimes remote field locations, and transporting specimens to district and state laboratories under cold-chain conditions. This report summarizes the major findings of the first round of the IBBA among FSWs, MSM, Clients, and IDUs.