Evolution of knowledge and behavior related to HIV/AIDS among youth, sex-workers and truck drivers in Rwanda(2000 &2006: survey report

Rwanda is a country highly affected by HIV/AIDS epidemic, with an estimated prevalence rate of 3% among the general population in the 15-49 age bracket` (INSR/macro 2005). In the Rwandan context where almost all cases of HIV transmission are known to occur through sexual contact, it was deemed important to conduct behavioural surveillance surveys (BSS) to identify and understand risky behaviours that need to be changed and highlight behavioural change trends.