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South Africa National HIV Prevalence, Incidence, Behavior and Communication Survey 2004-2005

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General Info
Original or alternative title 
SABSSM 2005
Provider 
Human Sciences Research Council
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Geography 
South Africa (ZAF)
Coverage type 
Country
Time period covered 
10/2004 - 06/2005
Series or system 
South Africa National HIV Prevalence, Incidence, Behavior and Communication Survey (SABSSM)
Data type
Survey:
  • Cross-sectional
  • Household
  • Individual
  • Interview
Summary 

The 2005 South Africa National HIV Prevalence, Incidence, Behavior and Communication Survey is the second in a series of national population-based surveys conducted for surveillance of the HIV epidemic in South Africa. The first survey was conducted in 2002. It was designed to investigate the overall HIV prevalence and incidence as well as HIV-related behaviour and health. It enables the measurement of trends and changes in the epidemic over time, and presentation of essential data for national indicator reporting.

Keywords 
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GHDx Entry last modified on: Aug 5, 2021