Integrated Biological and Behavioral Surveillance (IBBS) Survey among PWID and Their Sexual Partners
Project Title:
Integrated Biological and Behavioral Surveillance (IBBS) Survey among People Who Inject Drugs (PWID) and Their Sexual Partners
Implementation Period:
2015 – 2016
Objectives/Goals:
The IBBS survey aimed to monitor trends in HIV transmission and behavioral factors among PWID and their sexual partners across Ukraine. The data was intended to inform advocacy efforts and the planning, monitoring, and evaluation of HIV prevention programs.
Key Activities/Results:
- Conducted a survey involving 10,174 respondents, including 9,405 PWID and 769 of their sexual partners, across 29 cities in Ukraine, including administrative centers and Crimea.
- Assessed the prevalence of HIV, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, and syphilis among PWID and their partners.
- Evaluated behavioral patterns related to HIV risk and the use of HIV prevention and treatment services.
- Published the survey findings to support advocacy and program planning.
Donor:
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) under the United States President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR)
Key Partners:
Public Health Center of MOH of Ukraine
Web page:
IBBS Survey Report
