Nepal - West Mahendra Highway Behavioral Surveillance Survey 2002
General Info
Original or alternative title
Behavioural Surveillance Survey in Western to Far-Western Sector of Mahendra Highway of Nepal
Coverage type
Country
Time period covered
September, 2002 - October, 2002
Data type
Survey:
Individual - Interview
Summary
Behavioral surveillance surveys (BSS) are cross-sectional surveys that provide information on the HIV/AIDS-related knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors of vulnerable sub-populations.
This survey was the first round of the BSS conducted in the western sectors of the Mahendra highway route of the FHI project area. The study samples consisted of a high-risk sub-group of female sex workers, as well as a small sample of transportation workers.
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Suggested citation
Family Health International (FHI), New ERA. Nepal - West Mahendra Highway Behavioral Surveillance Survey 2002. Kathmandu, Nepal: Family Health International (FHI).