Integrated Bio-Behavioral Survey (IBBS) among Injecting Drug Users in Eastern Terai – 2007

Publications - Released in 2008

The National Center for AIDS and STD Control (NCASC), Nepal has developed a comprehensive National Surveillance Plan for HIV and AIDS which includes Integrated Biological and Behavioral Surveys (IBBS) to be conducted at regular intervals among most at risk populations (MARPs).

This report details the findings of the third round of IBBS conducted among 345 male IDUs in the Eastern Terai. The primary objective of the study was to collect strategic information to analyze trends in risk behavior and HIV and STI knowledge and prevalence among IDUs.

The study was conducted among IDUs in the three districts of Jhapa, Morang and Sunsari in the Eastern Terai. A total of 345 male IDUs were sampled using two stage cluster sampling methodology.

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  • National Centre for AIDS and STD Control (NCASC) - Nepal