IBBS Field operations and monitoring manual English

Integrated Behavioral and Biological SurveillanceField Operations and Monitoring Manual2.1 Case DefinitionsThe following are the case definitions of highrisk groups which are to be recruited in IBBS:1 Female Sex workersInclusion CriteriaAny female who undertakes sexual activity inreturn for money or other financial benefits,irrespective of site of operation, i.e., street,brothel or home.The following women cannot be included in thestudy:Less than 15 years of age,Over 45 years old,Not willing to participate in the study, andNot willing to provide informed consent.Based on these criteria, the study subjects canbe defined as:” Any female aged 15 to 45 years whoundertakes sexual activity in return formoney or other financial benefits,irrespective of site of operation, i.e.,street, brothel or home, and is willing toparticipate in the study.”2 Male Sex workersInclusion CriteriaAny male who undertakes sexual activity with aman in return for money or other financialbenefits.Less than 15 years of age,Over 45 years,Not willing to participate in the study, andNot willing to provide informed consent.Based on these criteria, the study subjects canbe defined as:“Any male aged 15 to 45 years whoundertakes sexual activity with a man inreturn for money or other financial benefitsand is willing to participate in the study.”3 Hijra Sex Worker (Transgender)Inclusion CriteriaAny person who identifies him/herself as ahijra and undertakes sexual activity with a manin return for money or other financial benefits.The following hijras cannot be included in thestudy:Less than 15 years old,Over 45 years,Not willing to participate in the study, anNot willing to provide informed consent.Based on these criteria, the study subjects canbe defined as:“Any hijra aged 15 to 45 years who undertakesexual activity with a man in return for moneyor other financial benefits and is willing toparticipate in the study.”The following men cannot be included in thestudy:10