The NHBS was designed to address the need for a national behavioral surveillance system for persons at risk for HIV infection. The primary objective is to conduct behavioral surveillance among persons at high-rsk for HIV in the US to assess prevalence of and trends in 1) risk behaviors, 2) HIV testing behaviors, 3) HIV seroprevalence and incidence, and 4) exposure to, use of, and impact of HIV prevention services. CDC works with state and local health depts. to collect data through anonymous interviews with men who have sex with men, injecting drug users, and heterosexuals at increased risk. NHBS addresses the goal of strengthening the capacity to monitor the epidemic to better direct and evaluate prevention efforts.
US Code:
42 USC 306
Name of Law: Public Health Service Act
US Code:
42 USC 301
Name of Law: Public Health Service Act
The previously approved estimates were based on 25 awardees. The revised estimates are based on 22 current awardees. There is no change in the estimated number of interviews to be conducted per awardee. If there is a change in the number of funded awardees, CDC will submit a Change Request to make the appropriate adjustment.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.