Integrated Biological-Behavioral Surveillance among Most-at-Risk Groups in Indonesia 2007: Waria (Fact Sheet)

In Indonesia, men who have assumed a female identity (transgenders or transvestites) are referred to as Waria. Prior surveillance data indicate that Waria tends to engage in risky sexual behaviors, and have high HIV prevalence. This summary presents key findings of the IBBS 2007 for Waria from five (5) cities (Jakarta, Bandung, Semarang, Surabaya, and Malang). Behavioral data were gathered in all five cities, while biological data were gathered in three cities (Jakarta, Bandung, and Surabaya).