Integrated Bio_behavioral Survey (IBBS) among Female Sex Workers and Behavioral Surveillance Survey (BSS) among Clients in Pokhara Valley, Round I – 2004

2005

This is the first round of IBBS Survey among FSWs and behavioral surveillance survey among their clients in Pokhara Valley. The study was design to measured STIs like HIV and Syphilis prevalence among FSWs and their clients. The study tested HIV and syphilis for FSWs and risk behavior such as knowledge of HIV/AIDS. The study also assesses socio-economic and demographic characteristics, condom availabilities and uses, use of alcohol, information on treatment.