Behavior Surveillance Survey Reports (BSS) |
Available data on HIV prevalence in Papua New Guinea (PNG) indicates that the country is on the verge of a generalized HIV epidemic. As of March 2010, prevalence among the general population was 0.79% while risk groups have a higher prevalence ranging between 4.3% among men who have sex with men (MSM) and 5.9% among female sex workers (FSW). Low levels of testing, limited surveillance information, the high prevalence of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and increasing evidence of risk behavior (such as unprotected sex, multiple concurrent sexual partnerships, and early age of sexual initiation) suggest that these prevalence rates may be underestimated. |
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Oil Search Limited (OSL) is an oil and gas exploration and development company operating in Southern Highlands Province, an area of higher HIV prevalence. Its workforce are either
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In order to design evidence-based interventions among the young people, it is essential to understand the levels of knowledge about HIV/AIDS, attitude and sexual behaviour of young people. Behavioural Surveillance Surveys (BSS) are internationally standardised tools used for understanding the knowledge, attitude and behaviour of populations. Undertaking BSS among Youth is an important effort by NACO and UNICEF to monitor changes in behavioural aspects of young people who are vulnerable to HIV infection. The aim of the study is to provide a baseline for the interventions among the young people supported by NACO and UNICEF. The study will be repeated periodically for trend analysis, which will indicate the impact of the interventions as well generate invaluable information about behaviour and life style of young people in the country. Download this publication |
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The aim of carrying out the National BSS 2006 was to assess current risk behaviour in specific population groups in India and to develop a database so as to measure behavioural changes from National BSS 2001 to National BSS 2006. The present report would provide the detailed findings of BSS 2006 conducted among two high-risk population groups of IDUs and MSM, about their awareness, knowledge, attitude and behaviour with regards to STD/HIV/AIDS. Download this publication |
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The aim of carrying out the National BSS 2006 was to assess current risk behaviour in specific population groups in India and to measure behavioural changes from BSS 2001 to BSS 2006. The present report details the observations of the National BSS 2006 among the general population, which was conducted in all states and union territories of the country. Download this publication |
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The aim of carrying out BSS 2006 was to assess current risk behaviour in specific population groups in India and to measure behavioural changes from BSS 2001 to BSS 2006. The present report details the observations of the National BSS 2006 among the FSWs and their clients, which was conducted in all states and union territories of the country. Download this publication |
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Avert Society has conducted Behavioural Surveillance Survey (BSS) since 2004. The study collects quantitative information on the major indicators pertaining to knowledge and behavior of the high risk groups. The indicators relating to knowledge about HIV/AIDS, STIs, sexual behavior, injecting drug use, treatment seeking behavior, HIV testing and exposure to intervention were captured in the various rounds of BSS along with the qualitative information to explain the trends.
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Behavioral Surveillance Survey (BSS) provides information on behaviors among sub populations who may be difficult to reach through traditional household surveys, but who may be at high risk of contracting or transmitting the virus. The overall aim of BSS is to inform and explain trends in HIV infection in a population, to aid in program evaluation and to devise effective strategies.
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| CRiSP was done for the first time in 2006, revealing an HIV prevalence of 0.19% in female sex workers (FSW). In 2009, Department of Health commissioned Chinese University of Hong Kong to repeat the CRiSP survey, in collaboration with the Hong Kong Coalition of AIDS Service Organization Sex Industry Sub-Committee member organizations including Action for REACH out, AIDS Concern, Community Health Organization for Intervention, Care and Empowerment, Hong Kong Caritas, Hong Kong AIDS Foundation and Hong Kong Society of Rehabilitation and Crime Prevention. It aims to understand the trend of HIV prevalence among FSW and provide data for planning of prevention activities. Download this publication |
