Integrated Biological and Behavioral Surveillance Survey among Truckers in Terai Highway Districts, Nepal: Round IV - 2009 (Fact Sheet)

The fourth round of IBBS among truckers was conducted in 2009. A total of 400 truckers were recruited in the sample from the Pathlaiya study site. Data for the study was collected from February 28 to April 25, 2009.

The survey measured HIV and syphilis prevalence among truckers along with information on variables which are associated with a risk of HIV infection and sexually transmitted infections (STIs), such as condom use, sexual behaviors, knowledge of HIV/AIDS, reported cases of STIs, STI treatment behaviors, exposure to HIV/AIDS messages and alcohol and drug use habits.