Family Health International
Behavioral Surveillance Surveys
Overview
The Behavioral Surveillance Surveys (BSS), developed by Family Health International (FHI),
were designed to measure HIV-related risk and protective behaviors
on a national level. These include surveys designed for the general adult
population, as well as for specific groups such as youth, female sex
workers, men who have sex with men, and injecting drug users. The BSS
originated in Thailand in the mid-1990s, and was then adapted and
utilized in Indonesia, India, and Senegal.
Methodology/validity
The BSS is built on the collective experience of 10 BSS projects conducted in eight countries in Asia and Africa between 1993 and 1997: Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, the Philippines, Senegal, and Thailand. There are written guidelines for utilizing the BSS, including sampling recommendations, questionnaires, indicators, analysis guidelines, and other topics.
In addition to English, the BSS is available in Arabic, Spanish, French,
and Russian.
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