Sri Lanka Behavioural Surveillance Survey: First Round Survey Results 2006 – 2007

The purpose of the Behavioural Surveillance Survey (BSS) in Sri Lanka are to:

• monitor change in HIV-related behaviours of specified populations or sub-populations over time
• inform the development of prevention-related interventions and activities
• evaluate the impact and effectiveness of prevention-related interventions and activities.

The first round of behavioural surveillance produced some very interesting results. Six groups considered at risk of HIV infection were surveyed between October 2006 and March 2007: factory workers in the Free Trade Zones (FTZ), three-wheel drivers (drivers of three-wheeled taxis), female sex workers, drug users, men who have sex with men (MSM), and beach boys.