Integrated Biological and Behavioral Surveillance (IBBS) Survey among Injecting Drug Users (IDUs) in Kathmandu Valley, Nepal - Round V - 2011. USAID, ASHA (2011)
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This report details the findings of the fifth round of the IBBS conducted among 340 male IDUs in the Kathmandu Valley, recruited using Respondent Driven Sampling (RDS). A structured questionnaire was administered to the respondents at a centrally located survey center. The questionnaire collected information on sexual behavior and HIV/AIDS awareness as well as socio-demographics. After the interview, clinical examinations were conducted by a Health Assistant and blood samples were collected for HIV and syphilis testing by a lab technician. The test results were provided in coordination with pre- and post-test counseling by a trained counselor in the survey center. Download this publication |
Behavioral and Sero Prevalence Survey among Injecting Drug Users (IDUs) in Eastern Nepal. New ERA and STD/AIDS Counseling and Training Service, FHI, et al (2003)
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HIV transmission among drug users is typically associated with those who share needles or syringes. Risky behavior has been defined here as needle sharing behaviors, unprotected sex with various partners and female sex workers.
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Behavioral and Sero Prevalence Survey among Injecting Drug Users (IDUs) in Kathmandu. New ERA and STD/AIDS Counseling and Training Service, FHI, et al (2002)
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HIV transmission among drug users is typically associated with injecting drug users who oftentimes share needles or syringes. Risky behavior has been defined here as needle sharing behaviors, unprotected sex with various partners or sex workers. Risky sexual behavior associated with the drug use also contributes to spread HIV.
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Drug Use in Afghanistan: 2009 Survey - Executive Summary. UNODC (2009)
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The human face of Afghanistan’s drug problem is not only seen on the streets of Moscow, London or Paris, it is in the eyes of its own citizens, dependent on a daily dose of opium, heroin, cannabis, painkillers and tranquilizers. Download this publication |
