Study on HIV incidence among IDUs in Northern Shan States, Burma

NDARC Staff

Kate Dolan, Richard Mattick and Sarah Larney

Aims

The aim of this project is to study the incidence of HIV transmission among IDUs and DUs living in Lashio Township in the Northern Shan States of Burma, as part of the monitoring mechanism to detect the impact of harm reduction initiatives in this area. Changes in HIV risk behaviours among IDUs, and awareness of HIV/AIDS and STI among them and their families will also be studied. In addition, community perceptions of the environmental security related to drug use will be studied.

Design and Method

The program will monitor the HIV seropositivity status of drug users living in the Lashio Township area along with HIV risk behaviours. A cohort of drug users will be recruited and they will be followed up for two years to determine the incidence of HIV infection as well as other indicators of interest.

Funding

AusAid