Integrated Biological and Behavioral Surveillance Survey among Male Labor Migrants in 11 Districts in Western and Mid to Far-Western Regions of Nepal Round II -2008

Abstract

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: This is the second round of the Integrated Biological and Behavioral Surveillance Survey (IBBS) conducted among 360 migrant workers in five districts of the Western development region and another 360 migrants of the Mid to Far Western development regions. The field survey was carried out during the months of June to September 2008. The survey measured HIV and STI prevalence among migrant workers, as well as condom use, sexual behaviors, knowledge of HIV/AIDS and exposure to HIV/AIDS messages, cases of sexually transmitted infection (STIs), STI treatment behaviors, and drug habits.