2013 Integrated HIV Behavioral and Serologic Surveillance: Philippines
December 31, 2014

2013 Integrated HIV Behavioral and Serologic Surveillance: Philippines

The 2013 surveillance findings indicate a continuing high-level HIV epidemic among IDU in Cebu Province and expanding epidemics among MSM and FFSW.

The Integrated HIV Behavioral and Serologic Survey (IHBSS) comprises a series of cross-sectional studies conducted every two years in populations at elevated risk of HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs) that aims to track the prevalence of HIV and STI, risk behaviors, and access and utilization of HIV and STI programs and services. The 2013 surveillance findings indicate a continuing high-level HIV epidemic among IDU in Cebu Province and expanding epidemics among MSM and FFSW.

Organizations:

Department of Health (DOH) - Philippines Epidemiology Bureau - Philippines

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